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Why would you even want a non-tech founder. All the value-add an MBA can bring to a small tech startup, namely: (1) contacts (2) presentation skills (3) network
by nirajr 16y ago
Why would you even want a non-tech founder. All the value-add an MBA can bring to a small tech startup, namely: (1) contacts (2) presentation skills (3) networking (the human kind) skills - can be acquired by more tech guys if they really put their head to it and put in a sustained effort. A tech-startup would be much more flab-free if a tech guy takes up this role, imho.
- sciboy 16y agoThe number one reason most startups I have tried to help fail is simply because they don't sell. Technical founders are very often scared of picking up the phone, taking someone for drinks, and just busting their ass on the street. It's safer doing stuff they are good at - coding. I can't count the number of startups I have seen go down the drink because the founders wouldn't get off the computer and go and sell something. I can tell you from personal experience how awesome it is when you get a business guy who works his ass off selling and handling contracts etc (I'm in b2b). Not only does it bring in many more sales, but it makes you more productive so you can concentrate on the task at hand - no context switching involved. Now all someone has to do is solve the problem: how do you find competent business guys or programmers. Both are hard to come by, and are mysterious to the other group.