• February 2026 - Mumbai

Founders' Dating and Co-Building

Looking for a co-founder? Pitch in 60 seconds, meet builders, and form real startup teams. A high-energy, structured Founders Dating and Co-Building Meetup.

Free entry · •Expert Session•Match-Making

This Is Not Casual Networking

This is a curated, outcome-driven session focused on founder fit, skills, mindset, and real co-building potential. Most startups fail because of co-founder mismatch — not because of product or market.

The Lonely Founder

Great idea, but building alone with no one to share the weight.
  • Struggles to find a co-founder who shares vision and work ethic
  • Random networking events give connections but not co-builders
  • Signs up a co-founder on trust alone — ends in conflict

The Matched Founder

Walks out with the right people — not just business cards.
  • Matches with co-founders on skills, mindset, and founder fit
  • Structured sessions expose red flags before you commit
  • Expert-guided process — not left to chance
What You'll Experience

What You'll Experience

60-second pitches — get up, pitch your idea or your skills, and get seen by the whole room fast
Structured match-making — guided rounds designed to pair you with complementary co-founders, not random mingling
Expert session — hear from founders who've actually built and split equity with a co-founder, on what to look for and what to avoid
Real team formation — walk out with an actual working group, not just a stack of LinkedIn connects
A room full of builders — everyone here is actively looking to build, not just exploring the idea

Workshop Breakdown

Three battle-tested workshops designed to take you from zero to launch.

10:00 AM – 1:00 PMSaturday, 14 February 2026

Founders Dating and Co-Building Meetup

Ice-Breaking Introductions · Expert Session on Co-Founder fit · Breakout and Match-Making Sessions · Open Networking

What You'll Learn

  • How to evaluate a potential co-founder on skills, mindset, and values
  • Common co-founder mistakes and how to avoid them
  • What founder fit really means and how to test it quickly
  • How to pitch yourself in 60 seconds to attract the right co-builder
  • Structured match-making based on your startup idea and skill gaps

Your Deliverables

  • Direct connections with vetted co-founder candidates
  • Clarity on what to look for in a co-founder
  • Expert insights from Gaurav Bansal on co-founder dynamics
  • Access to the WhatsApp community for ongoing matching
Registration Closed

Workshop Details

Registrations for this event are now closed.

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Founders Dating and Co-Building Meetup

Saturday, 14 February 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (IST)
In-person · DevX, Andheri East, Mumbai
10th Floor, B Wing, 215 Atrium, Vijay Nagar Colony, J B Nagar, Andheri East, Mumbai 400093
What's Included:
Ice-Breaking Introductions
Expert Session on Co-Founder fit
Breakout and Match-Making Sessions
Open Networking
Registration Closed

Meet Your Mentors

Gaurav Bansal
Expert Speaker

Gaurav Bansal

Founder, Setu Startup School | 2X Entrepreneur

Gaurav led the Expert Session on choosing the right co-founder — covering common co-founder mistakes, founder fit evaluation, and how to structure early equity and role conversations.
  • Founder, Setu Startup School
  • Startup Mentor — IIT Delhi (DMS), IIT Madras, IIM Rohtak
  • 2X Entrepreneur

Frequently Asked Questions

Ice-Breaking Introductions (30-40 mins) → Expert Session on choosing the right co-founder by Gaurav Bansal → Breakout and Match-Making Sessions → Open Networking.
10th Floor, B Wing, 215 Atrium, Vijay Nagar Colony, J B Nagar, Near Courtyard By Marriott, Andheri East, Mumbai 400093. Google Map: https://shorturl.at/27n5R. Doors open at 9:50 AM.
Yes, entry is free. Seats are limited and allocated on a First Come and Matchmaking basis. You must fill the Google Form to confirm your seat.
Startup Founders looking for co-founders and team members, and Seekers looking to join or work at startups.
Fill the mandatory Google Form for match-making: https://shorturl.at/YTZV1 and join the WhatsApp Community for updates: https://shorturl.at/TCmim.
Email: events.tss2025@gmail.com | Phone: 9993520338. For immediate queries, message in the WhatsApp group.

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