Ask HN: What do you think of a startup with cofounders with a 35 year age gap?

Re:Ask HN: What do you think of a startup with cofounders wi... by hugo31370 on Friday December 16, 2011 @02:37AM (#3359883)

Focus on what matters, age isn't probably the main concern. Maybe a 35yr gap affects the expectations that each founder has in terms of dedication and outcome, but shouldn't you be talking about it anyway independently of the age gap?

My advice is to focus on what matters and forget about age. Is it a good personal fit? Do you have fun working together? Do you have the same expectations? Can you agree on equity share? Do both founders add value?

In brief, just make sure you can be good partners.

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Re:Ask HN: What do you think of a startup with cofounders wi... by iworkforthem on Friday December 16, 2011 @05:03AM (#3360210)

I agree... it is the drive and will to get things done.

I am 34 yrs old, I definitely have more to lose when I compare myself to a fresh graduate who have less commitments than me, I have to make things work. So if my co-founder is just as driven as me to succeed. WHY NOT? :)

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