How self-reflection and deep understanding between founders can prevent startup failure and foster lasting success. When it comes to startup success, most people instinctively point to the business plan, market timing, and, of course, funding as the primary ingredients for success. But there’s something even more fundamental at play—something that often gets overlooked in the whirlwind of business strategies and pitches: the relationship between the founders. The truth is, even with the best business plan in the world, a startup can fail if the founders aren’t aligned, or if they can’t work through conflicts constructively. In fact, some of the … Continue reading Beyond the Business Plan: 8 Essential Questions Every Startup Founder Must Answer