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I'm giving away my startup idea to a deserving Haxor

18 points by poppysan 19y ago

Hey all. I have been searching for a potential partner for my startup, but as of yet have had no luck. I have several ideas for products, but some are time sensitive. This one in particular is especially time-sensitive, so I am forced to give it away or just not see it come to fruition. Hackers Help! Post your reason for getting the idea, and I will select the best one tomorrow morning. Thanks a lot. This is a great idea that I would hate to see die.

rms 19y ago
I'm curious?
- poppysan 19y ago
  I really think I have something here. I just want to make sure it gets in the right hands.
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  - metachor 19y ago
    I might be off base, but I read this thread as saying: "I have an idea that I think is worth a lot of money, but I don't have the [time|skills] to complete it myself. I want to find as few other people as possible to make the idea a reality so that I can profit while sharing the rewards with only one other person.". If this were really about just getting the idea out there and seeing it thrive, you would just come out and release the idea to the world. Some people who look at it might not do much, and some might give it wings. The only benefit of hiding it (with just one other person) is the expectation of personal gain that may not accrue if many people could start-up the idea on their own. I apologize if this is wrong or sounds overly cynical.
    - poppysan 19y ago
      I am not looking for money. i just want to see it be created. So while Im working on other things I can look at that and say...nice, somebody did it, and it didnt just disappear into the void...
      - metachor 19y ago
        I apologize for the misunderstanding --- no offense meant. And I see above that you did lay out your idea in general. That sounds like a pretty interesting idea. I hope someone can make it work as well. I've seen a similar idea already in development; check out http://www.metaplace.com/ http://www.metaplace.com/
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hoffmabc 19y ago
I want to remind everyone that ideas aren't necessarily worth anything by themselves unless you have a team or person to build and implement that idea properly. Most smart VCs won't even listen to your idea if they have to sign a NDA first.
- poppysan 19y ago
  My point exactly. I don't have the necessary capabilities to produce this idea, so instead of watching it die, I am giving it away. Also, I expect to be flamed. People might criticize, but who cares. I would rather see it be persued than never happen.
  - smopburrito 19y ago
    giving it away would be posting it... sans essay contest
djhyjak 19y ago
who doesn't love a great idea.
icey 19y ago
I think you should just release the idea here. I think releasing it to a single person is going to severely limit the chances of it becoming a real thing. If it's a good (or great) idea, multiple people might be interested in building something based on your idea.
- poppysan 19y ago
  Good idea. I'm a bit hesitant now because if the idea sucks I will look like an idiot. But hey, good idea!
  - wallflower 19y ago
    Ideas can be good, they can be bad. Any clues on your concept? I'll shoot out this idea I had so it doesn't make you look like an idiot if you release it. Take the onboard heads-up display technology from F-16 fighter jets/certain GM cars and integrate it onto the dashboard of a car with the digital radio and a lyric database - and voila - Drive-time Karaoke (bouncing ball optional) - Lawsuits (e.g. I" had to sing along to Since You've Been Gone, Officer") would stop a company from selling this but I wouldn't mind developing a workable prototype
    - m0nty 19y ago
      I want a HUD integrated into VR goggles with a GPS system so it can act as sat nav for people who are walking and cycling, etc. It could also allow you to meet with people who aren't physically there, but merely "there" online. You would see their avatar projected onto the surrounding urban environment, and they (seated at home on their computers) could move around a virtual world directly modeled on the real one. This could also be the future of tele-working. Anyone wanna give me a million $$ and call me Jesus Startup Almighty? Thought not ;) Ideas are two-a-penny, implementation and marketing are everything.
      - wallflower 19y ago
        You mean like this? :) http://terminator.wikia.com/wiki/Image:T-800a_Clothing.jpg http://terminator.wikia.com/wiki/Image:T-800a_Clothing.jpg
swombat 19y ago
Just release it already!!! Stop procrastinating :-) It's probably crap anyway :-) The longer the build-up, the harsher the come-down!
mixmax 19y ago
Respect for giving it away instead of letting it die. Not many people would do that.
poppysan 19y ago
OK, so here's the idea. Initially I was looking to add a flex developer to my team because it would perfectly suit flex/Air. But I am learning that now so this shouldnt be a problem in the future. I was looking to develop a widget-based game creation system, based on customizing a pre-set group of parameters. its limited at first, but as the community grows so will features. Games are output into a widget, shareable amongst other websites (our favs - facebook, myspace, etc). Of course there would be ranking and normal community features involved, as well as an air-based arcade where you can play your own custom games and other user's games as well. users can completely skin their game, and depending on how long they spend on it, it could become quite an extensive game. The only limits would be user creativity. This is one of my favorite ideas, being a gamer, but I am so focused on my other ideas that I think this is going to suffer. Without being able to have a team to dedicate to it, I have to give it up. Enjoy! Flame me if you want, or say it's been done b4! (kinda like my idea for peanut butter and jelly singles...hahaha)!
