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Technical skills build startups—but oftentimes, people skills can save them. So how do you navigate the disagreements and conflict that inevitably arise with a co-founder? In this episode of the Lightcone, our hosts share what they’ve learned for managing these critical, yet often overlooked challenges, offering advice on how to handle the messy realities that go beyond building.
Chapters (Powered by https://bit.ly/chapterme-yc) –
00:00 Intro
01:09 Why you should listen to this episode!
02:25 Harj’s experience with Patrick Collison of Stripe
06:39 Hard lessons Garry learned from Posterous
12:52 Authoritative vs authoritarian
15:46 Startup pressures lead to self discovery
19:47 The importance of conflict resolution skills
24:24 The concept of “over the net”
27:15 The cultures you come from (work and personal) matter a lot
34:53 Founders should get outside help
36:07 Why you should still find a co-founder despite the challenges
39:53 Outro + YC Summer Fellow Grants
