There are some threads on this in the Ask YC Wiki - http://www.gabrielweinberg.com/startupswiki/Ask_YC_Archive http://www.gabrielweinberg.com/startupswiki/Ask_Y

There are some threads on this in the Ask YC Wiki - http://www.gabrielweinberg.com/startupswiki/Ask_YC_Archive http://www.gabrielweinberg.com/startupswiki/Ask_YC_Archive. As lbrandy says, if its a very technical idea you'll probably have to look for a technical cofounder. If it seems manageable, start learning how to hack and get coding. Its not as hard as it seems, most web apps don't require advanced CS knowledge or anything, especially for a rough alpha release. There are lots of threads about where to start with that (languages, frameworks, etc) in the Ask YC wiki linked above. Even if you do go the route of finding someone technical to help you, I'd learn to code anyways. It will only help you in this startup and any more you end up doing. Any knowledge of it will help you choose a competent cofounder as well. Good luck.