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There's nothing specific to going through an incubator in what you mention, that all applies to the decision of starting a company regardless of incubators. If
by Harj 15y ago
There's nothing specific to going through an incubator in what you mention, that all applies to the decision of starting a company regardless of incubators. If you can't handle a bit of saving, planning, sacrifice and a bit of logistics then you probably shouldn't start a company.
- count 15y agoI think that's a little harsh, and misjudging what he is saying. I can handle lots of saving, planning and sacrifice, as well as logistics. I cannot handle moving to the valley, without destroying a happy family life. That doesn't mean I shouldn't start a company, it means I shouldn't apply to YC or other things that require a move to the valley. There's nothing WRONG with requiring that move, and I agree, it probably does considerably raise your chances of success. It is just not necessarily possible for everyone who would/could/should start a company.
- vyrotek 15y agoSure, I was just pointing out that life is full of layers of schleps to overcome before you get to the fun and business related schleps which you actually have a choice to overcome. For some, they are more of obstacles. Before incubators far fewer people had the opportunity to attempt to solve life's problems by starting a company. Hopefully things continue to evolve and new ways are created to expose as many minds as possible to the various business schleps in the world.