All His Friends Were Engineers—Here’s How He Picked the Best Co-Founder

Meet Alex: A Founder with a Tough Choice

Alex has a groundbreaking startup idea, but he knows that execution is just as important as the idea itself. The problem? All of his friends from college—talented engineers like him—want to be his co-founder. However, Alex also needs someone who can attract customers, pitch investors, and handle business operations.

Instead of choosing blindly or based on friendships, he decides to use RelateableAI to analyze their strengths and weaknesses objectively.

Logging His Interactions with AI

Alex starts documenting his interactions with his potential co-founders, noting who takes initiative, who communicates effectively, and who has a natural ability to influence and lead.

The AI starts recognizing patterns in their behaviors, helping Alex understand who would truly complement his skill set rather than just being another engineer.

What AI Revealed About His Options

• Jake: A brilliant coder but prefers working solo, avoiding leadership roles.
• Ryan: Organized and detail-oriented but lacks charisma when pitching ideas.
• Kevin: Great at networking and sales but weak in technical execution.
• Daniel: A solid engineer with strong leadership skills and business acumen.

The AI’s analysis made it clear—Alex needed someone with both technical abilities and business skills. Kevin was too weak technically, while Jake and Ryan lacked leadership. Daniel, however, had the best mix of technical expertise and business acumen.

Making the Final Decision

With the data laid out, Alex confidently chose Daniel. He realized that while coding talent was important, a startup needed more than just engineers—it needed a leader who could build a company, not just a product.

By leveraging AI, he made a choice based on compatibility, skill set, and long-term vision rather than gut instinct or friendship.

Conclusion: AI for Smarter Startup Decisions

RelateableAI didn’t make the decision for Alex—it simply helped him see what was already there. Choosing a co-founder is one of the most critical startup decisions, and AI ensures founders make informed choices.

If you’re launching a startup, don’t just pick your closest friend. Use AI to analyze compatibility, leadership potential, and strategic strengths to set yourself up for success.