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Founder misalignment is one of the highest-risk patterns evaluators look for. It often appears as inconsistency: different answers, different priorities, or unclear ownership of responsibilities.
Common misalignment signals
- cofounders describe the problem differently
- cofounders disagree on the target user
- ownership of key workstreams is unclear
- priorities change depending on who is speaking
Why it matters
Misalignment increases execution risk. Early-stage startups require fast decisions and iteration; internal confusion slows learning and makes progress unpredictable.