I spent 9 months and almost 100 “cofounder dates” finding my cofounder. It took way more time and effort than I was expecting. Since then, I’ve

Cofounder Mode - A Tactical Guide to Finding a Cofounder

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I spent 9 months and almost 100 “cofounder dates” finding my cofounder. It took way more time and effort than I was expecting. Since then, I’ve helped friends run a tight process to find their cofounder. Here’s the tactical guide I wish I had when I started.

The more specific you are about your ICP, the less time you will waste on people who aren’t a match. The most important factors are:

I’m looking for a technical cofounder who is ready to commit in the next 2-3 months and work in-person in San Francisco. I’m looking for them to do Product, Design, and Engineering. I am non-technical and can handle Sales, Marketing, and Product. I’m committed to healthtech and have a few ideas, but willing to work on other ideas in healthtech.

First Round Capital created a great list of cofounder questions. They're a helpful self-assessment for understanding what's important to you — what's a dealbreaker and what's acceptable.