Partnered searches can raise more capital and move faster, but a partnership formed for the wrong reasons is among the most expensive mistakes in ETA. Panelists who searched with partners — and some who deliberately did not — will discuss how they found each other, how they tested compatibility before committing, and how they divided equity, roles, and decision rights. Attendees will learn what to probe for before signing anything, and how to distinguish complementary skills from shared blind spots.