Vibe Coding - Find the right partner

Who should I do this with?

I knew it from the very beginning: doing this alone was out of the question. It wasn’t just about the technical hurdles—though those are certainly daunting—but rather a matter of my own limitations. Knowing my tendency to lose momentum, I knew I couldn’t sustain this project solo. For the sake of long-term sustainability, the quality of the product, and to avoid that desperate sense of loneliness that comes from crossing a vast ocean alone, I needed someone by my side.

Since hiring wasn't an option at this early stage, I needed someone who shared my vision—someone I could speak to with complete honesty without fear of breaking our mutual trust. Most importantly, I needed someone I already knew and trusted deeply.

That person is my cousin.

To put it plainly, she is someone I feel lucky to have in my life. She holds a PhD from one of the most prestigious art schools in the country and has built an impressive career designing sets for major TV shows and films, all while exploring various niches in art and design. Though she took a break to focus on raising her children, she never stopped pushing the boundaries of her professional craft. Currently, she lives in the U.S., caring for her family while working at a university-affiliated preschool.

That is her resume, but more importantly, we truly understand one another. We grew up together, and during my university years, I even lived with her. Having observed her closely since then, I know her to be incredibly kind and gentle, yet we share the exact same wavelength when it comes to passion. Whenever a new trend emerged, we would spend hours talking at length about the "hows" and "whys," eventually concluding with, "It would be so much fun to turn this into a business!"

When I actually started my previous business venture in mask pack manufacturing, I brought her on board. She handled everything from brand identity to product design. Beyond that, she was my partner in crime. She aligned perfectly with my philosophy of "keep working through the anxiety," and instead of saying something couldn't be done, she was always willing to just dive in and try.

Even when that business came to an end, we held numerous "post-mortem" meetings to discuss what we had learned. She must have enjoyed the process, too, because she later brought me into fun projects like design competitions—which, for the record, we didn't win. She is someone I can brainstorm with freely, laughing one moment and adding serious ideas the next. And since we’re family, even if we fight, we’re stuck with each other (sorry, sis, if that feeling isn't mutual!).

When I decided to start this new venture, no one else even crossed my mind. It had to be her.

"Let's work together."

I sent her a message on KakaoTalk.

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