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Its a classic startup. One partner has the money/business expertise, and one develops/produces. Apple started like that. If Woz told Jobs, "You can't code? I do
by unreal37 14y ago
Its a classic startup. One partner has the money/business expertise, and one develops/produces. Apple started like that. If Woz told Jobs, "You can't code? I don't need you", there'd be no Apple today.
- michaelfdeberry 14y agoJobs didn't have much business experience when they started the company and there was a friendship there. I have tried going a similar route as this when starting a company and it didn't work.
- dschiptsov 14y agoMoney is not enough. One should be worth of partnering with - well-connected, or even better - a market maker. Basically, what companies like YC do is looking at you, and thinking to whom they will sell you - they are evaluating a few exit strategies. Money usually isn't a problem. Ability to meet the right people and negotiate good terms are.