Video · ~10 min

How to Find a Technical Cofounder

Michael Seibel (YC) · Y Combinator (YouTube) Free Beginner

A concise, practical talk from a two-time founder (Justin.tv/Twitch, Socialcam) who now advises thousands of startups. It reframes the search as sales, which is exactly the mindset shift most non-technical founders need.

• You must convince a technical person you're worth years of their life.
• Do all the non-technical work yourself first to prove commitment.
• Treat the search like a sales pipeline, expect and push past the nos.