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Non-Technical Founder's
Co-founder Toolkit
The 20-point checklist I use to help founders evaluate technical co-founder candidates… so you don’t waste 6 months on the wrong person.
Stop Gambling On Co-Founder Decisions
Most non-technical founders make one of three mistakes when searching for a technical co-founder:
Mistake 1
Hiring for credentials
They choose whoever has the most impressive CV (Google, Facebook, Stanford). Then 12 months later, they realize impressive ≠ compatible.
Mistake 2
Saying yes to whoever shows interest
They’re desperate to move forward, so they partner with the first developer who says yes. Chemistry? Who knows.
Mistake 3
Analysis paralysis
They have coffee with 47 developers, can’t tell who’s actually good, and stay stuck as a solo founder for another year.
This toolkit solves all three.
It gives you a systematic framework for evaluating technical co-founder candidates based on chemistry AND competence—so you can make confident decisions fast.
What You'll Get (Free)
- The 20-Point Co-Founder Vetting Checklist
Chemistry First framework for evaluating candidates (skills, communication style, working preferences, decision-making, conflict handling)
- The ALIGN Framework Overview
One-page visual guide to our 4-phase methodology for finding and partnering with the right co-founder
- Red Flags To Watch For
The warning signs most non-technical founders miss (incompatible working styles, misaligned expectations, communication breakdowns)
- The Trial Project Template
How to structure a 20-40 hour working trial BEFORE you commit to a partnership (with sample projects for different startup types)
- Next Steps Guide
What to do after you’ve found a promising candidate (partnership agreements, equity splits, onboarding)
All in one easy-to-use PDF. Delivered instantly.
Used By 400+ Founders
This toolkit is based on the Chemistry First methodology I teach at British Library BIPC workshops (400+ founders helped since 2018) and Virgin Start Up workshops (8 delivered).
“Helen’s workshop was amazing. The work she does has taken traditional recruiting and made it relevant to today. I found what she had to say fascinating and I really liked her take on how to recruit potential employees now. The process she adopts makes perfect sense.”
— BIPC Workshop Participant, March 2020
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What Happens After You Download
Step 1
Check your email
You’ll get the toolkit PDF within 2 minutes. (Check spam if you don’t see it.)
Step 2
Use the 20-point checklist
Start evaluating your current co-founder candidates (or find new ones if you don’t have any yet).
Step 3
Get weekly insights
Every Saturday, I’ll send you one email with co-founder search strategies, Chemistry First tips, and founding team advice. (No fluff. Just 20+ years of pattern recognition.)
Step 4
Join the waitlist
If you want the complete step-by-step course (The Co-Founder Match, launching Q1 2026), you’ll get early access + early bird pricing.
“I have to say this session was the most helpful I’ve ever experienced for my business. You could see that Helen clearly cared and genuinely wanted to give as much value as possible. It made me feel supported especially when my business has been struggling. 3 hours well spent.”