Breaking Down Cofounder Scenes From Breaking Bad (Part 1)
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Hiten ShahAug, 16 2024

Ever wondered what Breaking Bad can teach you about startups? Today, I'm breaking down Walter White's journey from chemistry teacher to meth cook.

I’m not endorsing illegal activities, but Walt's story is surprisingly packed with startup lessons. From pivoting careers to finding the right co-founder, I've distilled four key moments that mirror every founder's journey.Episode timestamps:

(00:00) Coming up on today's episode

(00:26) Walter’s cancer diagnosis

(01:29) Walter and Jesse team up

(02:59) Alignment is key

(04:20) The Batman and Robin framework

(05:52) Building a quality product

(07:05) Product market fit is a “vibe”

(08:14) Setting cofounder expectations

(10:07) The hack to finding a cofounder

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