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Just read the YC Guide to Co-Founder matching - seems like I made all mistakes in the world
Long story short - I've got a consultancy business that I've been working on since 2021, slowly getting attention and trying to scale up. So far, everything happened organically, and I've invested zero dollars in growth. But I'm like really bad at sales. I once sold a brand new 500 quid bike for 25, to give you an illustration. Thought it would be a good idea to find someone experienced, and share a big chunk of the company, to get things going. I filled out the form on Y Combinator, and then I read through the guide they published The guide tells you: * Better find another technical founder than a business/sales founder or learn how to sell it by yourself - I'm kinda ready to support that person in every way to make the business work, but what's the point doing sales yourself if it's not working? * Do not expect someone to come and take ownership of things that you cannot do - isn't it the whole purpose of finding a partner? * Don't lock yourself into an idea - at this point, it's a business that some people in the industry are aware of. Is it really that bad to look for someone who can dive in? * If all of the above is true, you're probably looking for an employee rather than a co-founder - the money I make from it is barely enough to cover my own living. Are there employees that are ready to work for free (including splitting any potential revenue 50/50)? Is it really a no-go for me?4
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