Hi,

I’m looking for a technical co-founder for a SaaS product I am developing within the Education/AI space.

I’ve finalised the business plan, competition analysis and have started Commerical conversations. I know what the product needs to do, how we can improve on competition and how to make money from it.

Reasons for wanting a co-founder

  • I’ve had a startup before (Software Consultancy, scaled to 6-figures within 2 years) and it was a lovely road. Would like someone to come along for the journey.
  • I’m not technical so having someone own the side of the business would be very advantageous

Where is the best place to find co-founders?

I’ve applied to Y Combinator Startup School which has a Co-Founder matching.

If anyone is interested in finding out a bit more about the idea, shoot me a message.

Thanks in advance

EDIT - Forgot to say, I’m based in the UK :)

  • garma87@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I tried YC cofounder matching. Not super enthusiastic about it though. Nr of people that sign on and are regularly engaged is limited. When you do meet someone there always seems to be some kind of story going on. Someone who got booted from his own startup for example. Or just a wannabe in genera

    In the end talented people are just super rare I guess

  • DashboardGuy206@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    My co-founder is someone I used to work with at a previous job. It’s nice cause we know we get along, work well together, etc. I know that’s not possible for everyone, but I think someone from your personal network is always a great choice as long as they’re not too close

  • majani@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    If you’re a UK resident, it should be easy for you to take trips to hotspots like SF and NY to network in the flesh. That’s probably the best way to go about this.

  • SalamanderSweet9909@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    There isn’t a best way. It depends of your niche, industry, context, whatever. Work with people there. You’ll find someone there.

  • mk44214@alien.topBEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    Please take a look at my profile on LinkedIn (username is the same as this one) … you can check my Twitter (same username) to see where my interests are …

    If you want to have a discussion, DM or send an e-mail mentioned in my LinkedIn profile …

  • WallyMetropolis@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Honestly, the best pool is people you’ve worked with in the past. If you don’t have anyone in that pool worth pursuing who is interested, then expand that pool by, for example, partnering with people on consulting projects.

  • AnxiousAdz@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Really hard unless your idea is killer and you bring a lot to the table. All developers are slammed with build my idea for free offers.

    • RafaelSirah@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      And don’t skip over you brining a lot to the table. As a developer, I want a great idea and some strong biz dev skills.

    • IAMN0B0DY1@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      This is a really good point. Hopefully I can find someone who thinks the idea is killer haha

      • traker998@alien.topBEnglish
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        1 year ago

        You started a software consultancy firm and are struggling to find a software developer? Shouldn’t your circle be like…. Full of people who already know how amazing you are.

      • Puzzlefiesta@alien.topBEnglish
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        1 year ago

        I’m a uk based rails dev with a background in Product. What’s your idea? Feel free to PM me. I can’t PM you.

  • BraindeadCelery@alien.top
    BEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    Search in your network. If you don’t have suitable people in it, extend it by going to hackathons, conferences etc.

    Learn to build a solution yourself is also a big plus. Either by learning high level frameworks or low code / no code.

    With this, you validate your idea (makes it more attractive for someone to join) and you show your commitment. Also you present yourself as someone who can at least talk the tech language and understand the challenges. So even if a cto is rewriting everything its well invested time.