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cofounder

American  
[koh-foun-der] / koʊˈfaʊn dər /
Or co-founder

noun

  1. a person who founds or establishes something with another.


Etymology

Origin of cofounder

First recorded in 1595–1605; co- + founder 1

Example Sentences

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Why Palantir cofounder and CEO Alex Karp views working with Western militaries not just as a business opportunity, but as a higher calling.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

The technology can reduce costs for utilities that typically rely on workers to inspect vast numbers of assets, while also improving safety, said Jack Curtis, a cofounder and the company’s chief commercial officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Brad Arnold, the 47-year-old cofounder and lead singer of the Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down, died Saturday, nine months after revealing a diagnosis of kidney cancer.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

But Tesla is a tech stock, Future Fund cofounder Gary Black pointed out to Barron’s on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

The cofounder, Sasha Chanoff, has been a vocal advocate for the Banyamulenge.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana