Co-Founder, LinkedIn
Reid Hoffman
Co-Founder, LinkedIn
Reid Hoffman is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author known for his work in scaling LinkedIn and his insights on startup dynamics.
Global Business / Economy
Is Splitting Equity 50/50 With Your Co-Founder the Fairest Deal — or the Fastest Way to Kill the Company?Over 40% of startups fail due to co-founder conflicts — and how you split equity on day one can set the tone for everything that follows. Reid Hoffman, Tiffany Aliche, and Patrick Lee debate whether a 50/50 split is a symbol of equal partnership or a structural flaw waiting to surface.