The Mistake That Killed My Startup Deal, and How to Avoid It

Nickolaus Violin launched a flexible workspace business and nearly lost it to real estate deals gone wrong, difficult landlords, and delayed permits. He talks candidly about trust and betrayal in partnerships, why a handshake is never enough, and where optimism turns into delusion for a founder.

In This Episode

• Why you should never rely on a handshake, and what to do instead
• How to protect yourself in business partnerships, even with friends
• What makes or breaks a co-working startup
• Why lawyers are non-negotiable
• Recognizing the line between optimism and delusion

• Founders
• Partnerships
• Real estate