Co-Founder dynamics - Valentin Binnendijk

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Valentin, a serial entrepreneur with a background in product. We first met at the SaaStr conference a few months ago. I was immediately drawn to his unique journey—from accidentally founding his first company to building and scaling multiple startups.

 

We discussed co-founder relationships, among other things. This is especially interesting for me since I am a solo founder and always wonder what a cofounder could have been like for my agency.

We discuss:

• Balancing Work Styles and Expectations: How co-founders can navigate differences in work habits, productivity levels, and lifestyle choices, such as work hours and personal responsibilities.
• Navigating Conflict and Having a Structured Process: The value of having regular, dedicated time for discussing sensitive or unresolved issues, like “elephant walks” or other reflection practices to address potential conflicts early.
• The Role of Self-Awareness and Personal Growth: Why co-founders need to continuously work on self-awareness and emotional intelligence to foster a positive, resilient working relationship over time.

Lets dive in.

 

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