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How to Find a Cofounder - Kat Manalac
This is an AI-generated summary of a YouTube video "How to Find a Cofounder - Kat Manalac" by Y Combinator!

Meeting a co-founder through school or work, having a fair equity split, and building a cohesive team with complementary skills are crucial for the long-term success of a startup.

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    Partner at Y Combinator discusses meeting co-founders and the importance of having one in building successful companies.
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    YC looks for co-founding teams and suggests splitting equity to start a successful company, while having a co-founder can help with tasks and emotional burden, and most successful teams met in school.
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    Teams meet their co-founders mostly at work or through mutual friends, with 33% of female founder teams meeting at school.
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    Meeting a potential co-founder through school or work is ideal as it provides context and allows for the opportunity to build respect for their work over time.
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    Well-balanced teams that can both build and sell the product they are pitching, and communicate clearly and succinctly, are preferred.
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    Teams should have prior experience working together to demonstrate their ability to stick together for the long term.
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    For an even equity split among co-founders, regardless of who came up with the idea, is important for long-term success and commitment to the company.
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How to Find a Cofounder - Kat Manalac
This is an AI-generated summary of a YouTube video "How to Find a Cofounder - Kat Manalac" by Y Combinator!