Redko Labs editorial notes · Updated October 12, 2026
Agree on a small output
Choose a real piece of work that can finish in one or two weeks: five customer interviews and a synthesis, a prototype evaluated against a baseline, or a design-partner proposal. Define who owns each task and when you will review it.
Write down the boundaries first
State the duration, expected time, existing intellectual property, confidentiality, ownership of new work, and how either person can stop. A trial should not quietly transfer a founder’s prior work or create a vague promise of future equity. Get advice before relying on a trial agreement for valuable IP.
Observe how decisions happen
Discuss an actual disagreement. Notice whether commitments are met, uncertainty is shared early, feedback changes the work, and both people can explain the trade-offs. Compatible ambition does not require identical backgrounds.
Have the difficult conversation before incorporation
Discuss roles, decision rights, money, time commitment, founder vesting, what happens if someone leaves, and how you will resolve disputes. If the match is not right, finish cleanly and keep the useful learning.
Common questions
Does Redko Labs publicly list matching profiles?
No. The proposed process uses private, consent-based introductions.
Do introductions guarantee a cofounder?
No. Both people decide whether to meet, work together, and form a company.
Further reading
Program details are proposals until confirmed in an offer. These notes are general information, not legal, investment, medical, or immigration advice.