Startup Cofounders: Have you ever found a cofounder where....
...you two couldn't find an idea you both were passionate/excited about?
How did you proceed?
How did you proceed?
Also keep everything very clear between the two. Document everything. My new co-founder is an awesome dude. Since day 1 our chemistry was great, however I got him to sign all the documents just in case.
Here is how things worked with my current co-founder. He wanted to help me build the product I was working on cause it was his passion. He gave me a hand. We didnt think of each other as partners. We just enjoyed working together. He got excited when his proof of concept was well recieved by customers. Then he started to committ take less shifts at work to committ to the project. He acted as my co-founder without even me asking him. Then we agreed to start a business and became co-founders.
Great guy! I love working with him! But to this day, I get everything in document so he knows everything is crystal clear.
If you actively wait for good opportunities, and sharpen your skills along the way, you'll be in an enviable position all along your journey.
So instead of rushing with a cofounder to force a brilliant idea out, just keep working on your skills. One of the most important skills is recognizing good opportunities. Constantly refine yourself, keeping your eyes open, and pounce when a good opportunity presents itself.
Initially me and my co- started building our version of Amazon dash. We helped each other. This allowed me to learn his character and he learned mine.
Then we came up with an idea. While he was taking care of tech, I would simply work on business administration stuff. Also just apply for grants, you dont have to submit it, but you will know how to do it.