r/cofounder — Complete Community Guide
Welcome to r/cofounder, a community of over 55,000 members dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with potential cofounders. This is the place for those who have a solid business plan and a project ready to go. It's not for job seekers or third-party vendors. Be sure to follow the posting rules to make the most of this space.
What you'll find on r/cofounder
Discover the diverse topics and discussions that make this community thrive.
Meta Announcements
Every now and then, you'll see some meta posts that lay down the law here—like no social media startups due to scams. These are basically the rulebook updates from the mods to keep the community clean and focused.
Funding Milestones
Some folks post about their recent funding wins, like 'hey, we just raised €600k and need a tech co-founder.' It's a mix of bragging rights and a call for skilled partners to join the ride.
Tech Co-Founder Searches
A huge chunk of posts is people hunting for tech co-founders. You'll see everything from full-stack developer gigs to niche needs like someone to help disrupt Goodreads or the music industry.
Biz Co-Founder Searches
Not just tech, there's also a lot of posts looking for business-minded co-founders. Think roles like a CTO or someone who can handle the startup's biz side while the techies handle the code.
Project Pitches
People drop in with their startup ideas and pitches, looking for partners who vibe with their vision. Whether it's a travel buddy app or live concert streaming, everyone's got a dream they want to share.
Region-Specific Opportunities
You'll notice some posts are tagged with regions like USA or EU, which helps if you're looking to connect with someone nearby or in a specific market. It's all about finding the right fit with geographical perks.
Cautionary and Advice Posts
Occasionally, you'll come across posts that offer truths or advice, like the challenges non-tech folks face when finding tech co-founders. These are great for newbs and veterans alike, looking to navigate the startup world.
Community Reminders
The mods sometimes pop in with reminders, like 'this isn't a job board,' to keep things on track. It's a nice nudge for folks who might be veering off the community's main purpose.
How to Engage
Learn the best strategies to connect with the community and make your voice heard.
Always start with a strong pitch in your post. For example, one post that got a ton of upvotes began with 'Looking for a tech cofounder to disrupt the real estate market!'—it grabs attention right away.
Be clear about what you're looking for in a cofounder. A post that did well asked for 'an experienced marketer with a passion for sustainability,' which helps the right people self-select.
Share a bit about your journey or background to build credibility. One popular post included a line like 'After scaling two startups, I'm now diving into health tech,' which shows you're not just dreaming.
Use specific numbers or achievements to back up your project's potential. I remember a post saying 'We've already secured $50k in pre-seed funding,' which definitely caught eyes.
Engage in the comments to keep the conversation going. Posts where the OP replied to every question and comment seemed to stay at the top longer.
Highlight the problem you're solving in a compelling way. One post that got a lot of traction started with 'We're tackling the student loan crisis with a new AI tool.'
Include a clear call to action. A post that stood out ended with 'If you're passionate about education and have a tech background, let's chat!' which made it easy to know what to do next.
Be upfront about what you're bringing to the table, like 'I bring 10 years of product management experience and a network of industry contacts,' which shows you're a serious partner.
Rules & Moderation
Important guidelines to ensure a positive and productive community experience.
No Rules Lawyering
No New "Cofounder Only" Accounts
Unethical Enough I don't want to work with them.
Violates A Rule on the Wiki
Adding more than one primary skill to the title of the post.
Adding more than one primary country to the title of the post.
No digital currencies or NFT's.
No 0 years experience posts.
No "location' in title / Founder claims "remote"
No "years of professional experience" in title.
Don't Insult, Roast Instead.
Don't post looking for work. If you have no business, don't post.
13. Drug Policy - No illegal drugs allowed. All drug related posts must be legal.
No Medical.
No Staffing Companies.
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Popular Discussions
Check out some of the most engaging and impactful discussions from the community.
[Meta] No social media startups are allowed to be posted here until after 4/1/2021 due to scams and it being too big of a time sink for me.
[Meta] Requirements for Posting/New mods.
The truth about non tech looking for tech cofounders
[EU][TECH][8] Just raised €600k - looking to add a 3rd co-founder for the role of CTO.
[USA][TECH][20] Full-Stack Developer looking for React Co-Founder to take on Goodreads out of spite.
[Meta] This is NOT A JOB BOARD. Stop posting as if you are looking for a job or you will be banned.
[USA-FL][BIZ][17] Profitable Startup Seeking Tech CoFounder.
[USA][TECH][15] Music industry co-founder needed for live concert streaming startup.
[USA][TECH][7] Seeking Tech cofounders for travel buddy app.
[USA][BIZ][4] Seeking a CTO.
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