A temp co-founder for the wall in front of you.
Not every founder problem needs a permanent cofounder — sometimes you just need one founder facing similar walls to think it through with. Paired 1-on-1, async, off the record. Sometimes it stays a conversation. Sometimes it becomes more.
Why a temp co-founder?
- For the lonely calls.The 11pm Sunday decisions don't get easier with a bigger Rolodex. They get easier with one person who's in the same weather.
- No equity, no commitment, no calendar.Async by default. Reply when you can think clearly — not when someone else's invite says you should.
- Solo founders especially.When there's nobody else in the room, a temp co-founder is the second brain that catches what you missed.
How it works
- 01 — Tell us what you're working on.A 5-minute intake: the problem, the idea, the stage you're at.
- 02 — Get matched with up to 3 founders.Picked based on how closely their wall looks like yours.
- 03 — Talk it through, async.The thread is open — jump in and see where it goes.
FAQ
What is a temp co-founder?
A temp co-founder is another founder you can think out loud with — paired 1-on-1, async, for the decision or wall in front of you right now. No equity, no commitment, no calendar invites. Sometimes it stays a conversation. Sometimes it becomes more.
How is this different from finding a 'real' co-founder?
Plenty of cofounder relationships start as one good conversation between strangers. You& doesn't force the question — you start by talking to someone facing similar walls, and see where it goes. If it stays a one-off thinking partnership, great. If it grows into something more, that's on you and them.
Who is this for?
Solo founders, indie hackers, early-stage founders, and people seriously exploring an idea who don't have someone to think out loud with at 11pm on a Sunday. If you've ever wished there was just one person who got it, this is for you.
Is this private?
Yes. Off the record, 1-on-1, never indexed, never used to sell you anything. Your answers are only seen by your match.
Is it free?
Yes — free during beta, open to all founders. 5-minute intake, up to 3 matches, async from there.
How is You& different from a Slack community or founder network?
No feed to scroll, no channels to lurk in, no DMs from strangers. Just one quiet 1-on-1 thread with someone facing similar walls. The opposite of a network.
Find your temp co-founder.
Free during beta. Async, private, 1-on-1.
Find your match