Don't find a co-founder.
Work with one first.

Finding a co-founder isn't about profiles or pitches. It's about intent, pace, and showing up to do real work together.

Join founders exploring a calmer, more intentional way to collaborate.

Built for intentional founders

Everything about cofndr is designed to help you find alignment faster and waste less time on mismatched conversations.

Intent Over Credentials

We match on what you want to build and how you work—not just where you've been.

Time-Aware Matching

Availability and commitment levels are upfront. No more misaligned expectations.

Conversations First

Real dialogue before commitment. Get to know how someone thinks and communicates.

No Resume Theater

Skip the vanity metrics. Focus on what matters: working style and shared vision.

Start Small

Test compatibility with a small project before making any long-term decisions.

Curated Community

Serious founders only. We value quality conversations over quantity of matches.

Who is cofndr for?

Whether you're technical or non-technical, experienced or first-time—if you're serious about finding the right collaborator, you're in the right place.

Technical Founders

You can build the product, but need someone to handle growth, sales, or fundraising.

Looking for: Business, Marketing, Sales

Business Founders

You have the vision and market knowledge, but need technical expertise to bring it to life.

Looking for: Engineering, Product, Design

Experienced Operators

You've done this before and know what you want. Ready to find the right partner for your next venture.

Looking for: Complementary skills

How cofndr Works

A calmer way to find collaborators

Create Your Profile

Share your intent, working style, and what you're looking for. No resume theater.

Show Interest

Browse profiles and show interest in founders you'd like to connect with.

Start Talking

Have a real conversation. Get to know how they think and work.

See If It Fits

If there's momentum, try something small together before committing.

This isn't about maximizing matches.

It's about minimizing wasted time.

Most co-founder conversations fail because expectations aren't clear early. Cofndr is designed to surface alignment before things get serious.

Our principles

  • Clarity over quantity
  • Intent over credentials
  • Conversations before commitment
  • Small experiments before big decisions

Why alignment matters

Most co-founder conversations fail because expectations aren't clear early. cofndr changes that.

The Problem

Most co-founder relationships fail because misalignment shows up too late—after people have already committed time, energy, and resources.

The Solution

cofndr surfaces intent, availability, and working style upfront. Misalignment becomes obvious before anyone overcommits.

The Result

Founders waste less time on mismatched conversations and find collaborators who actually align with how they want to work.

The cofndr difference

We don't promise you'll find a co-founder. We promise you'll waste less time on mismatched conversations. By surfacing intent, availability, and working style upfront, misalignment becomes obvious before anyone overcommits. That's how you find someone you can actually build with.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about finding your next collaborator.

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