How to Find a Technical Co-Founder in College

You have a brilliant business idea, but you don't know how to code. Finding a reliable technical co-founder on campus is the biggest hurdle for student entrepreneurs.

The "Flaking" Problem

Many non-technical founders convince a CS student to build their app for 50% equity. But what happens during mid-terms? Or when that student gets a high-paying internship? The project stalls. Reliability is harder to find than coding skills.

Where to Look

If you are set on finding a co-founder, look for students who have actually shipped side projects before. Hackathons, CS clubs, and GitHub are better places to look than your dorm hallway.

The Smarter Alternative: Tech Co-Founder as a Service

Instead of giving away 50% of your company to someone who might quit in three months, you can partner with a professional team that operates on an equity model.