I think most people join with people they already know and trust. A business partner is just like a spouse except that there are way more challenges to a startu

I think most people join with people they already know and trust. A business partner is just like a spouse except that there are way more challenges to a startup than a marriage. You can avoid paying big $ by giving equity and selling the dream. Some of the initial founders dont have to quit their day jobs. If you do give equity make sure you can take it back if they arent able to really commit. read founders at work to get a bunch of examples of how people formed teams from some of the biggest name tech startups.