Here are a few: - Local startup gatherings - Open source projects - Former jobs - College / grad-school I'd never post something like this original post be

Here are a few: - Local startup gatherings - Open source projects - Former jobs - College / grad-school I'd never post something like this original post because it puts you in a situation you don't want to be in later on -- choosing a co-founder isn't something you can do as a snap decision after you meet them. To accomplish the same goal as the original poster, I'd ask something like: "Hi, I'm based in Toronto and considering leaving my current startup to start my own. Any one got any local startup-related events they'd recommend? Or want to meet for a beer somewhere and share tips on the local scene? I'm also going to be popping down to SV in three weeks to check out things there -- any must-not-miss events?"