This document provides advice on co-founders and building a team for a startup. Some key points covered include: - Having a co-founder can help divide responsibilities and provide necessary skills, but founders must have aligned values and make the company's success the top priority. - It's important to formalize the co-founder relationship through legal agreements and clarify equity splits upfront. - When hiring a team, focus on cultural fit over experience and be willing to fire people if needed. Define values and policies to scale the culture. - Hiring is challenging and will take time to master - the quality of hires will define the company's outcomes. Case studies of successful hires at Price