Feb 18, 2021

What it Takes to Find a Technical Co-Founder

By Get To Traction • Issue #13 • View online

When you’re a founder AND a programmer it’s arguably easier to launch a software product. The rise of no-code tools is helping to level the playing field and just about anyone can release at least an MVP. But then what? Having a technical co-founder is a logical step towards building out your team so you can utilize in-house development resources. You can’t simply hire someone for their technical skills, though. The Co-Founder part of the equation is the part that will matter in the end.

~Diane

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