Dear Founders, how do you choose your business partners?

Xavier JJ
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How would you choose your business partners? Do you have a checklist? Or do you rely on instincts?

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Pal
rely on serendipity,my last cofounder is my girlfriend.
Xavier JJ
@xinkai_deng I agree as they always say, finding the right person is the hardest part starting the business,
Pal
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Daniel Zaitzow
Find someone you trust who have skills that are complementary of yours in many ways.
Xavier JJ
@dzaitzow Yes this was something that I learnt, initially I thought alikeness was better complementary it makes things so much faster.
Shajedul Karim
hey there, few things i've picked up: 1. aligned values: gotta be on the same page about the big stuff. 2. complementary skills: they bring something you don't. 3. trust: do they do what they say? 4. communication: can you talk openly, even the tough stuff? 5. gut feel matters, but also chat with their past collaborators. no hard rules, but these have served me well. all the best.
Xavier JJ
@shajedulkarim_ Hey thanks for sharing your checklist. I appreciate the points that you pointed out and keeping them in my notes :)