Tell HN: YC will help you find a co-founder
I've been working on a startup for <i>years</i>, like the better part of a decade and finding cofounders is like planning where lightning will strike; unless you're already in the right place, it's almost impossible.<p>I've tried things like cofounderslab, cold messaging through social DMs and working my network but there's such a small cohort of people who (1) find value in working at a startup, (2) are willing to take equity in the beginning without being paid and (3) believe in your idea enough to want to work hard.<p>I've had to learn how to scale myself into different roles (outside of engineering) to keep going, but it really is an exercise in testing your limits: mentally, physically, emotionally, socially...<p>I hope this is something that actually <i>works</i>.<p>edit: Just to give more context, I have had people who I trusted and who initially signed on to help, but they fell out somewhat quickly due to one of the three things I mentioned above. Most people don't understand how much work goes into actually making a startup happen and flame out pretty quickly...alas...