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"It is the result of completely depending on a technical cofounder. Never, ever do that." So hang on a sec. You guys were both doing tech-driven products, agr
by jdunck 15y ago
"It is the result of completely depending on a technical cofounder. Never, ever do that."
So hang on a sec. You guys were both doing tech-driven products, agree that you needed a solid person to deliver, and the lesson you draw is "don't depend on tech guys"?
The lesson I'd draw is, don't cofound with people you don't know and trust. And yes, if you don't know people who are required to deliver the goal, perhaps you should change your goal. Seriously, 2 years trying to find a tech cofounder? 1) What would have happened if you used that time to learn to code and get going yourself? 2) Did it ever occur to you that you may have a problem with the pitch? Did you ever get candid feedback on all those awesome people who passed on your golden opportunity?
Co-founding is like getting married. If you have marriage material, the right way to think is: what do we care about, and how can we play to our strengths? You absolutely must not approach it with "I really want to do X, now I just need to find someone to do it."