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Kevin Hale
07/03/19
@ Y Combinator
It's important to be proactive in seeking co-founders and to engage with multiple people to find the right fit, as my own journey into entrepreneurship began through meeting my co-founders.
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Updates for Startup School 2019 and Office Hours with Kevin Hale
@ Y Combinator
07/03/19
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Harj Taggar
03/26/21
@ Y Combinator
When searching for a co-founder, actively seek out people with similar interests to increase your chances of finding a good fit.
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Harj Taggar
09/27/24
@ Y Combinator
When looking for co-founders, it's beneficial to find individuals with shared interests and backgrounds, as they are more likely to have met eventually.
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Harj Taggar
03/26/21
@ Y Combinator
When looking for co-founders, start with people you already know, such as friends and colleagues. Ironically, the best time to find a co-founder is often when you're not actively seeking one.
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Harj Taggar
03/26/21
@ Y Combinator
Finding the right co-founder involves a mix of personal compatibility and shared vision for the startup's future.
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Harj Taggar
09/27/24
@ Y Combinator
Finding a co-founder is essential for startup success, as it's incredibly challenging to succeed alone.
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Michael Seibel
11/29/18
@ Y Combinator
It's crucial to talk to others about your startup idea and find co-founders who can help you refine and develop your concept, as collaboration is essential for success. You want to start having conversations with people you respect and who are technical, as this can help you come up with an idea together, leading to a sense of ownership among the team.
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Harj Taggar
09/27/24
@ Y Combinator
You should ideally have a set of potential co-founders before starting a startup, which can be developed through working on projects together in less pressurized environments.
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Harj Taggar
03/26/21
@ Y Combinator
Finding a co-founder is essential because it allows you to share the workload and responsibilities of building a startup.
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Harj Taggar
03/26/21
@ Y Combinator
Instead of immediately searching for a startup idea and co-founders, focus on collaborating with people on projects. This approach allows you to build relationships and discover who you work well with, which can lead to future co-founding opportunities.