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I used to think "Learn to Code" was the best advice out there to find a technical co-founder. That's what I did and it worked great. But honestly, if I went ba
by rcarrigan87 10y ago
I used to think "Learn to Code" was the best advice out there to find a technical co-founder. That's what I did and it worked great.
But honestly, if I went back I wouldn't have learned to code. I would have learned enough to put up a basic lead capture page using unbounce or leadpages or some other landing page out-the-box product and started marketing.
Most good businesses can get some traction without any code. And people are always willing to talk if you have a product that already has some traction - even if it's very minimal.
The key is to figure out some super scaled down version of your product and use it to get some initial traction.
- chowes 10y agoI think this is a great response. There are so many ways to validate your idea via low-"tech" solutions without building out an app. Your value proposition is not "an app that provides X". It should be the X. Technology is just the vessel.
- michaelfeathers 10y agoYou don't "Learn to Code" so you can do it yourself. You do it to understand your business. Code will affect what your business can do, and when, more than you realize.
- rcarrigan87 10y agoFor sure, I still think there are definite benefits from learning to code. Especially, if your company is heavily tech focused. But, in the context of finding a tech co-founder, I think there are more optimal things you can do with limited time and resources.