The decisive moment we’re jumping back to in today’s episode is a moment when two co-founders have to decide whether or not to take outside funding.

In a co-founder relationship, each person is bringing their individual perspectives and past experiences into the decision-making process. How do you navigate such a scenario while protecting the relationship between the founders and also choosing what’s best for the business?

Today’s guest, Jane Portman, did exactly that. In this conversation you’ll hear how she quelled fears for both herself and her co-founder and closed a pre-seed round that, as she says, served as a multiplier for their time and skill.