This is one of the common problems we face when we startup. Since we have limited resources and skills, we need complementary ones to make our team more complete.
The common ways of starting your search include the following:
- We need to start off by first identifying what we are looking for in a co-founder. We need to write down a very clear description of who my ideal co-founder would be like, his/her qualities, skill sets and what we expect him/her to bring to the table. Also we need to clearly write what we will offer in return. This description should be very precise and attractive as this will be used to generate interest of potential co-founders in your startup.
- Once we have a description, We have a tendency to first look within our friends and family groups. It's fine to start here as you already have an understanding of the people and vice versa, However, we need to clearly assess whether any of these people are adding value to the startup and to make sure there are no biases which become part of my decision.
- We should also start uploading the description we have written onto our own blog and other platforms which connect co-founders. We should try to reach out to as many people as possible so that we can get more applications, thereby making our decision making easier. Promotion of our story through social media and other blogs can also be good options to spread the word.
- Startup events are also places which budding entrepreneurs frequent. Attending events, networking with others and telling your story can prove very useful.
Finding a co-founder can prove to be a long and tedious task. Owing to the importance of the founding team, we need to ensure that this is done comprehensively and a co-founder should be selected based on skill sets and fit and not based on desperation and anxiety.
The common ways of starting your search include the following:
- We need to start off by first identifying what we are looking for in a co-founder. We need to write down a very clear description of who my ideal co-founder would be like, his/her qualities, skill sets and what we expect him/her to bring to the table. Also we need to clearly write what we will offer in return. This description should be very precise and attractive as this will be used to generate interest of potential co-founders in your startup.
- Once we have a description, We have a tendency to first look within our friends and family groups. It's fine to start here as you already have an understanding of the people and vice versa, However, we need to clearly assess whether any of these people are adding value to the startup and to make sure there are no biases which become part of my decision.
- We should also start uploading the description we have written onto our own blog and other platforms which connect co-founders. We should try to reach out to as many people as possible so that we can get more applications, thereby making our decision making easier. Promotion of our story through social media and other blogs can also be good options to spread the word.
- Startup events are also places which budding entrepreneurs frequent. Attending events, networking with others and telling your story can prove very useful.
Finding a co-founder can prove to be a long and tedious task. Owing to the importance of the founding team, we need to ensure that this is done comprehensively and a co-founder should be selected based on skill sets and fit and not based on desperation and anxiety.
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