


Cofounder Matching: Finding the Right Partner
Thinking about finding a cofounder — or not sure if you even need one? 🤔
Join us for a practical, honest workshop designed for early-stage founders facing one of the biggest startup decisions: building the right team.
We’ll dive into:
How to know if you need a cofounder
What makes a strong cofounder match
Red flags, founder breakups, and lessons learned
Real stories from EchoHer founders
This will be the real talk, tactical tips, and a chance to meet others who are building too. We'll also host a cofounder speed dating session during the event — a fun, low-pressure way to meet potential partners face-to-face.
Looking for a cofounder?
👉 Fill out this short form https://forms.gle/aXstZEabm8HSZpjTA. We’ll share everyone's info with the group after the event to help you stay connected.
💛 Your ticket helps cover drinks, refreshments, and support future gatherings!
Host
Dar Patel, Founder & Executive Coach of Little Pursuits
Little Pursuits is a coaching firm focused on supporting founders as they navigate the unique challenges of building and scaling early-stage startups.
Dar Patel brings 15+ years of experience in consulting and tech, blending psychology and neuroscience to help founders and leaders to align their actions towards critical goals. Currently working with founders who are building companies from fintech to healthtech to edtech companies.
Bing Li, Startup Mentor & Advocate
Bing is passionate about technology, disruptive innovation, and supporting founders at the earliest stages. She established and led the startup ecosystem at Agora, the global leading RTE (Real-Time Engagement) platform, mentored founders, curated global real-time AI showcases, and partnered with VCs and hackathons to drive innovation. Before that, she managed startup programs at Berkeley SkyDeck, helping founders grow and secure funding.
As a former founder herself, Bing brings a unique blend of technical expertise, creative thinking, and real-world experience to help early-stage teams move faster with clarity and momentum. She is currently building leavenlab.xyz.
Qianwen, CEO of EchoHer | Lead Developer of Owls Head
EchoHer is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and non-binary founders and funders by increasing their representation and success in entrepreneurship. We foster a supportive ecosystem to drive meaningful change and create impactful opportunities through monthly events, co-working opportunities, curated networking sessions, pitch nights, and insightful panel discussions.
Become an EchoHer contributing member today by donating $100, and help us continue providing invaluable resources and support to women founders. Learn more here.