HOW NOT TO PICK A CO-FOUNDER | STARTUP TEAM PLAYBOOK | MISTAKES & SUCCESSES - 2025

Описание: This session discuss strategies for building and managing effective startup teams. Include managing remote teams and navigating cultural differences within Africa.

Timeblock
0:21 - Introducing the facilitator
1:40 - Introducing the topic to be discussed
2:20 - Understanding Team Failure
5:50 - Human Interaction Map
7:23 - Why do you need a startup team?
12:02 - Types of Startup Teams
12:40 - Case studies of each types
34:36 - Managing Tension within a team
53:09 - Dealing with Co-Founding Relationship - Failure Case Study
1:03:00 - Selecting a Co-Founder
1:17:40 - After Selecting a Founder, what next?
1:27:12 - The Elephant in the Room - Splitting Equity
1:36:58 - Defining Roles within a Co-Founding Team
1:47:55 - How to keep the team in high spirit - Co-founding Team Motivation
1:59:19 - Managing Company Culture

To apply for the next batch visit - www.sdcstartupschool.com/launchpad

This session was the first lecture of the SDC Launchpad in B4|2025. SDC launchpad is an 8-week graduate program of the SDC Startup School.

SDC Startup School is a free, online program that helps first-time and aspiring founders launch a startup from scratch. The school's curriculum is designed to help founders navigate the challenges of building a startup in Africa and other emerging economies.

What does SDC Startup School offer?
Curriculum: A structured curriculum that covers topics like problem discovery, problem-solution fit, venture capital and much more
Case studies: Real-world case studies that help founders learn from the experiences of others
Assessments: Assessments to help founders gauge their understanding of the material
Certificates: A certificate upon completion of the program
Partnerships: Partnerships with organizations to provide additional benefits to founders

Who created SDC Startup School?
Cynthia E. Chisom created SDC Startup School to help fill the gap in startup education in Africa and other emerging economies

How can I join SDC Startup School?
You can apply to join SDC Startup School at www.sdcstartupchool.com


SDC LAUNCHPAD
B4 2025
2025 - February 20th