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0 pointshumj15y ago0 comments

I think most good investors will shy away from single founders for many justified reasons. PG writes a lot about it in his essays. actually, most people in this space who write, will have written about this, so I won't spell it all out.

The 2 recurring themes are: How can you convince anyone of your product if you cant even convince 1 other person to join you? and 1 person just can't do it alone, you need multiple perspectives to dissect a problem.

There are very very very few exceptions, probably enough to count them all on your fingers. That said, I'm in the same boat as you and looking for a cofounder but I'd say don't just go and pick up any cofounder. Take your time because this relationship is something that takes a lot to build and is not like just hiring someone to help you with a task.

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jtesp15y ago· 3 in thread

Thanks, good points. I had a partner at one point but he wasn't motivated and so now it's just me. I do have a list of people who could become employees who have helped me in various aspects. Do you think that's enough?

ps: who is PG?

humjOP15y ago

PG: Paul Graham I can't really answer that for you since I dont know your situation so I can only speak for myself. I'd try to find someone who's more than an "employee". I'd want someone that's as invested as I am.

jtesp15y ago

Wow Paul Graham is amazing! I wish I had known about him and his essays a long time ago. Reading those is really comforting and validates that what I'm going through is normal. Thanks for the info...now back to reading some more of his essays!

jtesp15y ago

Thanks!

jtesp15y ago

I saw your thread on microcosm of internet/humanity, but won't let me reply. Good concept. My answer about what's next is: division and then war. Power struggles (ISPs, Google, Facebook, Government) will create a divide and people will be forced to choose sides. Then no matter what, they will feel they have to defend their side even if they don't fully agree. You can already see signs of this happening.

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