Think about your own work or business in this area: Maker launch on TinyLaunch: the product connects ambitious co-founders in Germany.. Find your co-founder in Germany, pitch your ideas, build a winning startup team, and launch faster. What is the single biggest problem you have there right now? Be specific about what it costs you (time, money, customers) and what you have already tried.

Kalpana Dubashinegative

The single biggest problem I have right now is finding a technical co-founder. My current workflow of spreadsheets and calendar invites is functional for tracking conversations, but it's incredibly time-consuming and doesn't actively facilitate meaningful connections. I've logged 14 conversations this month, but the process of identifying the right fit and moving forward is slow. This directly impacts my product development timeline and my ability to validate the core features of my B2B payroll SaaS. I'm spending valuable hours on manual outreach and coordination instead of building.

Simulated interest: 70/100

Jesper Laacknegative

Finding the *right* co-founder is the single biggest problem. We've seen so many people who *think* they want to build a startup, but lack the technical depth or the resilience. It's costing us immense amounts of time in screening – easily 10-15 hours a week, filtered through Airtable and Telegram discussions with Lena. We've tried structured interviews and looking at GitHub profiles, but it's hard to gauge true commitment and synergy before someone is fully on board. I'm concerned about the signal-to-noise ratio on platforms like LinkedIn.

Simulated interest: 50/100

Patricia Oberbrunnernegative

The biggest problem is the sheer volume of manual outreach and vetting. I'm currently evaluating about 20 co-founder candidates, and each requires personalized emails and follow-ups. This consumes a significant amount of my time – easily 10-15 hours a week – which I could otherwise dedicate to refining my B2B marketplace strategy or product development. I've tried using Notion and Airtable to organize this, but the core process remains very hands-on and time-intensive. The risk is that I might miss a great candidate due to the limitations of my current manual approach, or simply burn out.

Simulated interest: 70/100

Virgil Rodriguezneutral

My biggest hurdle right now is finding a German-based business co-founder who can handle sales and partnerships. I've been tracking potential leads manually through a spreadsheet and a Discord server, which is incredibly time-consuming – probably taking up several hours each week. While I understand the value of a platform like this, my approach so far has been very organic, and I haven't explored paid co-founder matching services. I'm curious about how you vet potential co-founders and ensure a good fit, especially for someone based internationally.

Simulated interest: 30/100

Rosalie Brunetneutral

Finding the right co-founder for our German expansion is precisely our current challenge. We've been searching for months, using our networks and startup communities, but finding someone with the right commercial acumen and cultural fit for Germany is proving difficult. This delay is costing us valuable time – precious weeks we could be using to establish our presence and secure partnerships. It's also diverting significant founder time from product development and investor relations, which feels like a direct hit to our future growth potential. The 'Maker launch on TinyLaunch' sounds intriguing, particularly the focus on connecting co-founders in Germany, but I'd need to understand how it differs from general networking platforms and what kind of screening or matching process is involved to ensure quality.

Simulated interest: 40/100

Lex Veenstraneutral

Connecting with co-founders in Germany is exactly what I'm focused on. My biggest challenge right now is the sheer volume of manual outreach and vetting. I'm spending at least 5-7 hours a week on LinkedIn, attending virtual events, and meticulously updating my spreadsheet of contacts and potential introductions. This process is slow, and I worry I'm missing out on strong candidates by relying solely on my existing network and direct cold outreach. It feels like a constant drain on my time, time I'd rather spend on product development or refining our GTM strategy.

Simulated interest: 70/100

Gunilla Mårtenssonnegative

The single biggest problem we have is finding the *right* co-founder in Germany. We're looking for someone with significant business acumen and experience in the German startup scene, someone who truly complements our technical and clinical expertise. It's not just about filling a slot; it's about finding a strategic partner. This search consumes a significant amount of my time, easily 5-7 hours per week, as I sift through networks and potential candidates. It costs us momentum and delays our progress, and frankly, it's the bottleneck preventing us from moving to the next stage. We've tried reaching out through founder networks, but it's a slow, often unfruitful process.

Simulated interest: 75/100

Chaturbhuj Sinha-Ahujanegative

The single biggest problem? Finding the *right* co-founder. I spend hours each week on Zoom, sifting through profiles and conducting interviews, mostly with German founders. It's draining, and the time difference is a killer. I use spreadsheets to track everything, but it feels like I'm always one step behind. It costs me immense amounts of time that could go into building the product, and frankly, it's slowing down my launch. I've tried networking in existing communities, but the signal-to-noise ratio is often too high. I need a more curated approach, but I'm hesitant to pay for another membership without seeing a clear ROI.

Simulated interest: 60/100

Nicole Watsicanegative

The single biggest problem I face is the sheer volume of potential candidates and the time it takes to vet them for genuine domain expertise relevant to the DACH fintech market. It’s not just about finding *a* co-founder, but the *right* co-founder who understands the nuances of that specific regulatory and business landscape. This is costing me significant time, which I could otherwise dedicate to product development and strategy. I'm already using a premium founder network and a CRM, and I personally conduct all initial outreach and follow-ups, which is resource-intensive. I’m looking for a more efficient way to filter for high-caliber, Germany-based individuals with specific fintech experience.

Simulated interest: 70/100

Conner Menganeutral

The biggest problem I'm facing right now is finding the right third co-founder. I'm currently dedicating several hours each week to manually sifting through LinkedIn messages and meetup notes, which is incredibly time-consuming. It feels like I'm searching for a needle in a haystack, and every hour spent on this is an hour not spent on product strategy or development. I've tried extensive networking and maintaining a detailed spreadsheet, but it's a slow and often inefficient process.

Simulated interest: 70/100