Resolving Equity and Vision Deadlocks Between Startup Co-Founders
Co-founder disputes kill more startups than competitors. Here is the structured 'Values & Vesting' mediation conversation that saves companies.
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
June 29, 20244 min read
The Co-Founder Alignment Conversation
Recommended Spoken Script
"We both care deeply about building a generational company, and our mutual trust is our most valuable asset. Right now, our role ambiguity on product decisions is slowing down execution. Let's define clear, single-DRI ownership: you have final decision authority on all GTM and sales; I have final decision authority on engineering architecture."
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
2-Minute Spoken Drill
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
Practice co-founder mediation in Dehurdle.