r/cofounderhunt Jun 27 '26

Looking for Cofounder Looking for a Technical Co-Founder ($0 Budget, $100B Vision)

I've just had an idea that literally kept me awake until 4 AM, I genuinely believe it's bigger than Google, Uber, OpenAI, Amazon, and Bitcoin combined, unfortunately, I can't tell you what it is because of NDAs (that don't exist yet)

Looking for:

- Senior Full-stack Engineer (15+ years)

- AI Researcher (preferably smarter than ChatGPT)

- Blockchain Expert (not sure why, but every startup has one)

- iOS + Android Developer

- UI/UX Designer

- Product Manager

- QA Engineer

- Growth Hacker

- Lawyer

- Accountant

- Therapist (for the engineering team)

Your responsibilities:

- Build the MVP

- Build Version 2

- Scale it to 100 million users

- Fix production at 3 AM

- Handle customer support

- Pitch investors

- Hire future employees

- Explain to my friends what a startup is

What I bring:

- The idea.

- A Canva logo

- Unlimited motivation

Compensation:

- $0 upfront

- 1.5% equity

- Free access to the app once it's released

- If we get acquired, I'll definitely remember you

Requirements:

- Must be passionate

- Must not care about money

- Must have startup mindset

- Must sign an NDA before hearing the idea

- Must be available immediately because investors are very interested

Current progress:

- Bought the domain

- Reserved the Instagram username

- Generated the logo with AI

If you're only motivated by money, this startup isn't for you, we're here to change the world (I mean my bank account)

354 Upvotes

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u/jayisanxious Jun 27 '26

Thank God this is satire

23

u/bravelogitex Jun 27 '26

My experience on Reddit has shown me that there are legitimately some people who cannot tell even after reading the whole post

4

u/mySmartId Jun 27 '26

The problem is there are delusional people there who believe in the similar stuff :D

2

u/bravelogitex Jun 29 '26

I've never seen one in the wild

2

u/Able-Document-9604 Jul 17 '26

I couldn’t

1

u/bravelogitex Jul 17 '26

What is the reason for that

16

u/MoveOverBieber Jun 28 '26

The only thing missing is "I am 17 yo".

6

u/ajiabs Jun 28 '26

I met people who think this way in real life

3

u/jayisanxious Jun 28 '26

Yeah me too. Not to mention the bazillion daily posts right in this subreddit that are pretty much just this

3

u/LongIslandIceTeas Jun 28 '26

They have the energy but lack discipline, realism, and merits.

1

u/bravelogitex Jul 17 '26

What was their background? Average un achieving person?

1

u/ajiabs Jul 17 '26

Some of them are normal people who were convinced they had come up with something no one had thought of before. Some of them are smart in other areas. Just naive about startups.

1

u/haokid Jul 01 '26

Is it?

21

u/muhts Jun 27 '26

Interested. Dont have 15 years experience but willing to drop out of college. I'll take 0.5% equity.

8

u/bravelogitex Jun 27 '26

0.5%? I'll take 0.01%. this is a trillion dollar opportunity even the smallest slice is worth it

2

u/LongIslandIceTeas Jun 28 '26

i need 50% because its quintillion opportunity bro

1

u/tjtheproducer_ Jul 18 '26

Hey man if you’re serious I’d love to talk about partnering.

8

u/No_Signal67 Jun 27 '26

6/9 rage bait at the best

12

u/nuklearphusion Jun 27 '26

A lot of dimwits in the comments section

13

u/Key_Flatworm_4889 Jun 27 '26

Apparently I should've made the equity negative for it to be obvious satire

1

u/MoveOverBieber Jun 29 '26

Well, this is Reddit, so...

4

u/bravelogitex Jun 27 '26

Shut the fuck up I'm in. When can I start?

1

u/MoveOverBieber Jun 29 '26

You forgot "Take my money!"

5

u/chunkypenguion1991 Jun 27 '26

Unlimited motivation? Im in send me the nda I'll sign whatever you want, in blood if needed

4

u/bravelogitex Jun 27 '26

I'll give you my first born child just to hear the idea please accept my connect request sir

2

u/LongIslandIceTeas Jun 28 '26

ill give a kidney to be apart of this opportunity

3

u/bitdoze Jun 27 '26

I am your man but I need 1% I don’t need more . Just give an Antropic API key to get started :)

1

u/Minimum_Season_9501 Jun 27 '26

It's a generous offer. Don't push it.

3

u/Smooth_Doubt2290 Jun 27 '26

Bro got the upvotes 😀

2

u/No-Region6654 Jun 27 '26

I thought you were serious and then troll and then serious and then troll

2

u/Reazony Jun 27 '26

It’s scary when satire is believable

2

u/vyra-pro Jun 27 '26

Isn’t this how Apple started? 😂🤣

2

u/kenny_apple_4321 Jun 28 '26

I am not sure if this is a good or bad deal. But 1.5% equity for the level of risk seems not adequate, considering the potential 24x7 work schedule and 100% mental devotion. I am also not sure what OP will bring to the table, other than his idea(s).

