SpaceSeeks guide
How to find a business partner
Finding a business partner takes more than a shared idea. Define what you need, check whether your skills and working styles complement each other, and document expectations before making commitments. SpaceSeeks is a social-discovery platform, not a business-partner marketplace.
Define the role before you search
Write down the specific gap a partner should fill: domain expertise, product development, sales, operations, or another responsibility. Separate essential skills from preferences, and decide how much time and risk each person is prepared to take on.
Professional communities, founder networks, industry events, and referrals are more purpose-built places to find co-founders. On SpaceSeeks, some members may list professional interests or occupations, but the platform does not screen, recommend, or match business partners.
Test how you work together
Before making a long-term commitment, discuss decision-making, ownership, time commitments, communication, finances, and what happens if one person leaves. Try a small, time-bounded project to see how you handle disagreement and follow-through.
Ask for relevant references and independently verify material claims. Get qualified legal and financial advice before signing agreements, transferring money, or assigning equity.
Protect both people with clear agreements
Put roles, contributions, intellectual property, decision rights, vesting, expenses, and exit terms in writing. Do not rely on a profile, introduction, or informal chat as evidence of credentials or a commitment.
SpaceSeeks can help people discover others who have opted into social profiles, but any professional relationship must be evaluated and arranged independently. Do not share confidential plans or sensitive business information with someone you have not vetted.
Frequently asked questions
Does SpaceSeeks match users with business partners?
No. SpaceSeeks is not a business-partner marketplace and does not screen, recommend, or match co-founders. Some members may choose to list professional interests on a social profile.
What should I discuss with a potential co-founder?
Discuss responsibilities, time commitment, decision-making, ownership, finances, intellectual property, and exit terms. Put agreed terms in writing and seek qualified advice.
How can I assess a potential business partner?
Check relevant references and claims independently, work together on a small project where practical, and get professional advice before making financial or legal commitments.
