In response to a question from STVP’s Tina Seelig, Instagram Co-Founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger describe their working relationship. Both Systrom and Krieger explain the stages of their relationship, and how the partnership respects each other’s areas of specialty, while also providing a tremendous opportunity to sound out ideas. Because of this benefit, Systrom explains the co-founder relationship needs to be cherished. Krieger also believes honest and direct communication of expectations can prevent the relationship from wearing down over time.

Video clips from: From Stanford to Startup [Entire Talk]

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The Equity Question

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The Co-Founder Working Relationship

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Combine and Share Ideas

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Building a Product is Just the Beginning

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A Problem with Stealth Startups

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Finding the Problem is the Hard Part

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Sink or Swim School of Engineering

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Trust Your Gut and Collect Experience

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Start Now

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Optimize for People, Not Valuation

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