But finding someone who has the right skills, the right personality, the right work style, the right vision isn't easy. In fact, judging from the number of times you see people posting "looking for co-founder" on Hacker News, it's quite a challenge.

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On Monday, the Cofounder Network launched, aiming to help solve this problem by matching entrepreneurs from around the world. "By connecting superior entrepreneurs to start up new ventures," reads the blog post announcing the network, "we will boost the startup ecosystem and help solve world problems along the way."

The Cofounder Network is an initiative of techVenture, which already works to bring together entrepreneurs and investors. The Cofounder Network will function in a similar way, addressing both the screening and the matching of applicants.

You can either apply directly to the network or be referred by a partner. Currently, these partners include Startup School, Indiegogo, Linden Ventures, Palomar5, and others.

Sep 9th

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RT @fifthroom: Have a #Startup or a New Business? Need an #Office? Try Converge #Coworking - the #community office of #NewJersey http://cot.ag/bFEyuc #fb

Sep 9th

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[AZ news] Phoenix joins national co-working trend with CO+HOOTS http://bit.ly/bYUETT

Sep 9th

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[AZ news] Phoenix joins national co-working trend with CO+HOOTS http://bit.ly/bYUETT

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Sep 9th

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One of the big debates in the venture capital industry lately has been the growing argument between so-called "super angels" and traditional VCs - the former being prone to mention how they feel the latter "sucks." As one would expect, many voices in the industry have made themselves heard in the form of VC blog posts and passionate, profanity-laced shouting matches. But when the fog of war clears, what should startups take away from the debate? Should they seek investment from VCs or super angels? Or both? Thankfully, some level-headed perspectives have emerged that are aimed at helping young startups interpret the lessons to be learned.

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"The financing sources that are appropriate if you need a total of $1 million are different than if you need $10 million or $100 million."
- Chip Hazard, Flybridge Capital

Is there a benefit to one over the other? As Founder Collectvie's Eric Paley said in a blog post on the topic earlier this week, "the world isn't so black and white." When it comes down to it, every startup is unique, just as every VC is unique and every angel is unique - so there is probably no blanket assumption that can be made about the industry. For startups setting their sights on the beast of the early-stage funding market, Chip Hazard, a partner at Flybridge Capital, suggests to simply figure out what works best for your company.

"Put together an overall multiyear plan for your business, assume it takes longer and more money than what the plan suggests, and then determine what that means," writes Hazard. "The simple point here is that the financing sources that are appropriate if you need a total of $1 million are different than if you need $10 million or $100 million."

He also notes that while many would prefer to raise all of this capital at once, the smart decision is to raise it piece-be-piece.

Sep 8th

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New Haven Coworking Space: The Grove http://wp.me/pAnxi-r7 #nhv #startup #swforce #ct

@kevin_u That is the awesome. Night coworking tonight?

Sep 8th

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