Solo vs Partnered

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by a searcher from University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
in New York, NY, USA

3yrs ago

Solo vs Partnered

Hi! First time searcher here.
Curious if anyone has a pov on going it alone vs finding a partner.

And if partnered, how important is it that you have a long personal history with that person? How important is it that you have different skill sets? Etc.

How should I be thinking through this?

Thanks for the advice!

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reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from University of Dundee in Calgary, AB, Canada

I would recommend partnering. There is so much value I have found in being able to bounce off strategy and deal structure with others. For me how long I have known them matter much less than how we compliment each other and whether we have shared views on approach. I lost a deal because of an overthinking partner once.

reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from Hult International Business School in London, UK

I think is good to partner, but the key is to find the right partner as it will be like a marriage in some ways, so be sure you partner with the right person and you do proper due diligence, you work hard on communications, etc.