YC Co-Founder Matching platform

Harj Taggar explains why startup founders benefit from having a co-founder: they can share the workload, improve decisions, and support each other through stress. He advises most founders to find a co-founder before starting, with exceptions for people who have strong expertise and can make progress on a specific idea alone. He recommends looking for someone who handles stress well, shares your goals and work expectations, and can learn as the company changes. The talk covers ways to meet potential co-founders, how to test a working relationship, and how to reduce the risk of a breakup through clear expectations and regular conversations.