How To Find A Co-Founder | Startup School

Y Combinator September 27, 2024
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Building a startup and trying to break into an established market is very difficult, especially if you’re trying to do it alone! That’s why it’s critical to find the right co-founder for the journey. In this episode of Startup School, YC Group Partner Harj Taggar explains why you need a co-founder, when to bring them on, where you can find one and how to maintain the relationship. Apply to Y Combinator: https://yc.link/DandM-apply Work at a Startup: https://yc.link/DandM-jobs Chapters (Powered by https://bit.ly/chapterme-yc) - 00:00 - Intro 02:55 - Should you start a company without a co-founder? 04:40 - What should you look for in a potential co-founder? 08:30 - Where can you find co-founders? 13:15 - How do you get started working together? 15:10 - Common reasons for co-founder breakups 17:59 - How do you avoid getting into a co-founder breakup? 19:57 - Summary

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