🤝 How to Find and Work With a Cofounder

Startup Skills — In the GenDen | LSE Generate

Did you know that over 60% of startups fail because of co-founder conflict? This hands-on workshop, part of LSE Generate's Startup Skills series, is purpose-built to equip founders with the knowledge and tools to build stronger, more resilient co-founding partnerships.

🎯 What You'll Gain

• 🔍 Finding the right fit — how to assess compatibility, complementary skill sets, and shared values when evaluating potential co-founders
• 🌐 Building your network — strategies for expanding your connections, identifying the right co-founder, and testing the partnership before fully committing
• 🛠️ Practical relationship tools — frameworks to manage the co-founder dynamic and keep the working relationship healthy and productive
• 🗣️ Self-awareness in collaboration — understanding your own communication style and working preferences to become a better founding partner

🌟 About the Speaker: Ellie Turner-Coughlin

Ellie Turner-Coughlin is a TEDx Speaker, Coach, and Founder of Rise Network — a business development consultancy dedicated to transforming the way organisations connect with their teams and clients.

After spending a decade in the luxury events sector across client and investor relations, Ellie retrained in relationship psychology and leadership before launching her own venture. She now partners with founders and businesses to unlock growth by reimagining how they connect, communicate, and collaborate.

Ellie regularly delivers leadership programmes, keynote talks, and workshops for universities and major organisations including Google, L'Oréal, TikTok, and Channel 4, covering team dynamics, co-founder relationships, client experience, and social capital. She is also a regular host of events and panel discussions across London for leaders and founders.

Organised by Generate — Entrepreneurship at LSE