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Find a co-founder in Dublin

Dublin hosts the European headquarters of many global tech companies, which has created a large community of experienced engineers, product managers, sales and operations people. Some of them eventually want to leave big tech and build something of their own, making the city a good place to look for a co-founder.

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In short

To find a co-founder in Dublin, publish your project on EasyCofounder with the role you need, filter talent in Dublin and across Ireland by skills and location, and consider remote profiles from the rest of Europe. Use the messaging to shortlist candidates, then meet and test working together before committing.

On EasyCofounder, Dublin founders describe their project and the partner they need, while talent across Ireland lists skills and availability. As an English-speaking EU capital, Dublin is also a natural base for teams that mix local and remote co-founders from across Europe.

The startup ecosystem in Dublin

  • Big tech alumni

    Years of large tech companies in the city mean many professionals with experience in scaling products, international sales and operations.

  • Universities

    Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and other institutions train engineers, scientists and business graduates and run entrepreneurship programmes.

  • A gateway to the EU

    An English-speaking capital inside the EU single market, Dublin suits startups targeting both Europe and English-speaking markets.

Find your co-founder in 4 steps

  1. 1

    Create your free profile

    Describe your skills, your availability and what you bring to a founding team.

  2. 2

    Publish your project

    Say which role you are looking for (CTO, CEO, CMO…), the commitment expected and the equity on offer, in Dublin.

  3. 3

    Let the matching work

    Filter talent by skill and location, or get suggestions of compatible profiles from the AI matching.

  4. 4

    Talk, then meet

    Chat through the built-in messaging, test your collaboration on a first project and put your agreement in writing in a shareholders’ agreement.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a co-founder in Dublin?

Publish your project on EasyCofounder targeting Dublin, filter talent by skills and location, and complement your search with local meetups and university entrepreneurship programmes.

Can I find a technical co-founder who has worked in big tech?

Yes, many experienced engineers in Dublin consider joining startups. Be clear about the role, the equity and the commitment you expect, and why your problem is worth leaving a stable job for.

Can my co-founder be outside Ireland?

Yes. Many teams work remotely across Europe. Mention it in your project and plan regular in-person meetings, especially in the early months.

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