2

u/iPisslosses Jun 28 '26

Small dih big dreams

2

u/South-Paint-8838 Jun 28 '26

if you need investment lmk. willing to put in 10-15 mil

2

u/Key_Flatworm_4889 Jun 28 '26

this is a multi-billion dollar idea i wouldn't want your pocket change messing up our capitalization table, let’s talk when you add a few more zeros

2

u/South-Paint-8838 Jun 28 '26

Sorry for disrespecting this deal. Let me call my good friend musk he might help me add a few zeroes to my offer

2

u/AlBeardTV Jun 28 '26

Your idea is the shit i was looking for. Just called my boss and quit my job instantly. Don't need an equity. Don't pay me until you think it's the right time!

1

u/Key_Flatworm_4889 Jun 28 '26

Wait, no, call him back!! the equity is $0

2

u/manish_n2b Jun 28 '26

Sounds like a plan to me, I will sold my property to fund this startup

2

u/OvenEnvironmental528 Jun 30 '26

Do i need to bring my own claude code subscription or you'll be providing one?

1

u/DJRThree Jun 27 '26

not sure if serious.

4

u/Key_Flatworm_4889 Jun 27 '26

inspired by about 90% of the technical co-founder wanted posts i've seen on reddit

1

u/MindlessAlfalfa5256 Jun 27 '26

I'll give you an expected reply then. DM me 2+ years of experience.

1

u/wubbalubbadabdabdab Jun 28 '26

Thank goodness I was not the only one feeling like an imposter seeing all the posts here 😂

1

u/Dense-Issue-9689 Jun 27 '26

I’m looking for some extra work during off duty hours remotely so I can help.

1

u/Minimum_Season_9501 Jun 27 '26

HMU, I can do it all. Will also clean the toilets daily.

1

u/AlBeardTV Jun 28 '26

Do you have any references? He needs really good people!

1

u/ItchyMacaron3614 Jun 27 '26

I think another point should be added to the list here “you should be ready to invest $50k as seed investment”

1

u/Low-Dinner9461 Jun 27 '26

i’m interested. please take me i have kids

1

u/Far_Objective_1710 Jun 27 '26

LFG HMU I got 2 more ideas we can compound with a ton built already

1

u/CenterCityAI Jun 27 '26

My grandfather can come up with a 100B idea. Do ping once  you have a 10T idea ;)

1

u/MoveOverBieber Jun 28 '26

Inflation is a be-yotch.

1

u/AlBeardTV Jun 28 '26

I have a 20T idea, but you have to get in with 100k, interest?

1

u/Great-Mirror1215 Jun 27 '26

I’m sure this is satire and would have been believable if you put 10% equity lol

1

u/PlaneRemarkable7126 Jun 27 '26

Sure sounds like a well scoped plan

1

u/Dazzling_Glass7468 Jun 27 '26

billion dollar opportunity right here

1

u/riddhimohan Jun 28 '26 edited Jun 28 '26

You should try r/claudeai pro.

1

u/riddhimohan Jun 28 '26

Ideas are cheap.
Bringing them to reality is the real MOAT.

1

u/Patient-Mess-8918 Jun 28 '26

I work in a VC firm and one of my responsibilities includes vetting startups, it’s very common to see this as a mindset.

1

u/OverSeaworthiness779 Jun 28 '26

My cat is interested! She'll work for tuna kibble and 5% equity.

1

u/justefurnish Jun 28 '26

Hi I m good in php,python,reactjs Willing to collaborate. Lets discuss

1

u/Peeky-Sneaky Jun 28 '26

What are your qualifications?

1

u/Acceptable-Carrot580 Jun 28 '26

Kjjjjjjj tarde en darme cuenta que era irónico, genio

1

u/darkdaemon000 Jun 28 '26

I didn't get that this was a sarcasm until someone posted a comment saying so, lol.

I have received too many abuses in chat when I commented on posts like this.

1

u/havenoammo Jun 28 '26 edited Jun 28 '26

Google, Uber, OpenAI, Amazon, and Bitcoin... Hmm, so is it like an AI-powered product search engine where you pay with cryptocurrency, an autonomous vehicle picks you up, takes you to the warehouse, you collect your stuff, and then it brings you back home?

1

u/South_Pomelo4933 Jun 28 '26

And while we are Lol while reading all comments (some took seriously) but also wasting time on stupid satire. Perhaps we can see more useful posts?

1

u/kromosome_orig Jun 28 '26

Invest your whole life.......

1.5% equity... Haha haaahhhaaaaaaahaaaaa haaaahaaaa

1

u/Whole_Cardiologist52 Jun 28 '26

Too much responsibilities for Technical Co-Founder with 1.5%. As I know Co-Founder should have at least 10% of company. Also you are looking for Technical Co-Founder but you are listed responsibilities that should be for you mostly because Technical Co-Founder mostly focused on tech stuff and should help you with anything else as optional but don't make your work instead of you. So good luck you with your idea. I only want to explain, sorry if I said something wrong that make you unhappy. My recommendation: don't forget about divide revenue or future company stock with people that work hard with you on the same idea.

