It seems like the hardest part and the one thing keeping me from really jumping into a venture is finding a serious partner.

I am technical, I love to build software and have been working in an industry full of problems that can be solved and addressed through effective software.

However, it’s almost impossible to find a partner who:

  1. Is just as passionate as I am about my specific industry and specific problems I want to solve.

  2. Can bring a skill set that complementary to my own.

Anyone else feel this?

  • Timely-Attitude-6975@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Yes, brought on a partner that we’d previously worked with. He was great, dedicated, etc., has complementary skill sets.
    He’s still great and dedicated, and is a great ‘employee’, but not a great partner in that he doesn’t have the same drive. Also see that bringing a partner later on in the game, they may not have the same skin in the game that you do.

    • Belmeez@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Right.

      And even pre-anything substantial it seems like it’s tough to find those just as passionate as you are. Maybe that’s just my experience

  • Careeropportunity365@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I can definitely emphasize with this. I’ve started a few businesses but have yet to find a decent partner. I can find employees no problem but not a partner.

    If you’re a software guy please hit me up. I have a few projects I think would be great. I am a Self taught Python programmer. I have an advertising and sales background.

  • AlluSoda@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Totally. Can feel pretty alone pursing without a partner or support as well. Sometimes I think it’s sort of a lack of respect/empathy. I have a strong 25 year career in marketing and some tech background but not a developer. Sometimes it feels that developers minimize the value marketing brings. “I could just run some PPC ads…”

    Vice versa… non-tech people can say things like, “oh, I’ll just hire a cheap developer from overseas.”

    But in reality, they both add value and when combined are often stronger than each individually.

  • ConsumerScientist@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I did face the challenges in the past, however now I am partnering with people who I have worked in the past. Know their drive and it’ll match with mine.

    I am into sales and I am mainly partnering with operations partners. If they know how to deliver I am up to sell that service.

    That’s how it worked for me

  • Iam_motivated_jay@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    It depends on what you want.

    It’s easy to join networking groups in your area to find Entrepreneurs to do deals with.

    Also I prefer silent investors who just want a return on capital…

    I don’t need a lot of input because I can pay legit professionals with creditionals to help grow the business.

    Best to you

  • SalesmanShane@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Most people who want to join you want to be operations managers. You don’t give equity to those people.

  • Northcatch279@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    A good partner comes with trust, and trust comes with time.

    All my best business partners are people I had met in the trenches over the years and knew what they were made of and what their handshake was worth

  • AdventurousWave9480@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Recommend checking out r/cofounder

    that is where I found my current cofounder and hes been great. We have launched and are making money on https://askgenie.io

    Before discovering reddit cofounder, I tried every other app on the market without success. Having a solid cofounder is the best.

    In cofounder subreddit, after posting and getting comments, meet with them before accepting them and fill out a cofounder checklist to ensure you are both compatible and on the same page.

  • Snippetrifilee@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Have you considered networking events or industry-specific meetups? Sometimes, the perfect partner might be just a conversation away. I’ve been down a similar road, and connecting with like-minded people in my field made a huge difference. On another note, a friend shared a career quiz with me. It helped me get diagnosed and really influenced my growth. Maybe it can offer some insights or even a fresh perspective for you.