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August 5, 2025 4 mins

This week’s episode gets into the emotional side of entrepreneurship—and how to keep your relationship steady while chasing your startup dream. Kofi Ampadu, partner and head of Talent x Opportunity at Andreessen Horowitz answers one founder’s question,

“My partner is pretty risk-averse and not necessarily supportive of my entrepreneurial goals. They’d prefer I keep a stable 9–5. Any tips on how to navigate this?”

Whether your emotional co-founder is all in or just worried you’re going all out, Kofi breaks down five practical ways for navigating dynamics with a romantic partner who is less-than-supportive of your startup dreams.

Timestamps:

00:00: Intro to episode 7 of the TxO Startup Hotline Series

00:48: Founder question

1:27: Tips for putting your partner at ease

1:34: Checking your ready to go full-time

2:00: How to create short-term milestones

2:25: Motivation for making money quickly

2:50: Tips for communicating your progress with loved ones

3:10: How mentors, advisors, or other partners can play a role

3:28: Final thoughts on the entrepreneurial journey’s impact to friends and family

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