<ul><li>Starting a business with a good friend can be a good idea, but there are important discussions to have beforehand.</li><li>Key discussions include commitment levels, plans for potential challenges and changes in the business, roles as the company scales, and long-term dedication.</li><li>Implementing a long vesting schedule on founders' stock can help protect the most committed founders.</li><li>Successful startups like Mailchimp and Canva have been founded by friends and partners.</li></ul>

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