Navigating co-founder transition with care
Challenge
Four equal co-founders had built a successful business together, but one wanted to leave. The issue hadn’t been raised openly and risked unsettling the business if handled poorly. The remaining founders were unaware of the internal tension and the departing partner was anxious about how to approach the conversation.
Andy’s Intervention
Andy coached the departing founder to build confidence in raising the issue, then supported all four co-founders in working through the practical and emotional dimensions of an exit. He helped design a fair, structured buyout that preserved business continuity, protected relationships, and left no one feeling short-changed.
Impact
The exit was handled smoothly and amicably. The remaining partners were able to realign and move forward with clarity, and the departing founder left on positive terms — a rare example of an elegant, clean co-founder transition.