- carpal 19y ago
  Zynga?
  - poppysan 19y ago
    It would be similar to Zynga, with a few major differences. Zynga games can be created/edited by experienced developers. i want to create the basic framework, and libraries and just have wizards and online creation so a 10 yr old can make his own game. I planned on targeting a more mainstream audience with respect to game creation. Simple tools, but robust design features, as well as an extensive library of props can go a long way.
  - nostrademons 19y ago
    Zynga is much more in the Kongregate/Newground space, serving as a hosting & distribution service for Flash games made by experienced developers. This guy (and us) are targeting programming novices who want to create their own games without programming experience.
edw519 19y ago
Here's what'll happen when you release your idea in this forum: - If anyone calls you an idiot, they're the idiot. - You WILL receive much constructive criticism and compliments on your idea. Probably better feedback than you'd get anywhere else. - Some of us may take the idea and run with it. - Some of us may discuss yout idea here. - It mat just die here. So, what are you waiting for?
pchristensen 19y ago
Aw man, you spoiled it! I was having a great time watching everyone foam at the mouth in anticipation of this vaporware idea! I was hoping it was a joke and there was no idea (I guess that would be a troll, nevermind).
bmaier 19y ago
Want a real idea that would be easy to implement and would appeal to the masses? Write a del.icio.us clone and do recipe bookmarking so people like my mom can keep track of all the recipes she sees all over the web and people looking for good recipes could just browse the popular feed.
- bmaier 19y ago
  I should note that if anyone is interested in doing a startup around this, let me know: office at unchartedventures dot com
- mds 19y ago
  I think you could modify scuttle or pligg to do that in an afternoon or two...
  - bmaier 19y ago
    both of them are pretty clunky. I'm generally not a fan of the open source clones though it is nice that scuttle has most of del.icio.us api functionality
xekonic 19y ago
Been lurking for a period of time here. While ideas are being thrown out there, here's a thought. Allow comments from within feed readers as well as comment tracking (so you don't have to try to remember... or use co.comments, etc). Could be done one of two ways. 1. Design the 'comment module' for the large blogging platforms (blogger, wordpress, typepad, etc). Bloggers confirm their blog on the platform (to bypass captcha or similar) so a users comment goes directly into the blogs comment system. 2. Create a widget that an author can place on their site that pulls the comments from the server housing the comments. This widget would be placed directly below where "normal" comments go and would tie in as seamlessly as possible. Could be a standalone service or it could be the next feed reader that takes a chunk out of GoogleReader (unless integration with gReader could be figured out). Thoughts?
- poppysan 19y ago
  It would be great to get all the Y-combinator folks involved in group projects. Like a group section. Ppl apply to each project and the team leader chooses the developers out of the bunch. Then they can submit their project to the start-up program, and try to take it to the next level together. Im more of a strategy/design marketing guy with a programming ability, and I know there are hackers out there with complimentary skill sets. Just an idea!
  - noel_gomez 19y ago
    project group forming is a great idea, maybe that should be the first idea we collaborate on. Virtual incubator of sorts.
bluishgreen 19y ago
Does it have anything to do with the IPhone SDK?
huhtenberg 19y ago
As harsh as it may sound, the ideas are a penny a pound. Unless you have a proven track of generating and implementing viable ideas, your soliciting of the partnership at this stage is completely unappealing.
- poppysan 19y ago
  yeah. I would love to have a couple more programmers to work with, but at this stage, I really dont have a track record to show them. When I get some of my projects off the ground I'll be looking for co-founders with the same passion...
poppysan 19y ago
All of these comments and suggestions make me so much more passionate about the project. I really would like to start development. I love you guys (not in a gay way - not that theres anything wrong with that)
omarseyal 19y ago
isn't this part of what what open source is for? you have the interest in an idea being completed, but you don't have the resources to tackle it ... or necessarily the expertise ... so you start an open source project, you rally some contributors from groups / companies / schools that might benefit from it (or benefit from contributing it) and off you go ... right?
noel_gomez 19y ago
why not share it with a select group of people and find some that may want to partner to make it real? I have been in the same boat, not finding the right people to partner with.
pierrefar 19y ago
Ideas are free. Execution is what really counts.
- pg 19y ago
  Good ideas aren't quite worthless. Yes, ideas (for startups) are generally overvalued, particularly by people who have bad ones. Yes, execution is the most important ingredient in success. But ideas are worth something.
  - jkush 19y ago
    Paul, I really hope Juwo isn't reading your comment. Let's not start THAT again.

