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> Are any of the following true? You are the only founder. If I'm the only founder, is it considered negative?
by CSDude 12y ago
> Are any of the following true? You are the only founder.
If I'm the only founder, is it considered negative?
- dkulchenko 12y agoYes. See http://www.ycombinator.com/faq/#q16 http://www.ycombinator.com/faq/#q16.
- AhtiK 12y agoNot necessarily, it's a bold statement to stand out and show that you don't care carrying a red flag :) Check out http://www.forbes.com/sites/bruceupbin/2011/10/18/paul-graham-dropbox-and-the-single-founder-exception/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/bruceupbin/2011/10/18/paul-graha... for encouragement or go and get a co-founder. Being a solo-founder, it's a tough ride but no-one said you shouldn't go tough. But also I keep in mind that in order to be a full stack entrepreneur, one needs to be able to attract talent and you need to have a sense to filter out wimps. Sadly I'm the only founder right now but for one specific reason - to spend time building product instead of dating founders :) But I sure wish to find the one, or two. Final note regarding solo founders & YC: if you are coming from a non-US country without a working visa and need to move to US to work for your startup then having at least 2 founders is great because then the company has the power to fire you -- which makes it possible for this new company to apply for your visa.
- rikacomet 12y agoThere are ways to having a "Sleeping Partner".. that's why its somewhat negative.. Not very, but just a bit.
- epicureanideal 12y agoWhat does "sleeping partner" mean?
- yarou 12y agoWell, I can infer it has two meanings. The intended meaning (I suppose) is "hiding" the existence of another partner. The second meaning...well, I think you can guess that one on your own.
- nirmel 12y agoThere tends to be a few solo founders in each batch. I was one. It'll cause a bit more scrutiny, but don't let it deter you!