The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” You may be too independent to be partner material. Does not need to be managed. MORE >>

If you are looking for a potential business partner, count on building a relationship over several months, before you really know the person. If you are hiring, make sure you have multiple interviews, and input from multiple people on the team to balance your view. hiring smarter than you entrepreneur startup business MORE >>

I'm happy to announce today that I'm joining High Peaks Venture Partners , one of the funds that invested in Kohort, as a Venture Partner. They've also co-invested with other great funds ranging Bain Capital to Bessemer (check out our  syndicate partners ). You can read more about the firm on their website:  hpvp.com. MORE >>

The simple answer is to find a business partner, not an “implementer,” who already has the technical experience you need, and is willing and able to run that side of the business. Finding that person is not a hiring challenge, since neither of you really get paid until you both succeed. hiring entrepreneur startup CEO business MORE >>

Last week I told Mark Josephson , CEO of Outside.in , that I have a greater appreciation for the hard hiring work all of you entrepreneurs do right now.   For the past week, my partners and I have done little else but work on this project.   Our hiring process has always been a bit unusual. It is critical.  MORE >>