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Donna S. is a product and marketing co-founder based in Rotterdam, open to meeting collaborators and willing to put €500 of their own capital on the line. Read the three answers below — what motivates them, the kind of partner they want, the business they would build — and reach out directly if it resonates.

The three questions · in their own words
01 · What motivates them

“Building a product that helps people with everyday problems and difficulties. Seeing my efforts have a positive impact on others. Doing the hard work so that I can spend the 80.000 working hours of my life on something impactful in which I believe (while not having to give up on living comfortably)! Passionate about: nutrition - healthy aging (even though I am only 25) - sleep - mental health - social topics: economic (and opportunity) inequality / healthcare access / educational equity / gender equality. My business does not have to save the world (although that would be nice) but it does need to make the costumers life healthier, easier or provide a helpful insight. Preferably in a way that is innovative and unique! [The connected LinkedIn is not my primary account for privacy purposes]”

02 · The partner they want

“I don't have the technical skills to build an app or website or to develop software or physical products, so it would be a big plus if my cofounder has (some of) these skills. But more than just a developer, I would appreciate a true partner. Someone who shares a belief in the mission and is committed to seeing it through. Personally, once I connect with a vision, I give 200% to reach the top, adapting the route whenever needed. I believe we will thrive most if we share that drive, built on a foundation of mutual trust and a shared mindset. We might both be learning as we go, but as long as we are aligned and have each other's backs, I think we can conquer a lot of the challenges ahead. If you connect with my message but don't have the technical skills, please still contact me. There are more ways to Rome and finding a cofounder who I'm aligned with is most important to me on this first-ever-start-up journey!”

03 · The dream business

“A product that is truly helpful for the costumer and keeps the human aspect in mind (e.g.: an app in which the core functions are free to use or a business where part of the profit will be donated towards a related cause). A product in a market which allows my strong drive to flourish so that the business can flourish (grow and evolve). I already have a proposal for an app with a positive health-impact (gut health). However, I am also more then open to other ideas, as long as it creates additional value to the consumers life. I have a very wide range of interests so chances are I already know a little bit about your topic, let's find out!”

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