I'm a single founder but I really think I would benefit by having a partner. I would like to have a day (kind of a science fair day) where we all go and demo our applications. I will be willing to drop my idea if I could join with someone that is competent, open and has a good idea. I will be able to establish my own competency by showing off my idea.
I think that sampling bias has distorted the results.
How so?
what do you mean?
I imagine single founders are more likely to click a topic entitled "are you a single founder"
On the other hand, each single-founder company results in 1 vote for "yes", while each 2-founder company results in TWICE AS MANY votes for "no"...
Only if all the founders browse HN.
Also, people not running a startup at all could answer "no".
that's true. Maybe it just needs to be re-worded "poll: single founder, or >1 co-founders ?"
I don't think so. More likely the investor driven cult of must-have-multiple-founders has distorted people's perception.
I slapped together a quick list for single-founders who want to find co-founders to complement their skillset
Single, but not by design.I am anxious to get going and am working with an outside team of developers as I have no real tech skills of my own. I have deep vertical knowledge, content creation, connections and some good biz dev. But if I found a tech equivalent who shared and could contribute to my vision, I'd love to have him/her aboard.
I have worked on a lot of projects solo - and really recommend going with a founder if you can find a good one.
No, I am married. But I did start my own business, if that was your question.
it's also a kinda funky question as its black or white. So the co-founder running a Series B funded startup is put against a lone founder that he only works on at weekends.
What are you trying to prove?
there's a flaw with the voting... i can re-vote after posting a reply to a comment...