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> In particular, don’t found a startup with people that ... have newborn kids As a startup founder with a newborn (well, 14-month-old) I would say that this s
by kposehn 13y ago
> In particular, don’t found a startup with people that ... have newborn kids
As a startup founder with a newborn (well, 14-month-old) I would say that this shouldn't be a global condition. There are plenty like me that I know who can put forth their full commitment - because we have supportive spouses that are completely on board with our entrepreneurial ambitions.
- w0rd-driven 13y agoI'll agree and raise another important point: With enough money, almost nothing is a barrier. I wouldn't found a startup with no income and looking to leverage that success early or your family will starve. If you have an adequate enough padding though, and yes a supportive family, you can easily be solo.
- kposehn 13y agoYep! I think a main consideration for a co-founder is the ability to weather the inevitable storm, along with the willingness to ride it out.
- jsemrau 13y agoAs a father and sole-founder I would most certainly agree and say that a family helps you focus and re-balance while lack of money is putting pressure on both. So bottom-line lack of money is a bigger problem than having a family (which should not be a problem at all)