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The biggest challenge I've seen so far to find a co-founder is that you need good reasons to spend time with the person before you screw anything because you ac
by quadcore 9y ago
The biggest challenge I've seen so far to find a co-founder is that you need good reasons to spend time with the person before you screw anything because you actually dont "match" with the person. The process is awkward socially.
Therefore, meeting someone for the reason of wanting to co-found a company is probably not the best way to find a cofounder. Going back to university or going to hackatons works probably better.
Though, maybe what would work as an app for example would be to collaborate on fake projects because that way you sure you wont screw anything.
- bloatedcarpel 9y agoI agree with this sentiment with regards to more formal businesses. Like you say, you don't want to screw those up. But for smaller, side projects, I think this is usefull. I also believe in the "shotgun" method of pushing out an MVP, guaging the response, and seeing what sticks. This could be the perfect thing for finding someone to build "shotgun" kinds of projects with.
- rgbrenner 9y agoAnd if the MVP is successful.. then what? Aren't you back to the 'formal business' problem?
- bloatedcarpel 9y agoYes, and individuals should be cautious about the terms they agree to when people are interested in pairing up. I used the term "co-hackers" on the site specifically, meaning people can pair up to work on projects together, not necessarily as co-founders.
- quadcore 9y agoI like co-hackers. Sounds exciting without being to formal.