Thread by @couriermedia

🧵So – you’re a solo founder who realized it may not be the best idea to go at it alone.

But finding a #cofounder (especially once you’ve set up your business) is different from other hires. It’s about finding someone to build your business with.

Here’s how to get it right 👇

✍️Start by sketching out your ideal fit.

Write a list of your own skills, experience and characteristics to identify what you’re lacking – and who you’re looking for.

Get the word out – let people know you’re on the lookout for the right person.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Consider friends and family
💻Share on social media or with well-connected contacts
🤝Hit up networking events and specialist cofounder matching services

🙂Nail that first impression – hopefully a few interested people will pop up for you to organize an informal chat about what you’re trying to build.

Prep by thinking about what you want to know in advance and what you want to share about yourself.

🛠️Test it out – work on something together.

Consider a trial project, where you work together on something related to the business to see if you’re compatible.

🗒️To kick it off, have an informal conversation about roles and responsibilities (check out our full guide to that here: mailchimp.com/courier/articl…)

If all goes well, you can give feedback on what’s working and have a more serious conversation about formalizing roles.

Check out our full guide on finding a cofounder here: mailchimp.com/courier/articl…

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