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The "innovators" accepted by DreamIt then have the option of teaming up with the accepted "strategists" to help out with the business side of the fledgling comp
by neilc 18y ago
The "innovators" accepted by DreamIt then have the option of teaming up with the accepted "strategists" to help out with the business side of the fledgling company.
That's an interesting idea. I think that quite a few hackers could use a non-technical cofounder (provided the person is very good at their job), especially in markets like enterprise software or financial services. I'm not necessarily sure this is the best way to pair up technical and non-technical founders, but I'll be curious to see whether the program is successful.
- aneesh 18y agoIt's up to the startup how much they involve the "strategist", but from what I've heard from two groups in the program, this is definitely a helpful resource. DreamIt seems to have created a good atmosphere among the companies it has funded, with the major downside that it's in Philadelphia of all places (but that was the point of starting it I guess).
- timae 18y agoDownside for some is the major upside for others. I live in Philly, so this is good news to me! We've got first round capital out here.. and ben franklin partners. I'm glad to add another source for early idea funding to the mix.