The document discusses tips for building an effective startup team. It recommends that the ideal team size is 3 members initially, then expanding to 2-5 as needed. The key steps outlined are: 1) Start by dating potential co-founders to assess fit and complementary skills rather than just sharing ideas. Don't rush into equity splits. 2) Build a prototype together before deciding on the co-founder agreement and equity split. 3) Expand the initial team by identifying key positions for programming, design, sales, marketing and other functions needed.

1. Team Building
Utkarsh Bagri
Co-founder, Pariksha.Co

2. How many of you want to start a
company?

3. .
..
if (you are technical)
{
“Keep your hand up”
}
..
.

4. Keep your
hand up if
you are
looking for
co-founders.

5. Two ways to start with
• Build a prototype
• Then look for a
co-founder
• Look for a co-founder
• Then build a prototype

6. What do you think
should be the ideal team size??

7. Ideal Team Size is 3
Then 2, then 1,4,5
But exception are always there.

8. “Business is like marriage”

10. STEP 1 :
Start Dating

11. No NDAs to “tell you my idea”.
That’s not how things work here.

12. Don’t Jump to equity sharing.
50% of nothing is still nothing.

13. Don’t look-out for your CLONE
Have complementary skill sets!!

14. 2. Get an answer to
“Why should I join you?”
Get your hands dirty.

15. Have a CORE COMPETENCY

16. There is no one as “IDEA guy”
Coz ideas are free in air.
You need to do something more than just
giving ideas.

17. STEP 2 :
Complete your prototype

18. Now Its time
Decide your equity spilt
Have a cofounders’ agreement

19. Expand your team
Identify Positions
• Programming
• User experience
• User Interface
• Sales
• Marketing
• SEO and Social media

20. A question generally neglected
Why should you join someone?

21. Everyone has Cofounder issues.

22. How I met my cofounder 