Non-technical founders, how did you find your tech co-founder/first eng hire?

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Currently working with a fractional engineering team but post-launch/traction, would love to have someone full time!

Yannell Selman · Accepted Answer

I worked with fractional engineers for years before bringing on a CTO and I am really mad at myself for not doing it sooner! It’s been a huge game changer. I sourced through Cofounder Lab, LinkedIn, referrals, and YC Cofounder matching and found him on YC.

We launched today (would love your support! App is called Burnout Bot) and he was hugely helpful in getting us all ready this week + has been on top of it today with the launch itself!!

Shay · Answer

For us, it was one of our friends who has worked with us since school days.

Taylor Wilson · Answer

@yannell_selman thank you for sharing - signing up for YC's platform now! And congrats on the launch, I've been there with burnout and love the noise-free aspect of your product!

Taylor Wilson · Answer

@shaaay Definitely using my network and reaching out to old friends/coworkers as a source!

Alex · Answer

5 years ago i never coded, so i had to pray friends for help, the never helped me so i started to learn coding, with basci things and then evolve, if you don't have buget the idea isn't enough you need to learn what you need.

Non-technical founders, how did you find your tech co-founder/first eng hire?

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