Common wisdom is that cofounders should be sought early on. However, this is not the only approach. The ideal cofounder is a socially awkward genius, a proverbial Wozniak. He is capable of long hours, engineering feats and brilliant work. Such a man is hard to seduce, by traditional means.

So, finding your Woz is one problem. An even trickier problem is ensnaring him. This requires some craftiness. One thing to avoid is ideas. Ideas just introduce the possibility of boring the Woz with a job he doesn't want to be doing. Instead, go straight to recruiting interns. I am really hesitant to say this, considering the moral implications but this is unavoidable: young attractive, impressionable interns. Female will usually work best, but you can't be certain. Some days an unusual bait will outfish everything so don't discount young men or other non traditional choices. Avoid over the top and extroverted beauty. An understated, geeky 23 year old brunette with a tendency to wide eyed admiration is a good, safe choice. Interns are available at affordable prices at your nearest University.

Once you've baited your hook, approach slowly. Ask questions. Advice. Try to use pose interesting challenges. This is a game of seduction. Her job is to bring him to you. You're job is to be hapless, but good hearted. Egalitarianism tendencies can be overpowering, Your Woz will not let this beautiful young woman (or man, do I have to keep doing this?) set herself up for failure. You must encourage an inescapable desire to be helpful, fueled by poorly understood romantic desires and a touch of fatherly care.

Step 2 underpants.

Step 3 profit

EDIT: I see this comment has been poorly received. Would anyone like to join me as junior cofounder of an internship startup?