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The way you mention finding a technical cofounder sounds an awful lot like finding someone to do all the work for you. That's exactly what I'm afraid of: I don

by JCB_K 16y ago

The way you mention finding a technical cofounder sounds an awful lot like finding someone to do all the work for you. That's exactly what I'm afraid of: I don't want to have someone doing all the work for me. It's my idea, I want to take ownership of it. How would I go about talking to people about it? There are few people whom I personally know which would be relevant to talk to. I'd rather not post the whole idea on HN, as there are probably loads of people who can make this in a fraction of the time it would take me. Should I just email random people who I come across on the net who could give me useful advice? Doesn't feel like a great idea either.

ffumarola 16y ago
In my experience, every amazing unique idea I've had has: 1) Been created to some degree before, and 2) Been thought about by other people 100x more.
- JCB_K 16y ago
  Often true, but still dozens of startups monetize, thanks to a good idea.
  - ffumarola 16y ago
    Correct. I was just pointing out that your reluctance to discuss your idea is misguided.
netmau5 16y ago
I can send you an invite to Sparkmuse if you'd like to talk about it there. Hit me up if you'd like, email is in profile. Ask yourself who you'd sell this product/service to and try to track those people down. This isn't development, this is marketing, and it's not always easy. And yes, sometimes emailing people out of the blue works well too. If you can find someone involved in your market, such as a blogger, they might be able to provide excellent advice (just be sure to be helpful in return).
- JCB_K 16y ago
  Thanks, will do!
noahc 16y ago
What you are missing is that everyone else thinks their idea is the greatest idea, too. You could tell me your idea, and I'd probably laugh at you. I believe you're making some assumptions that simply aren't true. Screaming your ideas from the hilltops is actually a good idea. People will approach you who can help, people will offer advice and suggestions, etc. No one is going to steal your idea, and most people honestly won't care. Just as plants can't grow in a closet, ideas can't grow unless they the see the light of scrutiny of people smarter than you.

by JCB_K 16y ago

ffumarola 16y ago

In my experience, every amazing unique idea I've had has: 1) Been created to some degree before, and 2) Been thought about by other people 100x more.

JCB_K 16y ago
Often true, but still dozens of startups monetize, thanks to a good idea.
- ffumarola 16y ago
  Correct. I was just pointing out that your reluctance to discuss your idea is misguided.

netmau5 16y ago

I can send you an invite to Sparkmuse if you'd like to talk about it there. Hit me up if you'd like, email is in profile. Ask yourself who you'd sell this product/service to and try to track those people down. This isn't development, this is marketing, and it's not always easy. And yes, sometimes emailing people out of the blue works well too. If you can find someone involved in your market, such as a blogger, they might be able to provide excellent advice (just be sure to be helpful in return).

JCB_K 16y ago
Thanks, will do!

noahc 16y ago

What you are missing is that everyone else thinks their idea is the greatest idea, too. You could tell me your idea, and I'd probably laugh at you. I believe you're making some assumptions that simply aren't true. Screaming your ideas from the hilltops is actually a good idea. People will approach you who can help, people will offer advice and suggestions, etc. No one is going to steal your idea, and most people honestly won't care. Just as plants can't grow in a closet, ideas can't grow unless they the see the light of scrutiny of people smarter than you.