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> Something that has always surprised me a bit is how many developers want to run their own large companies. I am surprised at how few of them do, considering
by jstummbillig 5y ago
> Something that has always surprised me a bit is how many developers want to run their own large companies.
I am surprised at how few of them do, considering how low the barriers of entry to company making in tech are (compared to other industries with heavy requirements in space, equipment, expertise and regulations)
So I am also surprised at your experience. Most devs I know just wanna code.
- anyfactor 5y agoI don't believe there is anyone out there who just likes to sell. It is an incredibly volatile way to make a consistent living. Specially asking them to believe that only you believe in. We all know that developer who wanted to start their own startup/product but felt into hard times and so to keep the lights running they started to do consultancy/freelancing on the side. Then consultancy became their main thing and the startup was sent to the back burner or they just quit the venture entirely.
- mk89 5y ago> So I am also surprised at your experience. Most devs I know just wanna code. Same here. Never heard of any developer wanting to be CEO of a big company. Typically startup, yes, but that's mostly for "independence" and doing something cool, faster, etc.