How does one even get into the cofounder speed-dating circuit? My background is software engineer, SE manager, occasionally playing PM/TPM at a big company. I want to build something cool. Ideas are cheap, need someone who understands execution.
I’ve used the latter and can confirm there’s more than enough candidates for high quality, if you’re willing to search, read bios, and do (email) outreach.
But tbh, it's much harder than it feels like it should be.
I think places like Human Capital or OnDeck are taking a cool hands-on approach to this.
The thesis being, let's find the best people, help them find eachother, then invest.