How to find a cofounder (our story)

Who are we?

Jon is a Web Designer and Developer in Chicago. Justin is a Product Manager and Podcaster from Canada. 

How did we meet?

We met in 2014 at XOXO in Portland. At the end of the festival, we said to each other: “We should build something together someday.” 

How do you find a cofounder?

Go to events!Build your own projects: make stuff, tell people.Build long-term relationships (“I’m never going to team up with someone I just met”)

What should you look for in a cofounder?

Complimentary skillsThey should have their own networkTrustworthyPositivityValues 

What we urge you to do

Sign real legal documents!Use Stripe AtlasBe really up-front about:Your valuesYour aspirations: what are you trying to get out of this?Talk to a lawyer

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