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Why Every Startup Founder Needs a Partner In Crime!

Born into a family of business owners, there is no other way of life that I knew.  That doesn’t mean I was suitable for the job.  Personally, I am risk averse. My first instinct is always to save rather than invest. That’s the first thing that goes against me. I’m terrible at math and accounts. I’m even worse (mostly lazy) at understanding legal compliance. Hilarious! In a world where everything needs to be quantified and compliant, that’s the second thing that goes against me. I’m socially awkward and therefore terrified of networking. I also hate public speaking. Are you rolling on the floor laughing yet? That’s the third thing that goes against me.  While my flaws are many, I’m sure I have some redeeming qualities. But perhaps, that’s to be determined by the valuation of my company in a few years.  I’ve been working with my co-founder for over 8 years now. We’ve been trying our hand at different things. We’ve been through multiple businesses. S...