Have the business vision.
Find talent, co-founders, or join a business.
Great enterprises are rarely built alone. 1008 Community connects businesses seeking co-founders and key talent with operators and leaders looking to join and work with ambitious ventures.
How Partner Matching Works
From posting a role to aligned equity execution — structured, confidential, and milestone-backed.
Founder Posts Role & Business Vision
Founders define the missing leadership capability (Technical CTO, Operations Lead, GTM Sales Head), business thesis, and partnership preferences. Listings are actively curated to ensure opportunities remain responsive.
Operators & Co-Founders Apply
Experienced operators, senior software engineers, and domain specialists submit their background, detailed past execution track record, and desired compensation/equity preferences.
Curated Match & Private Intro
1008 Network curates high-alignment matches and coordinates a private introduction meeting to evaluate chemistry, work styles, and role scoping.
Milestone Alignment & Direct Agreement
Founders and operators establish milestone-based trial periods, vesting schedules (1-year cliff / 4-year vesting), and sign co-founder agreements directly with 100% mutual alignment.
Participate in 1008 Partner Network
Whether you have the business vision and need a partner, or you are an operator looking for your next high-conviction venture.
Looking for a Co-Founder / Talent?
Have the domain vision but need a technical CTO, operations head, or commercial sales partner? Post your requirement to be matched with curated operators.
Looking to Join a Startup?
Join our curated talent & co-founder network. Connect with high-conviction founders building real economy enterprises and software ventures for meaningful equity.
Key Principles of 1008 Partner Network
Why our co-founder matching delivers high-alignment outcomes
Openings are actively monitored and curated by 1008 Network partners so you never waste time applying to stale or inactive roles.
We prioritize partners with real skin in the game. Equity, compensation and vesting are negotiated directly between the parties based on role, contribution, commitment, business stage and other relevant factors.
Both founder requirements and applicant profiles are facilitated directly between parties with full clarity and transparency.
Partner Network Frequently Answered Questions
Everything you need to know about finding co-founders, posting leadership requirements, review standards, and equity terms.
1008 Network is a discovery and matching facilitator connecting entrepreneurs with potential co-founders and operators. All partnership contracts, vesting agreements, and trial terms are negotiated and executed directly between the parties. We hold no fiduciary or employment liability.