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Best place to find Enterprise Web App Co-Founder / Founding Developer?

3 points by savestaff ↗ HN
What is the best way to attract an entrepreneurial programmer as a co-founder / lead-engineer when most sites require compensation information to pique even passing curiosity?

Atlanta-based serial-startup entrepreneur with a suite of Web Apps developed based on experience with what ISN'T in the market / affordable. I have posted on Startuply / Craigslist / etc. and just launched our blog:

www.SaveStaff.blogspot.com

Architecture / Design / Marketing / Sales skill sets here as well as proven track record building innovative companies.

Any advice would be helpful!

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babul
This question occurs often and the short answer to finding the talent/co-founder you want is to go to the watering holes they frequent i.e. conventions, events, meetups. Network, get known, know people, find a compatible match.

Also http://www.searchyc.com can provide you with many of the answers you seek if you are willing to spend the time e.g. http://searchyc.com/comments/where+can+I+find+good+programme... and http://searchyc.com/comments/finding+a+cofounder?sort=by_poi...

Lastly, finding a co-founder is a lot like dating and creating a serious startup a lot like marriage. You will spend a lot of time with this person(s) so spend time to get to know one another and ensure the fit is right.

Perhaps work on something light/fun before going full speed into a startup.