HN user
Despite my non-techie status, I'm not willing to argue that non-techies are critical to the success of any start-up endeavor. In my mind, it's a (relatively) simple matter of identifying what expertise is required for product launch and harvesting those skills sets regardless of the packaging.
What I am willing to argue is whether the non-techie derision is necessary. And even more important, productive.
I'd love to see an attitude of mutual respect in this forum. If someone adds value, they add value. Shouldn't matter the label.
Non-techie checking in.
As an outsider, this diminution of the non-techie into the "sales and marketing" box seems pervasive throughout the hacker network. And a bit dangerous. Is is not I, the non-techie, who is responsible for your sacred traction, which is required so that you may be crowned a success?
Perhaps I've other contributions, relevant to the actual product you want me to sell, that might be of value.