Vet a potential partner honestly on the things that actually decide whether a partnership works, because a partner's dysfunction becomes yours.
In Partner Without Merging, after choosing the form, for each candidate partner.
For each candidate, assess honestly.
| Candidate | Mission and values alignment | Reliability and track record | Financial health | How they make decisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A good partner aligns on mission and values, is reliable, is financially sound enough not to sink you, and makes decisions in a way you can work with. A mismatch on any of these is worth taking seriously, because a partnership ties your reputation and sometimes your finances to theirs. A partner you settled for is worse than staying independent. Feeds the Partnership Agreement and Setup.
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