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How I Met My Cofounder

A16z Speedrun analyzed 40 leading startups to see how they found their cofounders. Palle Broe shared the results on Linkedin. Pretty interesting.

Quick takeaways:

• Shared obsession > shared background – What drives you matters more than what’s on your resume.

• Action beats networking – Cofounderships are strengthenedd through real work, not just events or intros.

• Unexpected connections matter – Some of the strongest partnerships come from unlikely places.

Meeting your cofounder is just the start.

The real work is building a relationship that can survive the worst days. You’ll disagree, get frustrated, and occasionally wonder why you ever thought this was a good idea.

The startups that succeed aren’t the ones with the “perfect match.” They’re the ones where cofounders learn to argue productively, repair trust quickly, and keep each other accountable.

That’s all for now,

Tim He

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