What are the common red flags this skill can detect?

The skill flags issues such as histories of co-founder disputes, disparate commitment levels, inability to resolve disagreements, and unwillingness to commit to equity vesting.

What is the 'Evaluation Stack' used by this skill?

The Evaluation Stack is a bottom-up methodology that assesses skills complementarity, vision alignment, values alignment, and daily working styles to predict partnership success.

How does this skill help with equity distribution?

It provides standard frameworks for equity splits based on contribution levels, such as equal 50/50 splits or weighted splits for domain experts versus executors, while always recommending vesting schedules.

Can it help me decide if I should remain a solo founder?

Yes, it includes a 'Solo vs. Co-founder' matrix that evaluates your current skill coverage, network needs, and execution speed to determine the best path forward.

Co-Founder Evaluator

Name: Co-Founder Evaluator
Author: shipshitdev

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Collaboration Tools

Evaluates startup co-founder compatibility, analyzes founder archetypes, and structures equity splits using the Hexa methodology.

The Co-Founder Evaluator skill is designed to help entrepreneurs make high-stakes decisions regarding their founding team. By employing a rigorous 'Evaluation Stack'—ranging from skill complementarity to long-term vision alignment—this skill provides structured frameworks for assessing potential partners. It includes tools for calculating fair equity splits, identifying personality archetypes (Builders, Sellers, Operators), and running effective trial periods to ensure long-term startup stability and success.

Key Features

01Founder Archetype analysis to identify complementary team roles

02Equity split frameworks with specific recommendations for various founding scenarios

03Multi-tier compatibility assessment focusing on skills, values, and vision alignment

0410 GitHub stars

05Red-flag detection system for identifying high-risk partnership traits

06Decision matrix for choosing between solo founding and finding a partner

Use Cases

01Vetting a potential co-founder through a structured 8-12 week trial period

02Determining a fair equity distribution and vesting schedule for a new startup

03Resolving vision misalignment or working style conflicts within an existing founding team

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add shipshitdev/library cofounder-evaluator

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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