Do You Need a Co-Founder for Your Startup?

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

July 13, 2026

Duration

22m

Channel

Dalton + Michael

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

In this episode of Dalton + Michael, the two discuss one if the most important topics in the life of a startup: cofounder relationships. Discussion includes: if you should even have a cofounder, how to disagree with your cofounder and have conflict without blowing up your company, how to know when to part ways and more. The most rewarding relationships in life aren't necessarily easy, but they are surely worth the effort it takes to maintain them. Dalton + Michael is brought to you by @Standard_Cap Dalton Caldwell on X: https://x.com/daltonc Michael Seibel on X: https://x.com/mwseibel

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Dalton Caldwell

  host

  Startup founder and managing director at Y Combinator focused on early-stage company building and founder dynamics.

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Dalton + Michael, featuring Dalton Caldwell, Do You Need a Co-Founder for Your Startup? explores How to choose, fight with, and exit cofounders cleanly Avoiding cofounders eliminates cofounder disputes but often increases founder isolation and lowers resilience, so many successful solo founders recreate “cofounder-like” support through employees, advisors, or close peers.

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