Do you really need a co-founder?
Most founders try doing everything alone — and that’s where things start breaking. You build, sell, manage, fix… and then burn out without even realising. That’s when you feel it — you need someone who can share the load. A co-founder isn’t a copy of you, it’s someone who covers what you can’t. First, get clear on what you actually need before you find someone. Because two people don’t just think better — they think differently, and that helps. Fights will happen, doubts will come, and that’s normal.The wrong co-founder slows you down; the right one pushes you forward. Maybe you don’t need one right now — but one day your startup will. A co-founder isn’t just a role. With the right person, it becomes a strategy.
Teja Surishetti
November 25, 2025
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