I guess it depends on what your startup idea is. Does it have a short window of opportunity for you to capitalize on it? If so, pay someone else to do the work

I guess it depends on what your startup idea is. Does it have a short window of opportunity for you to capitalize on it? If so, pay someone else to do the work so you can get a product out now, but still learn to code so you can actively participate in the process. Otherwise, take the time, learn and write the code yourself. Even if your startup never materializes, you will have taught yourself a valuable skill.