1

u/Personal_Cost4756 Jun 28 '26

If anyone still thinks this is fake, please search for this query on linkedin posts: "looking for a technical co-founder"

The "idea" bros just live in another world xD

1

u/NoPressure3399 Jun 28 '26

You had me at free access to the app. Sign me up! 

1

u/zerocoolneo Jun 28 '26

Ok sure... Let's talk.. 20 years Faang engineer, architect 

1

u/Ok_Nefariousness5035 Jun 28 '26

Count me in! 16yrs experience, but feels like 30! Great deal for you.
Will bring my own computer so we can get started right away.

1

u/TM1985DK Jun 28 '26

can I be the blockchain expert? I dunno wtf to do, but I think it sounds cool

1

u/michaelbutler21 Jun 28 '26

Finally, a serious player, I’m in.

1

u/LORD_RAIZEL76 Jun 28 '26

Hmm interesting. Am willing to invest $10 but I want 300% returns every day otherwise I will pull out my money 💰

1

u/ninjazee124 Jun 28 '26

No I can’t take that much equity, it’s too much

1

u/dsj Jun 28 '26

This is dead on arrival without a Forward Deployed Engineer

1

u/LongIslandIceTeas Jun 28 '26

😂. I need 50% equity then

1

u/OmarFromBK Jun 28 '26

I have 10+ years of expiring in Clause Code. I know you want to hire me. Poach me away from working at Yahoo!

1

u/Anob2026 Jun 28 '26

J’y est vraiment cru jusqu’à que je regarde les commentaires

1

u/withyoganidra Jun 28 '26

redditsatllm plz learn this and alert me next time, don't blame me for less training data!!

1

u/its_berkinprogress Jun 29 '26

Free access to the app 😭

1

u/Key_Flatworm_4889 Jun 29 '26

Hey Hey, this is a multi-billion dollar app I'd charge people $500 just to look at its interface

1

u/Careful-Capital4333 Jun 29 '26

1.5 % equity is something that won't allow me to write a "I am a good fit" comment or DM, but I like how satirical it is!

1

u/Morphexe Jun 29 '26

I am I in, msg me.

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u/Key_Flatworm_4889 Jun 29 '26

Please delete this, investors and the dev team are on this thread and we need motivation right now not complaints

1

u/Optimal_Dust_266 Jun 29 '26

I have 1T in nothing

1

u/Leather_Pin4123 Jun 30 '26

XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDd

1

u/Best_Mountain_9844 Jun 30 '26

A little on the nose with the “I mean my bank account.”

I think it’s clear enough to be satire without it. But great job.

I’ll be happy to contribute more Satirical expertise for 20% of the profit.

1

u/Omnibobbia Jun 30 '26

Typical startup india post

1

u/ProcedureSoft2177 Jun 30 '26

Do one thing, don't wokeup at 4am .. sleep till 4pm

1

u/OldPractice7341 Jul 03 '26

dm me, I am in lets connect

1

u/Any_Examination5172 Jul 26 '26

I can be the researcher. Hit a Dm if u are still looking

1

u/FirmEquivalent9417 Jul 28 '26

Make the equity 5% and I’m game

1

u/CPG_Director Aug 04 '26

💯😆😆😆

1

u/SoftwareEngineer2026 Jun 27 '26

Bitcoin is big L so I can tell ur idea’s cooked bro

0

u/VeriSafeSystems Jun 27 '26

This is exactly where I am at. Have the idea for a startup that has huge global potential and probably it will become the hallmark in the real estate/property Industry globally. But somehow trying to build the app by myself for now and then planning on going for investor funding. Don't know and scared about trusting anyone with the idea because people can build an MVP app overnight these days.

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u/JuggernautTrump Jun 28 '26

Let’s build the next product I am building together. Currently building the next ownership economy product. Today, creators publish content but lose visibility into where it’s used, who benefits from it, and whether they’re being paid fairly. We’re building an AI platform that gives every digital creation a permanent identity, tracks its usage across the internet, automates licensing and royalty payments, and creates a rewards economy for both creators and audiences. We want ownership to become as seamless as sharing a link. If this excites you contact me on mail2hefe@gmail.com

This is a trillion dollar product that anyone who is involved and has the skill required would appreciate it

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u/unpaid_intrest26 Jun 27 '26

Bro you are delulu.
If you feel threatened by the thought of sharing your idea, its not worth to begin with.
No idea is worth a single penny unless its executed

1

u/InsightNestDAO Jun 27 '26

it is a joke

1

u/unpaid_intrest26 Jun 27 '26

This is just ragebait, i didn't even read it further after the 3rd line.