Building up my network is exactly what I'm focusing on right now, because when I came up with the idea, I quickly realized nobody I knew could directly help me

Building up my network is exactly what I'm focusing on right now, because when I came up with the idea, I quickly realized nobody I knew could directly help me and what I want to do is going to require a solid team. I figure I'll spend another few weeks or so on hardcore networking (YC deadline, coincidence?) and then shift over to really building the product. One of the nice things for me is that entrepreneurs/engineers also count as potential customers/users so I'm still advancing my cause this way. By not being shy about what I'm trying to do, I've gotten a lot of genuine interest and useful feedback. I guess what I'm trying to say is that network effects are a major component of my momentum right now and that even though a focus on developing the product is good, building a good team quickly and finding the right support are worth the upfront investment.