18 points by poppysan 19y ago

rms 19y ago

I'm curious?

poppysan 19y ago
I really think I have something here. I just want to make sure it gets in the right hands.
- deleted 19y ago
  [deleted]
- deleted 19y ago
  [deleted]
- metachor 19y ago
  I might be off base, but I read this thread as saying: "I have an idea that I think is worth a lot of money, but I don't have the [time|skills] to complete it myself. I want to find as few other people as possible to make the idea a reality so that I can profit while sharing the rewards with only one other person.". If this were really about just getting the idea out there and seeing it thrive, you would just come out and release the idea to the world. Some people who look at it might not do much, and some might give it wings. The only benefit of hiding it (with just one other person) is the expectation of personal gain that may not accrue if many people could start-up the idea on their own. I apologize if this is wrong or sounds overly cynical.
  - poppysan 19y ago
    I am not looking for money. i just want to see it be created. So while Im working on other things I can look at that and say...nice, somebody did it, and it didnt just disappear into the void...
    - metachor 19y ago
      I apologize for the misunderstanding --- no offense meant. And I see above that you did lay out your idea in general. That sounds like a pretty interesting idea. I hope someone can make it work as well. I've seen a similar idea already in development; check out http://www.metaplace.com/ http://www.metaplace.com/

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hoffmabc 19y ago

I want to remind everyone that ideas aren't necessarily worth anything by themselves unless you have a team or person to build and implement that idea properly. Most smart VCs won't even listen to your idea if they have to sign a NDA first.

poppysan 19y ago
My point exactly. I don't have the necessary capabilities to produce this idea, so instead of watching it die, I am giving it away. Also, I expect to be flamed. People might criticize, but who cares. I would rather see it be persued than never happen.
- smopburrito 19y ago
  giving it away would be posting it... sans essay contest

djhyjak 19y ago

who doesn't love a great idea.

icey 19y ago

I think you should just release the idea here. I think releasing it to a single person is going to severely limit the chances of it becoming a real thing. If it's a good (or great) idea, multiple people might be interested in building something based on your idea.

poppysan 19y ago
Good idea. I'm a bit hesitant now because if the idea sucks I will look like an idiot. But hey, good idea!
- wallflower 19y ago
  Ideas can be good, they can be bad. Any clues on your concept? I'll shoot out this idea I had so it doesn't make you look like an idiot if you release it. Take the onboard heads-up display technology from F-16 fighter jets/certain GM cars and integrate it onto the dashboard of a car with the digital radio and a lyric database - and voila - Drive-time Karaoke (bouncing ball optional) - Lawsuits (e.g. I" had to sing along to Since You've Been Gone, Officer") would stop a company from selling this but I wouldn't mind developing a workable prototype
  - m0nty 19y ago
    I want a HUD integrated into VR goggles with a GPS system so it can act as sat nav for people who are walking and cycling, etc. It could also allow you to meet with people who aren't physically there, but merely "there" online. You would see their avatar projected onto the surrounding urban environment, and they (seated at home on their computers) could move around a virtual world directly modeled on the real one. This could also be the future of tele-working. Anyone wanna give me a million $$ and call me Jesus Startup Almighty? Thought not ;) Ideas are two-a-penny, implementation and marketing are everything.
    - wallflower 19y ago
      You mean like this? :) http://terminator.wikia.com/wiki/Image:T-800a_Clothing.jpg http://terminator.wikia.com/wiki/Image:T-800a_Clothing.jpg

swombat 19y ago

Just release it already!!! Stop procrastinating :-) It's probably crap anyway :-) The longer the build-up, the harsher the come-down!

mixmax 19y ago

Respect for giving it away instead of letting it die. Not many people would do that.

poppysan 19y ago

OK, so here's the idea. Initially I was looking to add a flex developer to my team because it would perfectly suit flex/Air. But I am learning that now so this shouldnt be a problem in the future. I was looking to develop a widget-based game creation system, based on customizing a pre-set group of parameters. its limited at first, but as the community grows so will features. Games are output into a widget, shareable amongst other websites (our favs - facebook, myspace, etc). Of course there would be ranking and normal community features involved, as well as an air-based arcade where you can play your own custom games and other user's games as well. users can completely skin their game, and depending on how long they spend on it, it could become quite an extensive game. The only limits would be user creativity. This is one of my favorite ideas, being a gamer, but I am so focused on my other ideas that I think this is going to suffer. Without being able to have a team to dedicate to it, I have to give it up. Enjoy! Flame me if you want, or say it's been done b4! (kinda like my idea for peanut butter and jelly singles...hahaha)!

