Why do you consider two the worst number of co-founders, and why did you choose to build as a solo founder?

Jake Cooper
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Founder & CEO at Railway

Niche: Technology
Revenue: Approx. USD 8.3 Million/month
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Started: 2020

Two founders frequently encounter deadlocks where disagreements lead to political paralysis, compromise solutions, or silent resentment. As a solo founder, the feedback loop is instantaneous. The buck stops entirely with you, which eliminates bureaucratic hesitation. To protect against blind spots, I intentionally construct decision forums where I place myself in three-person groups with senior leaders where I can be outvoted. You want swift decision velocity without autocratic stubbornness.

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