What You Will Learn:
Module 1 - Finding the Right Co-Founder
Choose a co-founder who complements your strengths and shares your long-term vision.
Module 2 -Building Your First 10
Discover how to recruit, evaluate, and onboard the first people who will shape your startup's execution and culture.
Module 3 - Aligning Roles & Ownership
Set clear roles, responsibilities, and ownership structures to build accountability and prevent future conflicts.
Module 4 - Building an Investable Team
Understand what investors look for in founding teams and build a team capable of attracting capital and scaling.
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Meet Your Mentor
Prakash Balasubramanian
CEO: 18startup | Angel Investor
A seasoned finance professional with three decades of experience across banking, manufacturing, logistics, and technology, he has spent over 30 years preparing and interpreting financial statements, bringing sharp strategic insight into business numbers.
As a serial entrepreneur and an angel investor, Prakash understands exactly what investors look for and helps founders use financial clarity to build confidence, attract funding, and make smarter decisions.
Who Is This Workshop For?
For aspiring and early-stage founders looking to find the right co-founder, build their first team, and create a startup investors believe in. Gain the tools, frameworks, and confidence to build a team that executes.
Listen To Our Community
Tejas Jadhav
"I came in looking for a co-founder and left with a clear framework to identify the right person to build with."
Shreeaansh Snigdh
"The session helped me understand how to recruit my first team instead of hiring based on instinct."
Misba Shah
"I finally understood what investors mean when they say they back teams, not just ideas."
Vivek Rajalingam
"The co-founder matching exercises gave me clarity on the kind of people I should bring into my startup."
Karthikeya
"I walked away with a practical plan to build my first 10 team members with confidence."
Simran Khandelwal
"This workshop changed how I think about building startups. Great companies are built by great teams."