carpal 19y ago
Zynga?
- poppysan 19y ago
  It would be similar to Zynga, with a few major differences. Zynga games can be created/edited by experienced developers. i want to create the basic framework, and libraries and just have wizards and online creation so a 10 yr old can make his own game. I planned on targeting a more mainstream audience with respect to game creation. Simple tools, but robust design features, as well as an extensive library of props can go a long way.
- nostrademons 19y ago
  Zynga is much more in the Kongregate/Newground space, serving as a hosting & distribution service for Flash games made by experienced developers. This guy (and us) are targeting programming novices who want to create their own games without programming experience.

edw519 19y ago

Here's what'll happen when you release your idea in this forum: - If anyone calls you an idiot, they're the idiot. - You WILL receive much constructive criticism and compliments on your idea. Probably better feedback than you'd get anywhere else. - Some of us may take the idea and run with it. - Some of us may discuss yout idea here. - It mat just die here. So, what are you waiting for?

pchristensen 19y ago

Aw man, you spoiled it! I was having a great time watching everyone foam at the mouth in anticipation of this vaporware idea! I was hoping it was a joke and there was no idea (I guess that would be a troll, nevermind).

bmaier 19y ago

Want a real idea that would be easy to implement and would appeal to the masses? Write a del.icio.us clone and do recipe bookmarking so people like my mom can keep track of all the recipes she sees all over the web and people looking for good recipes could just browse the popular feed.

bmaier 19y ago
I should note that if anyone is interested in doing a startup around this, let me know: office at unchartedventures dot com
mds 19y ago
I think you could modify scuttle or pligg to do that in an afternoon or two...
- bmaier 19y ago
  both of them are pretty clunky. I'm generally not a fan of the open source clones though it is nice that scuttle has most of del.icio.us api functionality

xekonic 19y ago

Been lurking for a period of time here. While ideas are being thrown out there, here's a thought. Allow comments from within feed readers as well as comment tracking (so you don't have to try to remember... or use co.comments, etc). Could be done one of two ways. 1. Design the 'comment module' for the large blogging platforms (blogger, wordpress, typepad, etc). Bloggers confirm their blog on the platform (to bypass captcha or similar) so a users comment goes directly into the blogs comment system. 2. Create a widget that an author can place on their site that pulls the comments from the server housing the comments. This widget would be placed directly below where "normal" comments go and would tie in as seamlessly as possible. Could be a standalone service or it could be the next feed reader that takes a chunk out of GoogleReader (unless integration with gReader could be figured out). Thoughts?

poppysan 19y ago
It would be great to get all the Y-combinator folks involved in group projects. Like a group section. Ppl apply to each project and the team leader chooses the developers out of the bunch. Then they can submit their project to the start-up program, and try to take it to the next level together. Im more of a strategy/design marketing guy with a programming ability, and I know there are hackers out there with complimentary skill sets. Just an idea!
- noel_gomez 19y ago
  project group forming is a great idea, maybe that should be the first idea we collaborate on. Virtual incubator of sorts.

bluishgreen 19y ago

Does it have anything to do with the IPhone SDK?

huhtenberg 19y ago

As harsh as it may sound, the ideas are a penny a pound. Unless you have a proven track of generating and implementing viable ideas, your soliciting of the partnership at this stage is completely unappealing.

poppysan 19y ago
yeah. I would love to have a couple more programmers to work with, but at this stage, I really dont have a track record to show them. When I get some of my projects off the ground I'll be looking for co-founders with the same passion...

poppysan 19y ago

All of these comments and suggestions make me so much more passionate about the project. I really would like to start development. I love you guys (not in a gay way - not that theres anything wrong with that)

omarseyal 19y ago

isn't this part of what what open source is for? you have the interest in an idea being completed, but you don't have the resources to tackle it ... or necessarily the expertise ... so you start an open source project, you rally some contributors from groups / companies / schools that might benefit from it (or benefit from contributing it) and off you go ... right?

noel_gomez 19y ago

why not share it with a select group of people and find some that may want to partner to make it real? I have been in the same boat, not finding the right people to partner with.

pierrefar 19y ago

Ideas are free. Execution is what really counts.

pg 19y ago
Good ideas aren't quite worthless. Yes, ideas (for startups) are generally overvalued, particularly by people who have bad ones. Yes, execution is the most important ingredient in success. But ideas are worth something.
- jkush 19y ago
  Paul, I really hope Juwo isn't reading your comment. Let's not start THAT again.