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Ask HN: Where should i be looking for co-founders?

Posted by gariany on Friday December 18, 2015 @09:34PM
from the ask-hn dept.
I'm a 2nd timer, recently moved to the bay area. Had a startup back in 2012, currently consulting.

I have a great idea (yada yada) but not sure where potential founders are hanging around the bay. Thoughts?

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Re:Ask HN: Where should i be looking for co-founders? by pcmaffey on Saturday December 19, 2015 @07:04PM (#10765446)
Don't look for a cofounder. Just start working. The farther along you get, the more prepared you will be for the "opportunity"... if/when a good potential cofounder comes along. Some people call this luck.

ps. The same advice goes for anyone looking for a romantic partner.

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Re:Ask HN: Where should i be looking for co-founders? by brudgers on Saturday December 19, 2015 @02:06PM (#10764484)
The standard advice is that potential co-founders should come from the people already known well enough that they can be trusted, productive, and committed.

My take is that a cofounder is should be someone I want to make rich and who hopefully wants to make me rich. It shouldn't be an arm's length relationship or the blush of a new love.

Good luck.

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Re:Ask HN: Where should i be looking for co-founders? by arisAlexis on Wednesday December 23, 2015 @01:09PM (#10784645)
Most difficult problem in startups currently imo
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Re:Ask HN: Where should i be looking for co-founders? by gariany on Wednesday December 23, 2015 @09:48PM (#10786803)
Definitely.
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