[Opinion] The Professional Breakup — How to Oust a Co-founder Legally and Smoothly

The Professional Breakup — How to Oust a Co-founder Legally and Smoothly

There are a number of reasons that a co-founder may want to part ways with another co-founder. There are also legal considerations to keep in mind when co-founders separate.

How To Oust A Difficult Co-founder Legally And Smoothly - Data Intelligence

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Imagine this. Jean and John, who met at a startup incubator, founded a company together. But as they grew, Jean realized that she and John weren’t aligned on many things, including what the company’s future should look like. Neither John’s goals nor his behavior reflected the company’s mission, so Jean ousts John from the business. Reasons for a co-founder’s departure There are a nu…