Where To Find A Co-Founder
Hackathons and networking events aren’t your only options
So you decided to go ahead and commit to an entrepreneurial venture. 👏 Brave move! You can tap yourself on the shoulder and prepare for a storm, because one of the hardest things to do in entrepreneurship, is to validate, launch and scale a business all by yourself.
Running a company is stressful enough, but running a company by yourself will certainly put you on the path of emotional distress and eventual burnout.
No, you need a trusted partner, during both peacetime and at war. Below I’ve put together a list of potential avenues for finding your startup soulmate. Let’s dig right in. 👇
Existing Network
When co-founding a business, you must absolutely aim to start it with a person you know and trust.
Your existing network is an ultimate treasure trove when it comes to finding a co-founder for your business. These are the people you’ve spent most of your time with, and got to know them on the personal level.
Perhaps there is a former classmate of yours that have recently left a job. Or a co-worker that has started doing freelance work on the side. It is even possible that you might know somebody through a religious or a volunteer…
