Cofounder Flow

Helping co-founders align on vision and thrive together.

We’re on a mission to empower co-founders to build strong, resilient partnerships through shared vision, strategic alignment, and open communication.

Our mission

At Cofounder Flow, we are dedicated to transforming the way co-founders work together. Our mission is to help founders build trust, communicate openly, and align on vision and strategy from the very beginning. We believe that a shared vision and strategic clarity are the foundation of every successful startup.

We're passionate about supporting founders at every stage—whether you're just starting out or planning for growth. Our tools and coaching are designed to help you understand each other's strengths, align on long-term goals and values, and create a unified path forward.

Team collaboration illustration showing co-founders working together on strategy and vision alignment

Meet the founders

Founded by experts in co-founder dynamics and innovation.

Our founders bring together decades of research and practical experience in helping co-founder teams build stronger partnerships.

Johnathan Cromwell, Co-Founder of Cofounder Flow and Entrepreneurship Professor at USF

Johnathan Cromwell

Co-Founder

Entrepreneurship & Innovation Professor at the University of San Francisco. Faculty Director of the campus incubator, advising hundreds of early-stage cofounders annually. MIT and Harvard Business School graduate with award-winning research in problem solving and innovation.

Stephen Cognetta, Co-Founder of Cofounder Flow and Exponent, Stanford GSB Lecturer

Stephen Cognetta

Co-Founder

Co-founder of Exponent (1M+ users), Lecturer, and Facilitator of Stanford GSB's Interpersonal Dynamics class. Previously Google Product Manager. Degrees in Princeton CS, Stanford MBA.