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Most startups don't fail because of bad ideas -- they fail because of unresolved tension between cofounders.
You launched a big vision together, but somewhere along the way, communication broke down. Now even simple decisions feel loaded, and the silence between you is filled with frustration.
You're not alone. Cofounder conflict is the #1 reason early-stage startups fail -- yet most leadership books ignore the most important relationship in business.
What starts as small misalignments can quickly spiral into toxic patterns -- micromanaging, stonewalling, and conflict avoidance -- that erode trust, slow execution, and leave you questioning whether the partnership is still working.
The Cofounder Effect offers a clear, actionable path to diagnose what's really going wrong, repair emotional trust, and rebuild the kind of alignment that fuels smarter decisions, faster execution, and scalable culture.
Written by a Licensed Psychologist who has worked with hundreds of founding teams backed by Y Combinator, a16z, Sequoia, Google Ventures, and Tiger Global, this book blends psychology, conflict resolution, and tactical startup guidance you won't find anywhere else.
If you're not sure you and your cofounder are fully aligned anymore...
If conversations have started to feel surface-level, tense, or quietly avoidant...
If the pressure is slowing decisions and your team is starting to feel the strain...
This book helps you see the emotional patterns beneath the surface and gives you practical tools to change them before they damage your relationship or your company.
Frameworks from The Cofounder Effect have been featured in TIME, Business Insider, Inc., and Psychology Today because they address what most business books ignore: the emotional layer of leadership.
If you appreciated The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Radical Candor, or The Founder's Dilemmas, you'll love how this book goes deeper into the heart of the relationships that make or break a startup.
Don't let silence and stress sink your company. Click BUY NOW and start fixing the real problem -- before it's too late.
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