Founder guides
Guides for finding and working with a co-founder
Practical, India-focused guidance on searching for a co-founder, evaluating fit, agreeing equity, and putting the partnership on paper.
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A practical process for finding, evaluating, and committing to a startup co-founder in India.
02 / Co-founder agreement guide Plan a co-founder agreement before conflict tests itUnderstand what an Indian co-founder agreement should address, from roles and equity to vesting, IP, decisions, departures, and dispute handling.
03 / Founder equity guide Split founder equity around future contribution, not emotionA practical framework for discussing co-founder equity based on future contribution, commitment, risk, prior work, vesting, and decision ownership.
04 / Co-founder evaluation guide Ask the questions that reveal how you will work togetherUse these co-founder interview questions to evaluate values, commitment, roles, conflict, money, equity, risk, and working compatibility.
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