There Are Some Decisions Only You, The CEO, Can Make

I recently wrote an article titled, “Should You Be Friends With Your Co-Founders?” In the article, I focused on the differences between you, the CEO, and your co-founders, the loneliness of being CEO, and how you can’t freely share everything with your co-founders.

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My beliefs on co-founder relationships is based my experience as a CEO, and it is based on my experience working with other CEOs. Needless to say, not everyone agreed with my thesis.

For example one reader wrote me, and said:

“I’m of the belief, that with anyone, especially my cofounders, that if we have the same information, we would be making the same decision, which includes firing ourselves.

I choose to trust that my co-founders and I can make the right decisions that is best for the company.”

I wrote back, and said:

“I felt exactly like you did before I started my company. Sadly, the scars of building a company have changed my perspective. I hope things work out exactly as you planned, but it’s a good idea to protect yourself just in case.

Best of luck on your journey.”

Being transparent with your co-founders should not be a suicide pact.