Looking for a Founding Engineer

I would be glad to explore the opportunity to work with you. We can connect via email at [email protected]
Additionally, could you please share your LinkedIn profile?
I look forward to discussing this further.

Validate problem-solution fit before heavy build
Research: Lean Startup experiments (Ries, 2011) + startup hypothesis testing evidence (Camuffo et al., 2020).
Action: Define 5 core hypotheses (need frequency, willingness to engage weekly, trust in peer support, retention intent, referral intent) and run concierge tests with pass/fail thresholds.
Use evidence-based cofounder selection
Research: Structured selection predicts performance better than intuition (Schmidt & Hunter, 1998).
Action: Keep equity offer, but add a scored 2-week trial rubric: delivery speed, code quality, communication, ownership, learning velocity, value alignment.
Design for psychological safety and trust
Research: Online trust/reputation systems improve participation (Resnick et al., 2000); social support quality affects outcomes.
Action: Test trust features early: moderated onboarding, clear community rules, lightweight reputation signals, response quality scoring.
Run controlled product experiments
Research: Controlled web experiments are the best causal method (Kohavi et al., 2009).
Action: Weekly A/B tests on activation and retention drivers (first post prompt, matching flow, reminder cadence), with one primary KPI per test.
Strengthen the engineer pitch with uncertainty reduction
Research: High uncertainty lowers venture commitment; clearer role/roadmap improves commitment signals.
Action: Add a 90-day technical roadmap, architecture boundaries, and explicit decision rights so candidates can evaluate risk objectively.

the 20% equity-only offer from Filip caught my eye since I've been in similar equity-only situations

spent 8 months building a SaaS with 0 paying customers, mostly because i didnt validate demand before committing full time, so i get how tricky it is to find a tech partner willing to bet on equity alone

• try to be super clear about the vision and potential upside to attract someone passionate rather than just looking for a paycheck
• consider small initial milestones or vesting schedules to build trust and show progress
• dont rush into commitments without a clear agreement on responsibilities and long-term goals

how are you planning to keep the engineer motivated without salary during the crucial early phase?

Hi!

Quick question first — are you still looking for someone for this, or have you already found a technical partner?

I came across your post and find the idea interesting. For me, this would be something I’d do alongside my regular work. Equity-based collaboration is new to me, and financial aspects are not my primary motivation right now.

I’m currently looking for a project where I can actually build and develop. I’m professionally rooted in software development, have several years of hands-on experience building applications, and I’m familiar with DevOps environments as well. For the past few years I’ve been working as an Agile Coach, but I come clearly from a technical background. Development is the main focus for me here — coaching is more of an additional background and a personal interest.

If you’re open to an initial, low-pressure conversation to see whether this could be a fit, I’d be happy to connect.

AI and robotics are reshaping industries by improving efficiency and reducing costs, while simultaneously forcing companies to rethink roles, skills, and workforce structures. Need to adjust with AI-Vive era.
However, we are open to partnerships for building AI Agents, AI Receptionist, AI Automation systems, and Custom SaaS solutions powered by Python, Django, FastAPI, and Node.js.
✔ Up to 50% profit sharing
✔ 25–75% cost advantage compared to others
✔ Secure, scalable, and production-ready architecture
✔ Long-term collaboration potential
If you or anyone you know is interested in partnering on innovative AI and SaaS projects, feel free to message me to discuss the details.

Hi
I’m a Full-Stack Engineer with strong backend experience in Java and Python, and frontend ownership with React + TypeScript. I’ve owned production systems end-to-end (architecture, codebase, cloud).
I’m looking for a long-term, equity-based role with full technical ownership. While not .NET-first, I learn fast and can fully own the stack. Your vision resonates with me — happy to chat.
linkedin/in/elmanhou/

Hey, this resonates with me. I’m a software engineer interested in owning a product end to end and working long term on something meaningful.

I’m willing and motivated to learn the backend stack you’re using and take full ownership of it. I’m also comfortable owning the frontend side.

The clear split of responsibilities and long-term, equity-based mindset is exactly what I’m looking for. I’d love to hear more about your idea and vision and see if there’s a strong fit.