15 Places to Find a Technical Co-Founder for Your Startup 🤝

Hey y'all, talking with founders lately and we heard that searching for a technical co-founder can be really difficult, but there are so many good places to connect with the right person. Here are some: 1. CoFoundersLab: An online platform dedicated to matching co-founders in various sectors. 2. FounderDating: Connects entrepreneurs with co-founders who have complementary skills. 3. Startup Co-Founder 101 (r/cofounder101): A subreddit for discussing the dynamics of founding a startup and finding a co-founder. 4. Programming Challenges (r/dailyprogrammer): Engage with skilled programmers tackling daily challenges; great for spotting talent. 5. Local Tech Meetups: Networks like NY Tech Meetup or SF New Tech offer valuable in-person networking opportunities. 6. Y Combinator’s Founder Matching: An initiative by YC to help founders find the right partners, even outside of their programs. 7. TechCrunch Disrupt: A major networking event where tech talent congregates. 8. GitHub: Ideal for identifying active developers based on their contributions and projects. 9. Stack Overflow: A platform where you can interact with developers and gauge their expertise through Q&A. 10. Entrepreneurial Partner Search (r/cofounder): A subreddit focused on matching business founders with potential co-founders. 11. Hacker Spaces (r/hackerspaces): Subreddit dedicated to the global network of hacker spaces where techies collaborate on projects. 12. Meetup.com (Tech Founder 101): A meetup group specifically for tech founders looking for business partners. 13. Indie Hackers: Connect with solo founders and entrepreneurs who might be seeking to partner up. 14. Slack Groups: Join channels like #startup, #founders, or the Startup Chat Slack community where founders regularly discuss co-founding opportunities. 15. University Tech Transfer Offices: These offices often host networking events, incubators, or have databases of students and alumni interested in startups, providing a direct line to up-and-coming tech talent. Any other places you’ve tried that worked well for you? Let's hear your stories!