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I run a YC-backed startup that is comprised of me (a random non-technical dude) and some 15 contractors scattered around the world. It works amazingly, and I do
by nirmel 13y ago
I run a YC-backed startup that is comprised of me (a random non-technical dude) and some 15 contractors scattered around the world. It works amazingly, and I don't understand why people have employees and co-founders.
- soundoflight 13y agoYou'll learn why if your startup makes it a few years and you have high turnover of contractors and hence knowledge. Same goes if you lose a lot of employees. I think there's a percentage of employees to contractors that depends on the project that is the perfect ratio of employees to contractors.
- vdaniuk 13y agoI guess you can design your startup where the downsides of using contractors and consultants will be minimized. It severely limits the choice of industries but it is interesting nevertheless.
- angersock 13y agoYou appear to be running something that is basically a simple appointment app, directory, and profile service. No shit you don't need real talent on the payroll--I don't think you're ever going to hit any really hard technical problems that would benefit from that. It's not a bad model, but it also doesn't apply to everyone--especially folks bootstrapping without funding.