The Co-Founder vs. Solopreneur Dilemma

In this episode of Founders Weekly, hosts Heini and Brian are joined by Pat Walls, founder of Starter Story. They discuss the journey of solopreneurship versus co-founding a business. Brian shares his experiences with Backlinko and Exploding Topics, emphasizing the value of complementary skills and trust between co-founders. Pat shares stories from building Starter Story. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of starting a business alone, such as autonomy and isolation, and highlights the importance of motivation, discipline, and adaptability. They also touch on the role of AI in improving business efficiency, the speed of decision-making, and the risks of choosing the wrong co-founder.

Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/

Co-Host: Brian Dean

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianedean

Exploding Topics: https://explodingtopics.com/

Guest: Pat Walls

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickwalls

Starter Story: https://www.starterstory.com/

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