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Why AI’s Agreement Problem Matters for Founders: Lessons in Conflict, Reality, and Co-Founder Coaching
Matthew Jones 9/3/25 Matthew Jones 9/3/25

Why AI’s Agreement Problem Matters for Founders: Lessons in Conflict, Reality, and Co-Founder Coaching

AI’s tendency to agree mirrors how cofounders avoid conflict—often at the cost of truth and trust. This post explores how agreement-based systems erode clarity, with key takeaways for founder therapy, startup coaching, and team alignment.

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The State of Cofounder Coaching: Why This Emerging Field Holds the Key to Startup Success
Matthew Jones 6/9/25 Matthew Jones 6/9/25

The State of Cofounder Coaching: Why This Emerging Field Holds the Key to Startup Success

Startup teams thrive when cofounder relationships are treated as core infrastructure.

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Cofounder Chemistry: 5 Insightful Lessons From Marital Conflict Research
Matthew Jones 5/31/24 Matthew Jones 5/31/24

Cofounder Chemistry: 5 Insightful Lessons From Marital Conflict Research

When founders describe their relationship with their cofounder as "like a marriage," they're tapping into something deeper than analogy.

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5 Key Questions Elite Cofounder Coaches Must Answer To Help Startup Founders Improve Teamwork
Matthew Jones 7/14/23 Matthew Jones 7/14/23

5 Key Questions Elite Cofounder Coaches Must Answer To Help Startup Founders Improve Teamwork

These five questions are important starting points to assess the health of a cofounding partnership.

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 Journaling with ChatGPT for Better Cofounder Communication
Matthew Jones 4/19/23 Matthew Jones 4/19/23

Journaling with ChatGPT for Better Cofounder Communication

How to leverage AI to improve your cofounder communication and emotional fitness.

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Building an Unshakeable Cofounder Partnership: How To Leverage Science To Strengthen Resilience
Matthew Jones 3/25/23 Matthew Jones 3/25/23

Building an Unshakeable Cofounder Partnership: How To Leverage Science To Strengthen Resilience

9 ways to improve communication, teamwork, and decision-making with your business partner.

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8 Cofounder Conflict Myths That Quietly Sabotage Startups
Matthew Jones 3/2/23 Matthew Jones 3/2/23

8 Cofounder Conflict Myths That Quietly Sabotage Startups

What founders get wrong—and how to build partnerships that last

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The Real Reason Cofounders Fight—And How to Fix Them
Matthew Jones 7/7/22 Matthew Jones 7/7/22

The Real Reason Cofounders Fight—And How to Fix Them

Recurring arguments are caused by these 8 personal and collective risk factors.

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The One Conversation Skill Every Successful Startup Founder Uses
Matthew Jones 6/2/22 Matthew Jones 6/2/22

The One Conversation Skill Every Successful Startup Founder Uses

Practicing this framework helps founding teams focus on desired outcomes rather than getting stuck in chaotic discussions.

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Power in Cofounding Relationships: How Hidden Dynamics Shape Your Startup’s Success
Matthew Jones 5/17/22 Matthew Jones 5/17/22

Power in Cofounding Relationships: How Hidden Dynamics Shape Your Startup’s Success

Cofounder coaching reveals the impact of power dynamics on growing teams, which must be identified and named for optimal outcomes.

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Why Cofounders Really Fight: The 6 Most Common Disagreements—and What’s Hiding Beneath Them
Matthew Jones 4/28/22 Matthew Jones 4/28/22

Why Cofounders Really Fight: The 6 Most Common Disagreements—and What’s Hiding Beneath Them

Most cofounder arguments aren’t about what they seem. Here’s how to decode the root issue and fix it before it festers.

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Before the Blow-Up: 9 Quiet Signs Your Cofounder Relationship Is Already Strained
Matthew Jones 4/28/22 Matthew Jones 4/28/22

Before the Blow-Up: 9 Quiet Signs Your Cofounder Relationship Is Already Strained

Here are 9 overlooked symptoms of cofounder conflict and 9 solutions to fix them (before issues escalate).

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The Most Undervalued Skill Cofounders Use To Reduce Conflict
Matthew Jones 4/19/22 Matthew Jones 4/19/22

The Most Undervalued Skill Cofounders Use To Reduce Conflict

Listening for Understanding is a foundational skill for improved communication and optimal outcomes—here’s how to start.

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Why High-Performing Cofounder Teams Slow Down When Stakes Are Highest
Matthew Jones 4/12/22 Matthew Jones 4/12/22

Why High-Performing Cofounder Teams Slow Down When Stakes Are Highest

Why cofounder coaching focuses on adding this foundational skill to improve difficult conversations.

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Most Founders Pick the Wrong Cofounder Coach (Here's How to Get It Right)
Matthew Jones 1/13/22 Matthew Jones 1/13/22

Most Founders Pick the Wrong Cofounder Coach (Here's How to Get It Right)

Read this article to understand which type of cofounder coaching program is right for your founding team.

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The 3 Types of Cofounder Coaches (And Which One Will Actually Fix Your Partnership)
Matthew Jones 12/13/21 Matthew Jones 12/13/21

The 3 Types of Cofounder Coaches (And Which One Will Actually Fix Your Partnership)

Read the list below to identify the 3 most common profiles of cofounder coaches.

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The 8-Step Framework for Choosing a Cofounder Coach (Before Your Partnership Implodes)
Matthew Jones 11/17/21 Matthew Jones 11/17/21

The 8-Step Framework for Choosing a Cofounder Coach (Before Your Partnership Implodes)

This guide will help you select the perfect cofounder coach for you and your business partners.

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How to Bring Up Cofounder Coaching When Your Partner Will Resist
Matthew Jones 10/28/21 Matthew Jones 10/28/21

How to Bring Up Cofounder Coaching When Your Partner Will Resist

How to stop avoiding difficult conversations with your cofounder and start improving communication, teamwork, and resilience.

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5 Myths About Cofounder Coaching That Keep Founders from Getting Help
Matthew Jones 10/21/21 Matthew Jones 10/21/21

5 Myths About Cofounder Coaching That Keep Founders from Getting Help

Read this to better understand cofounder therapy and how it is different than couple's therapy.

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The 10 Unrealistic Expectations That Destroy Cofounder Partnerships
Matthew Jones 9/24/21 Matthew Jones 9/24/21

The 10 Unrealistic Expectations That Destroy Cofounder Partnerships

Cofounder therapy often reveals subtle expectations contributing to dysfunction among startup cofounders.

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