Cofounder Matching Platforms Fail Due to Ghosting and Unrealistic Expectations
Early-stage founders seeking cofounders on matching platforms encounter endemic ghosting after initial conversations, premature demands for NDAs before substantive discussions, and unrealistic equity expectations. The absence of commitment signals or pre-qualification mechanisms means most matches waste time and produce no partnership. Structured async evaluation tools or verified intent signals could substantially improve conversion to working partnerships.
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