Cofounder specification worksheet
Cofounder specification worksheet
For founders who want to build the right team from day one.
Finding a cofounder is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. The Cofounder Specification Worksheet helps you clearly define what kind of partner you are looking for. Not just in terms of skills and experience, but also values, mindset, and commitment.
By working through this simple but powerful tool, you will:
Map out the gaps in your current team
Clarify the qualities that matter most in a cofounder
Avoid costly misunderstandings later on
Lay the foundation for a strong and fair collaboration
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About Dr. Jana Nevrlka
This tool was created by Dr. Jana Nevrlka, cofounding expert, author of Cofounding The Right Way, cofounding expert and mediator - to help as many founders as possible.
Combining business, legal, and entrepreneurial experience (including both successful and failed startup), Jana helps founders build strong cofounding teams and prevent the conflicts that sink most startups. She has worked with thousands of founders, startup teams, and investors worldwide, delivering practical tools for cofounder agreements, equity splits, and building resilient teams.