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How To Find A Co-Founder

Harj Taggar · Y Combinator Startup Library Free Beginner

Taggar covers the full arc: why a co-founder matters, when to bring one on, where to look, and how to keep the relationship healthy once you have one. It is the best single overview if you are still deciding whether to search at all. It pairs well with actually running a small project together before you commit.

  • Co-founders share workload, accountability, and morale
  • Run a trial project before you commit
  • Align on goals, equity, and stress handling up front
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It answers 2 questions

  1. I'm non-technical, do I actually need a technical co-founder?
  2. How do I actually find a technical co-founder?

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