What Happens When Cofounders Have Different Learning Preferences?
INSIGHTS In the world of entrepreneurship, the journey from idea to reality is often filled with twists and turns, ups and downs, and a whole lot of problem-solving. Cofounders play a crucial role in this journey, bringing their unique skills, perspectives, and, as it turns out, learning styles to the table. Understanding how people digest […]
The Power of Complementary Values in Business Partnerships
INSIGHTS In the dynamic world of business, where every decision counts, having the right cofounder with matching values can be the secret sauce that propels your venture to success. Conversely, a mismatch in values can spell disaster. Let’s dive into the importance of value alignment in business partnerships and explore some examples of values that […]
Success vs. Significance: Navigating the Journey with Your Cofounder
INSIGHTS Success and significance are two concepts that often intertwine in our pursuit of a fulfilling life and career. Yet, they represent distinct paths, each with its own set of values and priorities. Bob Buford’s book, “Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance,” delves into this fundamental distinction and invites us to reflect on the purpose […]
Navigating the Cofounder Dynamic: Balancing Optimism and Pessimism
INSIGHTS In the world of entrepreneurship, the partnership between cofounders is often likened to a marriage. Just like in any relationship, differences in personality and outlook can lead to both challenges and opportunities. One of the most intriguing dynamics that can arise between cofounders is the interplay between optimism and pessimism. While these traits may […]
Learning Preferences in Business and Entrepreneurship
INSIGHTS How to use your Cofounder’s Learning Style to your Advantage You’ve probably heard about learning styles before, but did you know that it also affects how we interact within our business partnerships? As cofounders, it is important that you take your business partner’s learning style into account when brainstorming and problem-solving together. Here’s how. […]
Compatibility in Cofounder Partnerships
INSIGHTS What personality traits are the least compatible for cofounding partners? Finding the a great cofounder is daunting; after all, there is a lot on the line. Especially considering that cofounder disagreements account for 65% of company dissolutions in the early stages, according to Noam Wasserman, author of The Founder’s Dilemma. The best thing you […]
Can Cofounders Make it Work Despite Different Conflict Styles?
INSIGHTS In the high-stakes world of business partnerships, navigating conflicts can be a tricky endeavor. For many cofounder duos, having contrasting conflict styles could spell disaster, but for Frank and his business partner, it’s been a lesson in synergy and adaptability. Frank, a seasoned building contractor known for managing multi-million-dollar developments nationwide, sat down with […]
“I’m an entrepreneur and I live for disruption”
INSIGHTS The Cofounder’s Hub has been studying personality traits and how that affects Cofounders in different stages of their partnerships, from good matches, to behaviours to look out for or avoid. By taking the Synthetic Aperture Personality Assessment, you know how you score in 27 different personality traits. The Cofounder’s Hub assesses different personality traits, […]
My business partner is lazy
INSIGHTS If you type “my business partner is…” in the google search box, “… lazy” will be one of the suggested auto fills. Those suggestions are based on common searches, so if you’ve found yourself in a similar situation, know that you’re not alone. Having a lazy business partner is a difficulty many cofounders face, […]
Attention-seeking – when a useful behaviour turns sour
INSIGHTS You might associate attention-seeking behaviour with children or puppies, but you’ve probably met an adult or two who has also spent too much effort making sure they’re constantly in the spotlight. However, despite what you may think, this might be just the trait you need in a business partner: someone who won’t shy away […]
