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Same is happening with me. I have over dozen really good startup ideas that I would like to pursue but can't do that right now due to lack of time. Apart from t

by anujkk 15y ago

Same is happening with me. I have over dozen really good startup ideas that I would like to pursue but can't do that right now due to lack of time. Apart from that I also get few requests from other hackers/startups to be their co-founder. I have been thinking about it from some time now and have found a way around. I will do something similar to ycombinator minus funding. I will give my full attention as a founder to only one startup at a time but for other startup ideas (mine or other people's) I will work as technology/business adviser for 5%-10% equity. I will give them technology/business related advice or will code/design on weekends. Networking with other hackers/founders will be important as I would need people who can give their full time and take these startups forward with little guidance and help from me. I'm sure there are many hackers looking for good ideas for startup or stuck with wrong ideas. For my own ideas, I will quickly develop a functional prototype using bootstrap/django and will look for hackers who can take the work forward. I'm not sure whether this strategy will work or not but there is no harm trying it.

lewisgodowski 15y ago
This is the option I was thinking of pursuing. I don't have nearly the connections to successfully shop these ideas around, so I guess I'll hold onto them until someone "worthy" comes around. If worst comes to worst and I don't find any founders, I'll just wait until I have the time and/or funds to make my ideas a reality.
- anujkk 15y ago
  I would suggest you to - 1. Keep working on these ideas as weekend projects(when you want to do something other than your regular work, for change). You can keep refining the idea, make UI mockups using bootstrap, code functionality using your language/framework of choice. You don't need to worry about doing it quickly or completing it before some deadline date. Just work on it as a fun projects. When you will get time to actually do it full time or when you find someone who can do it, you won't be starting from zero. Even having a HTML mockup is better than nothing and trust me it doesn't take much time. A good HTML mockup for your ideas can be easily developed at weekends. It will help you with [2]. If you get more time at weekends, you can try adding some functionality - generic(authentication etc) or idea specific. 2. Start networking. Be active on g+/twitter/hn/quora etc. and actively look for good hackers from your area. Attend startup events and make friends. Tell them about your ideas and your vision. Show them your html mockups. Try to bring them in your team.

by anujkk 15y ago

lewisgodowski 15y ago

This is the option I was thinking of pursuing. I don't have nearly the connections to successfully shop these ideas around, so I guess I'll hold onto them until someone "worthy" comes around. If worst comes to worst and I don't find any founders, I'll just wait until I have the time and/or funds to make my ideas a reality.

anujkk 15y ago
I would suggest you to - 1. Keep working on these ideas as weekend projects(when you want to do something other than your regular work, for change). You can keep refining the idea, make UI mockups using bootstrap, code functionality using your language/framework of choice. You don't need to worry about doing it quickly or completing it before some deadline date. Just work on it as a fun projects. When you will get time to actually do it full time or when you find someone who can do it, you won't be starting from zero. Even having a HTML mockup is better than nothing and trust me it doesn't take much time. A good HTML mockup for your ideas can be easily developed at weekends. It will help you with [2]. If you get more time at weekends, you can try adding some functionality - generic(authentication etc) or idea specific. 2. Start networking. Be active on g+/twitter/hn/quora etc. and actively look for good hackers from your area. Attend startup events and make friends. Tell them about your ideas and your vision. Show them your html mockups. Try to bring them in your team.