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Navigating the Cofounder Relationship with Tanis Jorge [The Cofounder’s Hub, Trulioo]
Tanis Jorge is the founder of The Cofounder’s Hub, author of The Cofounder's Handbook, and cofounder of unicorn tech company, Trulioo. Tanis has successfully started and exited 4 companies with the same cofounder, making her an expert in both entrepreneurship and the cofounder relationship.
In this conversation, Tanis shares:
- Her entrepreneurial journey, including how she first met her cofounder
- How her cofounder relationship evolved over time through various life stages
- The process of starting a business and aligning goals with cofounders
- Strategies to discern if a cofounder partnership is going to work
- How to cultivate strong business relationships for success
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In this episode, we cover:
(01:57) Tanis' Early Life and Entrepreneurial Journey
(05:31) Understanding the Cofounder Dynamic
(08:58) The Importance of Trust and Value Alignment
(16:17) Challenges of Balancing Parenthood and Entrepreneurship
(21:01) The Importance of Diverse Skill Sets in Cofounder Partnerships
(23:47) Importance of Partnership Agreements
(26:36) Recognizing Early Signs of Partnership Trouble
(28:43) The Golden Rule in Business Partnerships
(29:38) Understanding Conflict Styles in Business
(30:14) The Value of Self-Reflection in Business
(31:15) The Two Types of Founders Seeking Help
(38:14) The Importance of Early Exit Strategy Discussions
(40:47) The Process of Selling a Business