Choosing a co-founder is one of the most crucial decisions in startup life. Take this quiz to discover your strengths and blind spots as a startup founder, and what you should look for in your startup co-founder:

So how do you choose the right partner for this journey?

Einat Drutin, Head of Human Capital at Grove Ventures, who has met thousands of entrepreneurs over the years, shares her insights on this important question in an interview. Einat highlights the core traits of successful startup founders: the drive and vision to create something new, strategic thinking combined with adaptability, the power to lead others, and in a path paved with “no”s, a restless optimism. She also discusses common mistakes founders often make when choosing a co-founder, and which questions to ask when “dating” potential co-founders.

Watch the interview with Einat (also available on Spotify) to learn more:

Curious about which questions to ask a potential co-founder? Find the full list here.