Ask YC: Where to find co-founders?
I am sure this gets asked a lot, I am a developer and I am looking for a flash/flex guru to play around with some ideas and want to know where you guys found your co founders?
23 comments
Always be sure to lift up the cushions of your couch and see if any have fallen down there.
Kidding aside, I think that either you already know someone that fits the bill, or you might as well forge ahead with your plans at the same time you start networking a lot. It's sort of like "where do I find a wife?" - you can do things to get out there and meet people, but you can't just go get a good one from one day to the next.
Kidding aside, I think that either you already know someone that fits the bill, or you might as well forge ahead with your plans at the same time you start networking a lot. It's sort of like "where do I find a wife?" - you can do things to get out there and meet people, but you can't just go get a good one from one day to the next.
Always be sure to lift up the cushions of your couch and see if any have fallen down there.
Hah... I haven't had my drink come up through my nose in years.
It's sort of like "where do I find a wife?"
Maybe we need a "Hot or Not" type site for this: instead of photos, you can post code you've written, or other evidence of your skills.
Hah... I haven't had my drink come up through my nose in years.
It's sort of like "where do I find a wife?"
Maybe we need a "Hot or Not" type site for this: instead of photos, you can post code you've written, or other evidence of your skills.
I've often thought we need an eHarmony.com type of site for this. Something more than "duh me developer, need someone who make pretty pictures".
How about giving people the ability to find "their perfect match" for starting a business?
How about giving people the ability to find "their perfect match" for starting a business?
I'll need a co-founder to help put this excellent idea in motion.
lol, some good points. I think there is room for a community where people can get together to see if they can work together or not. None of my friends are really techy so there is no finding them there. no bloody meetups in this area of the uk...
I don't think an on-line thing will really work out. You've got to meet real people, basically. That might mean moving to a more startup-intensive area, if you're serious about it.
You've got to meet real people, basically.
I agree; also, the marriage analogy you mentioned before is a good one.
I agree; also, the marriage analogy you mentioned before is a good one.
Lots of people meet their future wives on online dating sites... My co-founder met his wife in an online game!
I have made some good friends meeting them online. I gamed for years and joined a clan and have become friends with these people in the real world. I think its doable.
Often those I went to school with or connections in my personal network. That can be hard depending on the talent you need and where you live. Currently in Columbus, finding good developers in specific disciplines is hard.
I am in Columbus and I agree ;)
[deleted]
Hang out at the comp. sci. dept of the best uni around you.
How about the math. dept?
Find someone else who is asking the same thing.
> Find someone else who is asking the same thing.
No way! You're competing for the same resource: a cofounder! If he finds one first, then you're screwed!
;-)
No way! You're competing for the same resource: a cofounder! If he finds one first, then you're screwed!
;-)
Write an AI. [General Solution, 10 points.]
Then it can help you with anything, or do the rest of the work for you while you sleep.
Then it can help you with anything, or do the rest of the work for you while you sleep.