Cofounder Hunt was born out of a simple frustration
Cofounder Hunt was born out of a simple frustration: most networking platforms are filled with 'talkers' while the real 'builders' are out there shipping. I wanted to create a place where execution is the only currency that matters.
I've spent years in the startup ecosystem, and if there's one thing I've learned, it's that successful companies aren't built on perfect resumes, they're built on the relentless drive to ship and iterate. Traditional co-founder matching is broken and slow. We skip the small talk and dive straight into the engine room. This is a platform for the misfits, the builders, and the high-velocity founders who prioritize product over optics.
Thank you for your reply, interesting question.
We keep track of the credibility of the founders, look at it as domain authority on Google for your website. Thinks that influence credibility most are:
Stripe revenue tracking
Social Auth connections
This way we can easily filter noise and ghosts.
We are thinking of doing 2 a 3 day sprints, like a hackathon but remote. This way founders get to know each other, learn startup vibes and learn to ship fast. Building a proof-of-work portfolio.
About your e-book, we should keep in touch. Currently I'm building a bookshelf feature in my platform, so users can add read books to their profile (good for matching). I want to include a book suggestion section too, to create revenue.
This hits home. Having explored the chaos of the early stages in my ebook Startup Inferno, I’ve seen too many founders get stuck in the 'purgatory' of endless networking. Real growth only happens in the engine room, not in LinkedIn comment sections. If you’ve found a way to filter for velocity over optics, you’re solving the single biggest bottleneck for indie builders. Quick question on the mechanics: how do you plan to vet or showcase a builder's 'execution velocity' to ensure the platform stays high-signal and doesn't get diluted by the talkers?
Thank you for your reply, interesting question.
We keep track of the credibility of the founders, look at it as domain authority on Google for your website. Thinks that influence credibility most are:
Stripe revenue tracking
Social Auth connections
This way we can easily filter noise and ghosts.
We are thinking of doing 2 a 3 day sprints, like a hackathon but remote. This way founders get to know each other, learn startup vibes and learn to ship fast. Building a proof-of-work portfolio.
About your e-book, we should keep in touch. Currently I'm building a bookshelf feature in my platform, so users can add read books to their profile (good for matching). I want to include a book suggestion section too, to create revenue.
Peter, that’s a very smart approach. Filtering by 'proof-of-work' and real metrics like Stripe revenue is the only way to separate the true builders from the ghosts. It aligns perfectly with the philosophy of my book: stop the 'startup cosplay' and face the market reality.
Regarding your 2-3 day sprints: I love the idea. It’s a high-pressure diagnostic tool. You don't truly know a co-founder until you see how they handle a 'fire' or a deadline.
I’m definitely interested in your bookshelf and suggestion feature. Startup Inferno was written precisely for the audience you are gathering: founders who need a reality check before they burn their runway. It could be a high-value resource for your community to help them navigate the 'circles' of the startup journey.
Let’s definitely keep in touch. I’d be happy to discuss how we can integrate the book into your platform and perhaps even provide some specific content for your 'sprint' participants. Feel free to DM me!