Co-founder alignment

Building a startup is exciting. Choosing the wrong co-founder isn’t. In this interactive workshop with MACE, you’ll learn how to build strong co-founder alignment from day one and avoid the drama that breaks startups before they even begin. Together, we’ll dive into the real questions founders often ignore: Why are we doing this? What are our ambitions? Who decides what? What happens when things get hard? Through practical exercises and honest conversations, you’ll gain the tools to align expectations, define roles clearly, and build a foundation strong enough to survive pressure, growth, and tough decisions. This session is the perfect preparation for anyone considering starting something with friends, classmates, or future teammates.

‍You’ll learn:

‍· How to divide roles, equity, and decision-making clearly

· How to align on vision, ambition, risk, and time commitment

· The key conversations every founding team must have early on

‍Who it’s for:

‍Anyone thinking about starting a company; with friends, classmates, or people you just met

You don’t need a finished idea. You don’t need a startup yet.

You just need ambition and the willingness to have the conversations most people avoid.

‍After the workshop:

‍Stick around for our networking reception with pizza and drinks, the perfect moment to meet potential co-founders, connect with like-minded students, and continue the conversation in a relaxed setting.