Resolving ambition mismatch between co-founders
Challenge
Two co-founders had very different levels of ambition. One wanted to grow the business aggressively and sell; the other was happy with a stable lifestyle business and wasn’t ready to leave — or scale. This created a prolonged deadlock, frustrating both parties and holding the business back.
Andy’s Intervention
Andy facilitated honest conversations between the founders to explore what each really wanted. Through careful negotiation, he helped them agree a buyout structure that reflected the business’s true value and allowed both to exit the relationship with dignity and fairness.
Impact
The ambitious founder went on to grow and eventually sell the business as planned, while the other founder exited with a satisfactory deal. The resolution unlocked growth, cleared tension, and allowed both to pursue what they truly valued.