Finding someone to start a venture with you is tough business. Being a newlywed and finding many similarities between this and getting married, I always tend to associate seeking a cofounder with dating. So, I've assembled five tips for you that should help set the mood.

 If you are contemplating joining someone you've just met to start a company, there’s a tendency to use a ‘good idea filter’ on them. In many cases I’ve heard potential co-founders describe their meetings as “She was nice, we definitely clicked, I could work with her, but I’m not sure I buy her idea.” It seems like a lot of potential co-founders are looking for the so-obvious, lightning-strike idea and then, and only then, to connect together and start executing. Very few companies begin with such a foundation.

The structure of standard entrepreneurial networking events where you're quickly pitching your idea may not be the best way to find a co-founder; when you're trying to find a business partner, there are many elements that have to come together for it work and many question you need to try to answer.  The amazing part about Startup Weekend is that many of those pieces can come together in just one weekend thanks to the event's unique structure.

 Got a great startup idea, but lack the team to execute?  Having trouble finding that infamous co-founder? You're not alone. Many people struggle with this, which is why we've gotten insight from all kinds of entrepreneurs in the Boston scene to help share their insights on how to find that perfect co-founder: