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What are the qualities of a good founder?
Seven Qualities of Successful Startup Founders
- 1: Vision. A successful startup founder must have a comprehensive vision of the startup and its trajectory.
- 2: Passion.
- 3: Team Building Ability.
- 4: Goal Focused.
- 5: Not Afraid to Ask for What They Need.
- 6: Humble Enough to Listen and Hear.
- 7: Persistence/Resilience.
- Summary.
Why is it important to hire a co-founder?
Some founders are superb at raising money and building relationships with investors, while others are much better at the nuts and bolts of running a business. Finding co-founders with synergistic skill sets will help you cover all areas and make sure you are setting your business up for long-term success.
Do I need a co-founder to start a business?
Starting a business is a tough job and a co-founder can be the emotional support you need along the way. Mentors are great for advice and your family and friends will always be there as support, but a co-founder is in the trenches with you, so to speak, and knows exactly what you’re going through.
How do I find a cofounder for my startup?
FounderDating: The premiere online network for entrepreneurs to connect with cofounders. Like techVenture’s cofounder network, you’ll need to apply and pay a fee to get access. cofound.org: cofound.org allows you to search for the exact skills you’re looking for in a partner.
How do I find a technical co-founder?
Part of finding a technical co-founder means putting yourself out there; find the meetups, events, groups and gatherings that are targeted at technical people and go. Don’t worry about understanding the technical stuff— use it as an opportunity to meet people that are technical and active in the community.
How do I find the right person to be a founder?
A few tips from David Hauser, our technical co-founder, on how to find the right person: Find a local Ruby on Rails community, even if you don’t understand a lot of the tech talk. Get involved at colleges with very technical people. Try out founder “dating” (use sites like FounderDating and CoFoundersLab ).