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Ask HN: Advice for older dude looking to find startup
Hi,
I'm 55 and am finished with a startup I co-founded because the hard work is done, and we're not headed for geometric growth.
I don't have a compelling new idea; have ample tech skills, but want to focus on operations, communication and marketing; am financially independent but won't invest money.
I've no network in the startup area and been a successful university teacher and quantitative researcher.
Ideally, I would find a small team with a vision and a reasonable chance of success. More importantly, they should be committed, competent and non-jerks,
I know lot's of people have ideas; what would you do in my place in terms of finding those with the listed qualities who'd be interested in me?
Thanks in advance.
Edit: Thanks for every reply, I'll start reaching out to individuals soon; if you mentioned mentoring or accelerators, some specific examples would be helpful to me.
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- uLogMicheal 3y agoPlease take a look at ulog.ai and ping me your email for a free subscription. I'm very open to finding collaborators for marketing/comms right now, I much prefer the tech work. Happy to chat after you've taken a look!
- a_simm 3y agoIt looks interesting, I'd be interested in finding out more about your business plan.
- digi59404 3y agoHey, I’m founding a startup that’s in stealth and going to be for the next year. I’m always looking for folks who want to be involved. Folks who come from a diverse background and can challenge my beliefs, actions, and ideas. If you’re interested in hearing a pitch, it’ll require an NDA, you can hit me up at ct@christophertimberlake.com
- askafriend 3y agoBold of you to assume I'm going to spend any time listening to a random pitch let alone sign an NDA. Ideas are totally free and useless. Unless you've truly cornered the market and have backing to capture it - in which case you wouldn't be posting offers to pitch people on a free website.
- satvikpendem 3y agoAn NDA? That's how I can tell you're a new founder. No one cares about ideas, it's all about execution. For example, I'll give you an idea, an app to book a taxi with drivers also being other people who get paid for your ride. Can you execute it? It's all about execution.
- a_simm 3y agoI sent an email
- mr_o47 3y agoHello, This sounds interesting, I myself run a small agency where me and my friends who do technical work mostly for clients but we are looking something to do similar. If you are interested I am very happy to talk to you you can email me contact[at]rukhtech.com
- a_simm 3y agoemail sent
- mooreds 3y agoI'd join an accelerator as a mentor. I know at least one case where someone did that and then eventually joined the team as a co-founder. So look for an accelerator in your area (either geographic or domain) and see if you can volunteer for the next cohort.