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The Co-Founder Match

Find your technical co-founder with confidence using the Chemistry First methodology..launching Q1 2026.
The complete step-by-step course for non-technical founders who want to find, evaluate, and partner with the right technical co-founder without wasting 6-12 months on the wrong person.
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Why Co-Founder Search Is Broken

If you’re a non-technical founder, you’ve probably experienced this

You post on co-founder matching platforms

You get 50+ responses. Half are overseas developers looking for equity + salary. The other half are local, but how do you tell who’s actually good?

You ask friends for referrals

“Do you know any developers?” Three coffee meetings later, you’re no closer to finding the right person.

You meet someone impressive

They worked at Google. They built products at Facebook. They seem perfect on paper. You partner up… and 6 months later realize you have completely different working styles.

You stay stuck in analysis paralysis

You’ve had 30 coffee meetings. You can’t tell who’s actually a good fit. So you stay a solo founder for another year.
Sound familiar?

What If You Had A Systematic Process?

The Co-Founder Match gives you the exact framework I use to help non-technical founders find technical co-founders using Chemistry First methodology.

No more guessing. No more gambling. No more analysis paralysis.

Just a proven, step-by-step system for finding and partnering with the right technical co-founder—fast.

What You'll Learn

MODULE 1: FOUNDATION (The ASSESS Phase)

What You'll Learn

  • Why most co-founder searches fail (and how to avoid those mistakes)
  • How to define what you actually need (beyond "a technical co-founder")
  • The Chemistry First framework for evaluating compatibility
  • How to know if you're actually ready for a co-founder (vs. just hiring a developer)
Outcome: Clear criteria for your ideal technical co-founder (skills + chemistry)

MODULE 2: SEARCH (The LOCATE Phase)

What You'll Learn

  • Where to find technical co-founders (beyond LinkedIn and matching platforms)
  • How to network without being salesy or desperate
  • The 5 unconventional places to meet great developers
  • How to write outreach messages that actually get responses
  • What to say in the first conversation (and what NOT to say)
Outcome: A full pipeline of potential technical co-founder candidates

MODULE 3: EVALUATE (The INVESTIGATE + GEL Phases)

What You'll Learn

  • The 20-point vetting checklist (skills + chemistry assessment)
  • How to structure a trial project (20-40 hours working together BEFORE committing)
  • Red flags to watch for (incompatible working styles, misaligned expectations)
  • How to test communication styles, decision-making, and conflict handling
  • The questions to ask (that reveal true compatibility)
Outcome: Confidence in your ability to evaluate technical talent

MODULE 4: PARTNERSHIP (The NEGOTIATE Phase)

What You'll Learn

  • How to structure co-founder agreements (equity splits, vesting, decision-making)
  • The conversations to have BEFORE you sign anything (risk tolerance, exit scenarios)
  • How to onboard a co-founder (first 30/60/90 days)
  • Maintaining co-founder chemistry as the company grows
  • What to do if things aren't working (course-correcting early)
Outcome: A rock-solid co-founder partnership built to last

Course Details

Format:

  • Self-paced online course
  • 4 modules with video lessons, worksheets, templates
  • Private community access (connect with other non-technical founders)
  • Monthly live Q&A sessions with Helen (first 6 months)

Pricing

Early Bird

£697
(waitlist members only)

Regular

£997
(after early bird period ends)
Launch Date:
January-February 2026

Is This Course For You?

This course is perfect if you

  • You're a non-technical founder with a validated idea
  • You need a technical co-founder to build your product
  • You've tried finding a co-founder but got stuck (or made a bad choice)
  • You're tired of guessing and want a systematic process
  • You're willing to invest time upfront to avoid costly mistakes

This course is NOT for you if

  • You just need a freelance developer (not a co-founder)
  • You're not ready to commit equity to a partner
  • You want someone to "do the search for you" (this is DIY with frameworks)
  • You're not willing to spend 20-40 hours testing chemistry before committing

Based On 20+ Years Of Pattern Recognition

This course is built on the Chemistry First methodology I’ve used to help 400+ founders via British Library BIPC workshops and 8 Virgin Start Up workshops.
“Helen has been amazing. I am looking at employing my first team member and have much anxiety about the process. Helen has managed to break down the process into much more manageable tasks which has helped immensely.”

— BIPC Workshop Participant, April 2021

“I had a session with Helen Sanders from HFBAC and was given such valuable and crucial advice for expanding my practice and my staff. She was also so warm and friendly and took the time to understand what I needed help with.”

— Jennifer Ekwem, Virgin Start Up Programme

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When does the course launch?
A: January-February 2026. Waitlist members get early access + early bird pricing (£697 vs. £997).
A: Self-paced video course with monthly live Q&A sessions for the first 6 months.
A: The course teaches you a systematic process. Results depend on your execution. However, if you follow the framework and don’t find anyone promising within 90 days, we offer a full refund.
A: Yes! Course graduates can upgrade to our done-for-you co-founder matching service (£5K-£8K) if they want hands-on support.
A: The Chemistry First methodology works for any co-founder search, but the course examples are tailored to non-technical founders finding technical partners. The frameworks still apply.
A: Access to a Slack/Circle community of other non-technical founders going through co-founder search. Share wins, get feedback, make connections.
A: Yes. 3-month payment plan available (3 x £350 for early bird, 3 x £399 for regular pricing).

Join The Waitlist

Be the first to know when The Co-Founder Match launches in Q1 2026.

Waitlist perks

  • Early bird pricing (£697, save £300)
  • First access to course enrollment
  • Exclusive bonus: 30-min kickoff call with Helen
  • Weekly co-founder search tips (starting now)

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