[m_herrlich]

How does one even get into the cofounder speed-dating circuit? My background is software engineer, SE manager, occasionally playing PM/TPM at a big company. I want to build something cool. Ideas are cheap, need someone who understands execution.

[julianeon]

By using the two “dating sites” he mentions: Cambrian & YC Startup School.

I’ve used the latter and can confirm there’s more than enough candidates for high quality, if you’re willing to search, read bios, and do (email) outreach.

[abeaclark]

Yes, as the previous responder mentioned, finding the right community is the first step.

But tbh, it's much harder than it feels like it should be.

I think places like Human Capital or OnDeck are taking a cool hands-on approach to this.

The thesis being, let's find the best people, help them find eachother, then invest.