No Cofounder? Here’s Where to Look and What to Ask

Struggling to find the right cofounder for your startup?In episode 4 of the TxO Startup Hotline, Kofi Ampadu, partner and head of Talent x Opportunity at Andreessen Horowitz, answers a question many solo founders wrestle with:“How do I find a cofounder – and what should I look for in the right person?”Drawing from his own founder journey, Kofi shares:How to clarify what kind of cofounder you actually needWays to expand your network beyond family and friendsHow to build the relationship gradually (instead of rushing into it)Why tough conversations about equity and decision-making are a mustWhether you're solo right now or searching for the right partner, this episode is for you. Want your question answered in the series? Call 1-844-DIAL-TXO and leave us a message.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro to Episode 4 of the TxO Startup Hotline Series0:36 - “How do I find the right cofounder?”1:13 - Solo Founder vs. Cofounder1:41 - How to approach the cofounder search2:10 - Clarify what you need2:32 - Expand your network2:53 -  Build relationships, not transactions3:25 -  Align expectations early3:49 - Why the wrong co-founder is worse than no co-founder4:00 - What to do if you don’t find the right person4:14  - Final notesThe Talent x Opportunity initiative at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z TxO) supports founders building cultural innovations through funding, training and ongoing mentorship. Learn more about a16z TxO and stay updated:https://a16z.com/txohttps://x.com/a16ztxohttps://www.instagram.com/a16ztxo/https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a16z-txoThe content here is for informational purposes only, should not be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security, and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. Please note that a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed in this product. For more details, including a link to our investments, please see a16z.com/disclosures  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.