Looking for a co-founder who thinks in products, not just pixels

I'm seeking a co-founder who prioritizes building products over merely designing them. Some individuals focus on enhancing a website's appearance, while others question its necessity, target audience, inefficiencies, and whether it belongs in its current form. I require the second kind of individual. I'm in the process of establishing a startup and am looking for an additional co-founder to assume responsibility for design, product exploration, and research.

I won't disclose the product specifics publicly at this stage. We are in the pre-MVP phase, and the right person could significantly influence the direction of our project. The ideal candidate should possess curiosity to investigate a market beyond the first page of search results. They should notice the subtle aspects of products, interfaces, and experiences that others often overlook.

They should ask: Is this problem worth addressing? What are existing products doing incorrectly? Is there an opportunity that has yet to be explored thoroughly? How could this experience feel distinct rather than simply looking different? While design matters, I'm not seeking someone solely focused on producing a polished landing page.

Instead, I want someone who can take an idea, challenge it, reshape it, and provide it with a form that captures people's attention. You don't need to be a developer; if you can construct frontend interfaces, that's advantageous. However, if you don't code but are adept at using tools like Claude to transform your ideas into functional experiences, that's equally acceptable.

What truly matters is whether you possess the imagination to create something that doesn't exist yet and the curiosity to determine how it should function. I'm interested in individuals who explore unconventional design, thoughtful interactions, and products that exude intention. The kind of work that prompts questions about why it was constructed in that manner and ultimately reveals it was the correct choice.

Why a co-founder? My co-founder is currently managing marketing, market validation, and eventual sales. I seek a partner who can own the design and product aspects, not someone who merely receives a list of tasks. You would have the opportunity to question decisions, contribute to the direction, and aid in shaping the product from the outset.

It's not necessary to have a flawless portfolio or a lengthy history of startup experiences. However, I do want to see how you think. If you have developed something because you couldn't stop contemplating it, if you relish exploring ideas for their inherent value, or if you possess an eye for details that many others disregard, I would be delighted to hear from you.

If this resonates with the kind of work you'd like to engage in, please reach out. Email: somaykousis@gmail.com Instagram: somay.ipynb I'm not searching for someone to fill a role. I'm searching for someone with whom building something intriguing becomes irresistible to stop.