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How to make your co-founder matching profile stand out

Y Combinator · YC Startup Library Free Beginner

A concrete, tactical guide to presenting yourself well to potential co-founders, useful whether or not you use YC's platform. It clarifies what a great co-founder is actually evaluating.

  • Treat your profile as an elevator pitch for yourself
  • Show a specific accomplishment that reveals how you think
  • Be explicit about what you're looking for in a partner
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It answers 3 questions

  1. Do I actually need a co-founder, or can I go solo?
  2. What should I look for in a co-founder, and what are red flags?
  3. Should I co-found with a friend or family member?

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