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Where do I find a tech-cofounder?

1 points by nilanjanmishra ↗ HN
Problem Statement: I am gearing up startup #2 and want to find a tech cofounder.

Possible solution 1: Work with the cofounders from last startup. Sure, but they are both dealing with new babies and have a stable job. Possible Solution 2: Skip the cofounder and hire a Engineering Lead. Sure, but Managing an engineering lead is not my skillset.

What are other possible solutions?

About me: A former management consultant, Product manager, and founder with 12 YOE. I have the capacity and the grit and the network to raise institutional money - I have already talked to a few VCs. The problem I am trying to solve is something I faced and it's in the travel space. Want to get in touch with me with some ideas? Posting here might be a stretch but I had to give it a shot.

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mimixco
I recently had good luck with cofounderslab.com.
nilanjanmishra
Mind sharing more? I joined cofounderslab in 2013 and it was a waste of time - went to some events as well.
mimixco
I found the right person almost right away... during the free trial. I sifted though people in my area, contacted about 15 of them. Only about 3 wrote back and the first to do so was my top pick anyway. We arranged a phone meeting, then in person, then made a deal.

One thing I think helped is that I had a very complete profile along with a website and whitepaper. A lot of people there don't even put anything in their profile. Who would contact them?