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Hello!I am Gerry Wilson

Email: gwilson@justfndoit.com

Twitter: @justfndoit

Mobile: 732.213.4379

Stop Looking, Start Doing:How to Build Your Co-Founding Team

Entrepreneurs’ Network, Boston Meeting - 10/18/16

“You cannot find a co-founder. Your co-founder must find you.”

It’s Damn Hard “Looking” For a Co-Founder

■ Where’s their source of passion?

■ Will they be committed?

■ Is there independent financial stability?

■ Is my baby ugly?

It’s Never As Good (Hard) As The First Time

■ 1st start-up (original classmates decided to pursue other interests)

■ Non-technical founder building complex software platform

■ Ultimate intersection of sports and financial technology

■ After 9 months and $375k, the code did not compile

Step 1: Conduct a self-assessment

■ What do I enjoy doing?

■ What am I great at doing?

■ What is consuming most of my time?

■ WHY am I doing what I’m doing?

Steps To Attracting A Co-Founder

Steps To Attracting A Co-Founder

Step 2: Commit to the Plan

■ Write down your goal and plan

■ Set schedule of daily tasks

■ Review progress daily

Step 3: Practice the “Law of Attraction”

■ Decide where you want to go and prepare a roadmap

■ Get your mind, body, and soul ready for the ride

■ Let go of any and all resistance

■ Just f***ing do it…...........with a positive attitude

Steps To Attracting A Co-Founder

Step 4: Connect with your network

■ Tell anyone and everyone about your idea

■ Seek the “free counsel” of experts

■ Learn by doing

Steps To Attracting A Co-Founder

“You cannot find a co-founder. Your co-founder must find you.”

Thanks!Any questions?

You can find me at:■ gwilson@justfndoit.com