Breaking a myth: Data shows you don’t actually need a co-founder @TechCrunch @hirimalibe

We are often told that starting a startup on your own is madness. There are thousands of articles out there that tell you that and why why you need a co-founder. Probably solid advice, but data from CrunchBase shows a different side of the story. More than half of startups with an exit did so…

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malibehiribae

Acquired a B.Sc.(Statistics/Computer Science) degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Nairobi, Kenya). Also studied International Relations - post graduate - at the University of Nairobi (Nairobi, Kenya). I have had the opportunity to serve as a public servant at the Foreign Affairs office in Nairobi in addition to serving as a diplomat abroad. Travelling to a number of countries on occupational assignment certainly was a rare privilege. I loved every moment of it.

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August 27, 2016

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malibehiribae
August 27, 2016 at 5:26 am

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A remarkable study with compelling statistics. The threshold from other similar studies tallies at 3 cofounders inclusive, each drawn from a different field of specialization critical to the success of the strategic objective of subject startup. I concur that team spirit is of the essence in the interplay of interests.

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