Probably the first very important task of an entrepreneur, building a strong founding team. An entrepreneur should first sit down and identify what skills would be required to execute the business idea well. Once you have the skills listed down, you can start the process.
Look Within your
Network: You know the skills you require. Start looking within your network
of family, friends and acquaintances. Finding someone you already know is
beneficial as you already have some background about the person.
Listing on Websites:
There are various websites for finding cofounders, some being https://www.cofounderslab.com,
angel.co, http://hiringdecoder.com.
Networking: Start
joining clubs and networks in your country which are based on themes/skills
which are required by you. For instance, in Beveragewala, we were looking for
someone with Tea/Coffee retailing experience. I had joined the different
Tea/FMCG marketing groups in Delhi & Mumbai to meet and identify people who
could possibly join us.
Events: Attend
startup events and try to meet as many people as you can who may be interested
in startups. Keep pitching your idea to people who interest you. You never know
when and where you might find the right one.
Take
your time in identifying the right person to join you. Do not hurry this up as
it is very crucial to induct someone who will be a good fit. Also in the
meanwhile, keep pushing the idea yourself.
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