It was always a big deal when I was in my 20s, deciding who to travel with. Would you get on? Want to do the same things? Communicate OK and be able to make compromises?
Some good friends might not be suitable to travel with. Even though you're close, being under trying circumstances, in a foreign country, having to speak a foreign language can test the best of friendships.
Yet, you do want to share this experience with good people........
I really do think building your own business is like going on a trip with others. Or more like climbing a mountain with others, really. Its tough. You need to learn things on the way. And you need to support each other.
Are you travelling with the right people?