Finished a programme and still need a cofounder?
Finishing a programme such as Startup Express or Founder's Corner with a direction but no team is common. Browse founders and cofounders across Finland and read their profiles without signing up. Then add a free profile that names your programme and the role you are missing, and write to the people who fit.
Founders with a product already underway
Questions people in your position ask
Should I mention the programme on my profile?
Yes. A line such as "Startup Express spring 2026, still looking for a technical cofounder" tells a reader where you have been and what you need.
What about my cohort's own channels?
Ask there too. People you already know from the programme are the easiest to reach. The directory adds people those channels do not reach.
I already have a first version. Is it too late for a cofounder?
No. A first version gives the conversation something concrete. Be clear about what the role would own and what equity is still on the table.
Programmes and communities to stay close to
- StartupOulu events. Events from StartupOulu, the organisation behind Startup Express and Founder's Corner.
- Kiuas. A founder collective for idea-stage builders in Otaniemi, Espoo.
- Startup Sauna. A startup community based in Otaniemi, Espoo.
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