<p>In this episode, JDM and Cameron are flying solo to talk about a topic too often given short shrift: team. After all, fully 65% of startups fail due to founder conflicts.</p><p>Fail. Due to founder conflict.</p><p>But team is about a lot more than just you and your co-founders…</p><p><strong>On today’s show:</strong></p><p>* The terrifying stats of how teams kill startups;</p><p>* How to use team to flip those odds in your favour;</p><p>* How do you find a cofounder?</p><p>* How do you distribute equity?</p><p>* Find a cofounder, or hire an employee?</p><p>* What makes a good team?</p><p>* The surprising and neglected parts of your team: advisory boards, mentors, investors, and customers;</p><p>* Developing early startup culture;</p><p>* The mindset of a successful team builder;</p><p>* And more!</p><p><strong>Frivolous thoughts:</strong></p><p>* Cameron talked about his pending nuptials and the true meaning of the Polynesian greeting of “aloha”.</p><p>* JDM finally finished <em>Star Trek: Picard</em>… and he has thoughts!</p><p><strong>Links mentioned:</strong></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/fd0n/35 Founders'%20Pie%20Calculator.htm">The Founder’s Pie</a> — an article and method by Frank Demmler on how to divvy up equity in a new business venture.</p><p>* Advisory Board Series — Carlsen Center workshop series on building out startup boards.</p><p>* Session 1 - </p><p>Session 2 - </p><p>Session 3 - </p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://zerototraction.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">zerototraction.substack.com</a>