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Ask HN: I've an idea but not all skills required, what do I do?
I've an idea for app that I think could be really useful but while i can do backend side of things I need someone who can do Android and iPhone. I could pay someone but I want someone whom I can throw ideas back and forth.. I had one friend in mind he said no. What do you guys do in this situation.
It's very simple thing, if I don't get anyone I'll just make web version but probably will have to change Target users.
But I'm still curious if you don't have friends who are interested how do you find a cofounder.
- sebg 8y agoOne thing you could try would be to find 10 customers who would give you money now in exchange for getting it for free in 1 - 2 months time. Then go on https://www.upwork.com/hire/ios-developers/ https://www.upwork.com/hire/ios-developers/ and hire a dev to build the most basic version possible.
- provlem 8y agoYou have following option - 1. Hire Developer on contract basis (fiverr.com, codercv.com , upwork.com) OR 2. Build Hybrid app, "WebView app" or similar, OR 3. Launch web version get feedback and learn to build on mobile or hire full time, OR 4. Pitch to Investor with NDA agreement.
- chrisbennet 8y agoVC don’t sign NDA do they?
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- brett40324 8y agoIf you can build the backend, then you wouldn't have much trouble getting familiar with basic ios and android development. So, really, just start. Build one feature and iterate. There's so much about your app that you don't know yet, and you will discover more and more with each step. Your problem is not the lack of a potential cofounder, that may come in time. Your problem is in thinking that you need a cofounder to build the first iteration of a mobile application. With all due respect, you're asking the wrong question(s).