Need a Tech Co-Founder

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2838599

by wmandrell • 15 years ago

6 12 15 years ago

news.ycombinator.com

Los Angeles, CA

I have no experience with HTML, CSS, programming, or website design. I was hit with a brilliant idea for a social networking, user review, and local search web site months ago that can create excess income for many of the common talented/skilled that lack the resources.

I am on an inexorable hunt for a tech co-founder! I am passionate about my concept and vision. Only the hungry reply.

wmandrell.iv@gmail.com

mindcrime• 15 years ago

Ok, for the sake of argument, let's say I'm a developer, intrigued by your idea, and willing to move to Los Angeles...

What do you bring to the table?

Do you have relevant industry experience?

Do you have valuable connections to advisers, customers, investors, etc?

Do you have experience with branding, marketing, promotion, and/or sales?

What will you be doing while I'm building the site?

Do you know anything about Customer Development?

Have you started Customer Development? If not, why?

Have you founded a startup before?

Do you have experience raising money?

Are you putting in of your own money into this venture?

Can you manage a company? What do you see your role in the venture as being?

Edit: Just to be clear... I'm not in the market to move to LA, but I wanted to point out that these are (among) the questions a potential tech co-founder is going to have. If you have good answers for them, it would be best to go ahead and post them now. As it stands, your post is so light on details that it's not very tempting for a qualified co-founder to reach out to you. Give 'em something to work with...

mootothemax2• 15 years ago

I agree with everything mindcrime says here. It's not being mean; if you want a technical partner, you need to tell us a lot more about you :)

On top of the above, I'd also need to know how you know your idea will work, such as how many users you have banging down the door to use it right right now, for instance. It's all part of selling your idea :)

wmandrell2• 15 years ago

Im a big thinker, self-confident, self-motivated, very organized and I have good leadership skills but no experience in this industry. I am willing to take risks.

This idea was just planted in my head about 6 months ago and I have been studying how to start and systemize the whole concept and if it's even worth putting my time & effort into it. I understand that I lack the knowledge of coding but I believe so much in the idea and its success that I cant not act upon it! I will do what it takes to get my partner/resources in helping me achieve my vision.

I have not raised any money yet but I do know of many funding companies to submit my proposal to. As soon as I find my tech co-founder then he could help me hash out the idea some more, create my promo video & beta site and start attracting attention!

Yes, I know I have what it takes to manage this company, finding funding sources, keeping the vision, and strategically set goals!

So if anyone is down to get more details and help me perfect this concept, please contact me! I will be waiting patiently by.

& Thank you so much for your very informative & honest response! I really appreciate it.

cme4• 15 years ago

Being someone who is also actively looking for a tech person, from my experience you need to do a lot more than throw a post up on Hacker News, including being more transparent about yourself.

It wasn't until I launched a product (which i had developed by outsourcing it), marketed it up to 5,000 users, got paying customers till tech people payed any attention to me. I have also have deep industry knowledge and connections that help.

You don't need a tech person to get things moving. Outsource an MVP or prototype. Spend a little to get someone interested and excited.

Just my 2 cents.

rush-tea2• 15 years ago

what is MVP? Thanks for the answer

also, how can I have my post in this 'ask' section? Both of my threads below are not anywhere near the visibility I am expecting. Is there something I need to do?

Thanks.

btw, I am also looking for one, and cme, i would need your advise.

my post on tech co founder

http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2829375

my question in regards on how to start it

http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2838115

mootothemax2• 15 years ago

what is MVP?

Minimum Viable Product:

http://www.startuplessonslearned.com/2009/08/minimum-viable-...

cme4• 15 years ago

feel free to shoot me an email, always willing to help out.

wmandrell2• 15 years ago

Really appreciate your few cents. I am new to this industry but really believe my idea can succeed.

I am looking for someone experienced in this field and can help me hash out my concept some more!

cme4• 15 years ago

I've found this helpful as well: http://www.humbledmba.com/please-please-please-stop-asking-h... http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2714304

Get out there an meet as many people as you can! Go to local events, tap into your personal networkm do whatever it takes. Its not easy, but it is possible.

Good Luck!

randall• 15 years ago

This almost seems like a parody hunt for a tech cofounder. Maybe it's actually a YC funded company looking for people to have a sense of humor.

Probably not.

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