Ask HN: How did you succeed to find a cofounder on websites like CofoundersLab?

#1

Post by kukudi1028 » Thu, Apr 02, 2015, 2:58 AM UTC

I just signed up a few days ago and am trying to find someone who might be interested in starting his own business as a tech cofounder. But I find it's hard to find potential people because most of them have a job right now and they're waiting for an excellent chance. An excellent chance means few risks like no relocating, starting from part time, the right product, etc.

So I'm curious about your experience on the website and how you succeeded to find a cofounder there.

*I know founders should always prefer their friends and classmates. But I'm still curious who tried it and succeeded.

Re: Ask HN: How did you succeed to find a cofounder on websites like CofoundersLab?

#2

Post by mrcold » Thu, Apr 02, 2015, 7:26 AM UTC

I haven't heard of any successful company that started like this. Websites like cofounderslab are mostly wishful thinking. People create a profile in the hopes that somebody with a lot of money and time will come and give them an amazing opportunity. Nobody is actually interested in risking it all for a startup. They just want somebody to make their lives easier.

Finding a cofounder is harder than finding a girlfriend. And once you commit, you're married for the lifetime of your company. So don't try to actively search for a cofounder. Because the odds are against you. Instead, start by yourself and see if interest builds up in time. It's much easier to find partners after things start rolling into place.

Re: Ask HN: How did you succeed to find a cofounder on websites like CofoundersLab?

#3

Post by kukudi1028 » Thu, Apr 02, 2015, 9:54 AM UTC

mrcold wrote: post #2

I haven't heard of any successful company that started like this. Websites like cofounderslab are mostly wishful thinking. People create a profile in the hopes that somebody with a lot of money and time will come and give them an amazing opportunity. Nobody is actually interested in risking it all for a startup. They just want somebody to make their lives easier. Finding a cofounder is harder than finding a girlfrien…

Agreed.