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Partnership isn't just a division of equity, it’s a defining strategic move.
But what do ambitious founders do before offering equity? What's the recipe for success?
In response to a recent LinkedIn post from Polaris Partnership Executive Mark Flock in which he poses 5 questions EVERY founder must ask themselves before considering partnership, Jamie invites Mark back to the show for a thought provoking exploration of how modern founders are rethinking partnership earlier in their growth journey. The conversation is no longer “Should I partner?” but begins with “What am I solving for?”
For driven healthcare founders, this episode addresses why partnership is never a participation trophy but rather a strategic inflection point designed to intentionally unlock the next stage of growth. Listen to the full episode today to learn how you can launch your own expansion and stay in control of your legacy.
Find Mark's LinkedIn post here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7434619499578007552/
5 Questions from Mark Flock's LinkedIn post:
“What am I solving for?”
“What structure secures my legacy?”
“What partner amplifies what I’ve built?”
“How do I protect what I’m continuing to build?”
“How can I plan for an exit or retirement?”
By Jamie West Falasz and Diwakar Sinha5
3030 ratings
Partnership isn't just a division of equity, it’s a defining strategic move.
But what do ambitious founders do before offering equity? What's the recipe for success?
In response to a recent LinkedIn post from Polaris Partnership Executive Mark Flock in which he poses 5 questions EVERY founder must ask themselves before considering partnership, Jamie invites Mark back to the show for a thought provoking exploration of how modern founders are rethinking partnership earlier in their growth journey. The conversation is no longer “Should I partner?” but begins with “What am I solving for?”
For driven healthcare founders, this episode addresses why partnership is never a participation trophy but rather a strategic inflection point designed to intentionally unlock the next stage of growth. Listen to the full episode today to learn how you can launch your own expansion and stay in control of your legacy.
Find Mark's LinkedIn post here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7434619499578007552/
5 Questions from Mark Flock's LinkedIn post:
“What am I solving for?”
“What structure secures my legacy?”
“What partner amplifies what I’ve built?”
“How do I protect what I’m continuing to build?”
“How can I plan for an exit or retirement?”

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