Mismatched cofounders can destroy each other — and their business, says startup coach Kristina Barger, who here shares tips for how to make a great match.
After five years coaching founders across four continents, I've seen my fair share of terrible matches. In the last 10 days alone, I’ve had two new clients showing signs of clinical depression, as a result of cofounder disputes.
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