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Programmers like to see substance. Don't hide your idea. Give as detailed a description as you can. It's ok if you can't code, make some sketches. For the numbe

by revorad 16y ago

Programmers like to see substance. Don't hide your idea. Give as detailed a description as you can. It's ok if you can't code, make some sketches. For the number of words you've written already, it's not clear what exactly you are trying to build or why it's new and amazing. Fill out the YC application to better understand and present your own business idea. Be concise. If you are really the business guy who can sell, make a video introducing yourself and describing the product. Do you write a popular blog? Why not? [Edited to add]: At least fill out your HN profile details. How do you expect people to get in touch with you? If you're really looking for a co-founder and not a code monkey, please don't ask them to fill out a form. It feels really condescending. It's really great to have vision, but don't believe it too much until you have some traction. Even Zuckerberg didn't.

cgshaw 16y ago
Thanks for the comment. I could put the deck up on slideshare or something I suppose. Dumbassery on my own part for not completing my profile though.
- revorad 16y ago
  Link to deck here? Don't bash yourself so much after every critical comment. Programmers like tough guys :-P
  - cgshaw 16y ago
    I haven't put it up yet, but I will. It'll have to wait until this afternoon, I have a client meeting here in a few and its not finished. Self-deprecation doesn't mean I'm soft. I am just willing to admit I can sometimes have a "doh" moment. Asking people to contact you and not making your contact info available is pretty dumb, lol. I often find my dialog online is viewed as bullish or flame because I'm seen as an "Alpha." I try to throw in the self-deprecation to help show although I take myself seriously, I try not to take myself too seriously. Thanks for the comment.
    - revorad 16y ago
      Cool, following you on twitter now. I just read in another thread that you know some HTML,CSS,jQuery. I strongly recommend getting a domain name and putting up a landing page for your idea. That's much more convincing to anyone than a wall of text. In fact, don't even waste your time coding it yourself. Just use this - http://unbounce.com http://unbounce.com. Start collecting email addresses. I wish you good luck. Feel free to email me if you wish to discuss anything or want feedback.

by revorad 16y ago

cgshaw 16y ago

Thanks for the comment. I could put the deck up on slideshare or something I suppose. Dumbassery on my own part for not completing my profile though.

revorad 16y ago
Link to deck here? Don't bash yourself so much after every critical comment. Programmers like tough guys :-P
- cgshaw 16y ago
  I haven't put it up yet, but I will. It'll have to wait until this afternoon, I have a client meeting here in a few and its not finished. Self-deprecation doesn't mean I'm soft. I am just willing to admit I can sometimes have a "doh" moment. Asking people to contact you and not making your contact info available is pretty dumb, lol. I often find my dialog online is viewed as bullish or flame because I'm seen as an "Alpha." I try to throw in the self-deprecation to help show although I take myself seriously, I try not to take myself too seriously. Thanks for the comment.
  - revorad 16y ago
    Cool, following you on twitter now. I just read in another thread that you know some HTML,CSS,jQuery. I strongly recommend getting a domain name and putting up a landing page for your idea. That's much more convincing to anyone than a wall of text. In fact, don't even waste your time coding it yourself. Just use this - http://unbounce.com http://unbounce.com. Start collecting email addresses. I wish you good luck. Feel free to email me if you wish to discuss anything or want feedback.