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i'm leaving my current job in three weeks to pursue a startup full-time with some of my close friends. we currently do not have a finalized idea, although we ha
by ga0bi 15y ago
i'm leaving my current job in three weeks to pursue a startup full-time with some of my close friends. we currently do not have a finalized idea, although we have brainstorm sessions almost daily.
i do agree that a good idea is necessary, but our number one priority has always been having a strong team: a team of balanced members where we can learn from one another and trust each other completely. we've committed ourselves before deciding on an idea for a few reasons:
1) we're all united by the passion of creating something that adds value to peoples' lives
2) we've known each other for many years and have similar interests
3) we understand that we have to be flexible, and we may change our idea multiple times before getting it right. it would be unfortunate to form a team revolving around a single idea, only to have the team pivot to an idea that some members did not 'sign up for'
hope that provides some additional insight.
- rewind 15y agoI definitely admire that you and your team are setting a deadline then just jumping in. I can't comment on whether or not this will work for you or not, but I admire the guts it takes to do this. One thing others in your situation need to consider, however, is that if you're brainstorming with your team daily and haven't found an idea that really strikes a cord with all of your, there's no guarantee that you'll know when this will happen after you've all left your jobs. When you no longer have a paycheque, you might feel forced to pick something that doesn't seem like quite the right fit because you have to get something done and start making money to pay the rent. It's imposing somewhat of a deadline on yourselves that you might not have if you all agreed on the idea before you left your jobs.
- ga0bi 15y agothanks for the kind words, rewind! you make a great point. i wish it was as magical as it sounds and that everyone who pursues their dreams will be successful. realistically, there are a neverending challenges in building a startup (beyond building a great product or finding the perfect team), but i guess that's what makes the process so exciting and rewarding. it definitely helps to be prepared (mentally, financially) before making the jump. analyze your financial limitations and decide how long you can support yourself. understand the worst-case scenario and be ready to face it.