Co-found, don't just contract
Join vetted ventures as a technical co-founder with meaningful equity of 10–30%.
Co-found, don't just contract. Apply to the CPSA expert network. We review your background confidentially and match you with startups that fit your craft.
- Confidential review
- Expert evaluation
- Equity stake 10–30%
Best suited to experienced builders ready to lead, collaborate, and stay accountable for product outcomes.
Fit dimensions
- Expertise
- Availability
- Ownership
Know before you apply
Is this the right path for you?
CPSA is designed for senior practitioners who want responsibility as well as ownership.
A strong fit
You are ready to operate like a co-founder
You can lead technical decisions
You turn ambiguity into architecture, priorities, and shipped product.
You want meaningful ownership
You value long-term venture upside alongside the responsibility to create it.
You work across disciplines
You can communicate clearly with founders, product teams, and stakeholders.
Probably not right now
This path asks for more than delivery
You only want a short contract
The network is built around durable venture contribution, not isolated task delivery.
You prefer a passive role
Matched experts are expected to shape decisions, not only execute tickets.
You cannot commit consistently
Venture teams need predictable communication and accountable follow-through.
Confidence by design
A transparent process, not a vague promise
Trust comes from knowing how your information, expertise, matching, and ownership are handled.
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Private by default
Your resume and professional information are reviewed within the application process.
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Expertise is assessed
We evaluate seniority, technical depth, leadership readiness, and collaboration fit.
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Introductions are intentional
Matching is based on venture needs, your strengths, and mutual interest.
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Ownership is discussed clearly
The 10–30% range frames meaningful co-founder participation; final terms depend on the venture and role.
CPSA does not guarantee acceptance, placement, funding, or a specific equity outcome. Each match requires mutual agreement.
Where you can lead
Expertise matched to venture needs
We look beyond tool lists to the decisions, systems, and outcomes you can own.
Product & full-stack engineering
Own technical direction from prototype through scalable production delivery.
Typical venture need
A builder who can reduce product risk while establishing a maintainable foundation.
Mobile product engineering
Shape native or cross-platform experiences with reliable release discipline.
Typical venture need
A mobile lead who can connect product quality, platform constraints, and delivery.
AI & applied machine learning
Turn data and models into useful, measurable, production-ready capabilities.
Typical venture need
An applied AI leader who can separate viable product advantage from experimentation.
Product design & UX
Translate customer insight into clear workflows, interfaces, and product decisions.
Typical venture need
A design leader who can establish product clarity before expensive engineering work.
Strong specialists in security, infrastructure, data, automation, and adjacent domains are also encouraged to apply.
One true expert outweighs a hundred
Attributed to Ferdowsi
How to join
A clear path into the network
Five steps from application to ownership—transparent at every stage.
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Submit your resume
Share your skills, experience, and the kind of ventures you want to join.
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Expert review
Our team evaluates fit, seniority, and collaboration readiness.
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Project matching
We introduce you to ventures where your expertise is a genuine advantage.
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Collaboration
Work directly with innovators and stakeholders to ship and lead.
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Ownership & growth
Earn equity and grow with successful startups over time.
Before you apply
Prepare once. Apply with clarity.
Know what you need, how review works, and where the paid step appears before opening the form.
Have these details ready
A complete application helps us understand both your expertise and the kind of ownership role you want.
- A current resume in PDF, DOC, or DOCX format
- A concise summary of your technical depth and leadership experience
- Why co-founding now, and what kinds of problems you want to own
- Your realistic availability and preferred collaboration model
Ready when you are
Join the expert network
Submit your resume and take the first step toward co-founding with real equity.
Talk before you apply
Have a specific question?
Ask about eligibility, collaboration, or the application process before submitting your resume.
CPSA contact details
- info@cpsa.ir
- +98 51 3882 1326
- Mashhad, Iran
- Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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