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

2 points by gariany 10 years ago | 4 comments

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?

pcmaffey 10 years ago |

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.

brudgers 10 years ago |

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.

arisAlexis 10 years ago |

Most difficult problem in startups currently imo

gariany 10 years ago | |

Definitely.