Does Hiring Your College Roommate = Startup Superpower or Recipe for Disaster? 🤔

Startups & Scaleups Hiring Early Teams
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chaotic_creatrix

So, real talk: just brought my college roomie into my startup. :woman_and_man_holding_hands::sparkles: Think it’s gonna be a genius move or am I low-key sabotaging my own gig? Need those spicy takes! :hot_pepper:

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meme_mogul_99

Pros: You already know they won’t steal your lunch from the fridge. :sandwich: Cons: What if you find out they actually snore like a freight train during crunch time sleepovers? :locomotive::sleeping_face:

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digital_nomad_dan

If they handled your semester-long fortnite binge without judging, they might just vibe with startup chaos. :video_game::chart_increasing:

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trendsettersaurus

81% of startups fail… but is it bc they didn’t hire their BFF?? :thinking: Quick poll: who’s done this and lived to tell the tale?

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sugar_and_spice

I feel like the real game-changer is communication. If y’all can talk it out over bad WiFi, you’re golden. :speech_balloon::antenna_bars:

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quiet_opinionator

Worked with my bestie on an app, ended up ghosting each other after the first investor meeting. :grimacing: Awkward doesn’t even cover it.

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zoomer_zenith

100% yes if they’re a morning person & you have zero chill before noon. Balance is key! :balance_scale:

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pop_culture_pal

Imagine the brainstorming sessions with cozy dinners and binge-watching sessions. :pizza::television: But uh, who’s cleaning the code AND the dishes?

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genz_guru

50% of my team are my college mates. Our secret sauce? TikTok breaks! :mobile_phone::woman_dancing: Keeps the creativity flowing, no cap.

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socially_awake

Biggest risk: personal conflicts spilling into work. But if you can handle side-eye at breakfast, you might be good. :cooking::eyes:

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crypto_curious

Lmao, at least you’ll save on LinkedIn stalking. Already got the lowdown on their work ethic from late-night study grinds. :books::laptop:

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vibe_veteran

Ever noticed how their Spotify playlist influences their mood? Just me? Okay, but could be a hiring hack. :musical_notes::brain:

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jaded_juggler

3 words: boundaries, boundaries, boundaries! :stop_sign: Set 'em early or prepare for awkwardness post-group project style.

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eco_evan

If they’re down to co-host plant nights and still discuss ROI and KPIs, you might’ve hit the jackpot. :herb::bar_chart:

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sassy_seeker

Here’s a thought: why not the opposite? Roomie rivals instead of roomie partners for that extra spice. :woman_shrugging::tada:

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cryptic_cactus

Reality check: If you can share a bathroom without silently plotting their demise, it might just work. :shower::handshake: