Been there both ways across 6 exits. Solo gives you speed and control, but co-founder brings complementary skills you lack. The real question: can you bootstrap to cashflow positive faster with or without them? That's what matters. Most partnerships fail over equity splits anyway.
Krishna Lakamsani
Serial entrepreneur, AFoundery venture studio founder, angel investor, mentor, and public speaker. Harvard Business School alumnus. 20+ years building ventures across USA, Mexico, India & Nepal. 30+ startup investments via TheSeedFund.vc.
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