Hi all,

some years ago, when started to develop my software product, i didn't really think to setup a Startup. When the software started to work and I've seen that it has good chances to live, I started to search a co-founder, but not really active, and I failed to get one. Either they didn't have interest or I didn't see in the candidate a real co-founder spirit.

Then I made a pause, focused on release. Since now i'm releasing the first version of software and I feel that can go to market with the product, I decided that must get a co-founder (maybe even 2). Alone I have no chance neither to run business, nor to get money from investors. It is simply too much for one person.

Well... when you have a co-founder from beginning, I think it is easier, because each of you invest equal (or at least proportional) time, money, energy and nerves. By time you know each other better, as well understand the product and the market on the same level. When I get a co-founder now, it will take time to transfer all my knowledge. It's OK, but I'm not really sure whether we'll have same vision and be on the same wave.

Who of you have got a co-founder in late development stage? How it worked / works, are you satisfied and happy, or regret? What were the main decisive criteria that you understood "it's him / her!". Please share your experience.