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ARTICLE · 15 OCTOBER 2020

Five Tips To Avoid Co-Founder Conflict

Taylor Vinters
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Entrepreneurs rarely choose to embark on their start-up journey without a partner. Two heads are usually better than one when it comes to managing the risks, challenges, and opportunities a new...

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Gareth Dickson
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How to keep your partnership on the right track and avoid clashes

Entrepreneurs rarely choose to embark on their start-up journey without a partner. Two heads are usually better than one when it comes to managing the risks, challenges, and opportunities a new venture offers. But no partnership is immune to conflict, especially in the start-up world. In his book The Founders Dilemma, Harvard Business School professor Noam Wasserman noted that 65% of 'high potential' start-ups fail as a result of co-founder conflict.

Occasionally, a fallout can occur for reasons outside anyone's control, when only a crystal ball could have avoided an unexpected issue. However, having worked with many entrepreneurs, we know that most conflicts could have been avoided, so here are five tips to help you keep your partnership on the right track:

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