I can see two ways of finding partners:
1) Your existing social circle
2) Networking with like-minded strangers at meetups/community
Regarding, 1, not everyone in a social circle can A) add unique value, B) be in a position to take on the risks, or C) desire entrepreneurship, perhaps being a better first employee
As far as networking approach, having a good partnership surely would increase % of success. But a partnership made in haste with someone you might hardly know will surely increase the chance of failure even more so.
The 3 months of YC will be some of the hardest you work and you'll be working in extreme close proximity to your co-founders. If you don't go the solo route, just keep in mind that when looking for a co-founder you want someone who will happily go through that with you.
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I can see two ways of finding partners: 1) Your existing social circle 2) Networking with like-minded strangers at meetups/community
Regarding, 1, not everyone in a social circle can A) add unique value, B) be in a position to take on the risks, or C) desire entrepreneurship, perhaps being a better first employee
As far as networking approach, having a good partnership surely would increase % of success. But a partnership made in haste with someone you might hardly know will surely increase the chance of failure even more so.
The 3 months of YC will be some of the hardest you work and you'll be working in extreme close proximity to your co-founders. If you don't go the solo route, just keep in mind that when looking for a co-founder you want someone who will happily go through that with you.