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| 3 | +title: "Finding a Cofounder" |
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| 6 | +- If I were to start my startup again, how would I find my cofounder? |
| 7 | +- It should be like this: If Yin Wang were starting a startup, he/she should find me. I am one of his most active 20 followers. I have followed him for ten years and agree with most of what he/she says. I’ve learned a lot from him. |
| 8 | +- Just like Daniel P. Friedman found his cofounder, he/she should have found Yin Wang. |
| 9 | +- You don’t need to find a cofounder who is equally skilled or similar to you. What matters is that they are eager to learn and share a passion for pursuing the truth. Since you both value truth, you will likely agree with each other and sometimes challenge each other's mistakes. |
| 10 | +- Because they are eager to learn, I can trust them to share the new knowledge I find. |
| 11 | +- One good cofounder is better than ten mediocre collaborators. |
| 12 | +- Trust and being like-minded are the most important qualities. |
| 13 | +- It’s like finding a spouse, but in some ways, it’s even more important than that. |
| 14 | +- One cofounder is fine. Three is okay too, as long as everyone gets along. |
| 15 | +- Make sure your cofounders can stick with you through the toughest times. |
| 16 | +- Ensure that your cofounder is someone who can grow with you, so that after 10 years, you can hand over a successful startup or a public company to them. |
| 17 | +- Think long-term and focus on the essence of this matter. |
| 18 | +- Like large companies, it may take a lot of time to find the right cofounder. It could take 2 years to find the right one. You will meet a lot of people or reconnect with old buddies, and eventually, you will find the right person. |
| 19 | +- While we prefer not to use money to find a cofounder, recruiters often lack the patience and judgment needed to find such a great fit. It’s better to rely on your own first-hand impressions and judgments. |
| 20 | +- The partner we have is likely the most suitable one, though there will be disagreements. Think about the bigger picture. If our startup project isn’t too challenging, we might find a partner more easily. |
| 21 | +- Think about everyone you meet and every collaborator you have. Reflect on why some of you couldn’t last long or go far together, or why some friendships have lasted. |
| 22 | +- Create a small team. It works best with fewer than 10 people in the current AI era. |
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