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I think you need to be particularly careful when approaching a technical audience (like HN) for something like this. I'm not saying that I feel this attitude i

by nikz 17y ago

I think you need to be particularly careful when approaching a technical audience (like HN) for something like this. I'm not saying that I feel this attitude in particular from you, but posts of the "I'm the business guy, I need a tech guy" nature often come across as condescending to me, as a technical reader. I think the implication is "anyone can make the tech work", when in reality a technical cofounder probably feels like they'll have at least as much input into the startup as you. Or this could just be a personal attitude I've adopted after too many proposals of the "here's 1%, now go do all the work" nature ("I'm worth more because I'm the business guy!") :) In any case, best of luck finding someone.

adrianwaj 17y ago
Thank you. In the scenario I envisage, the technical lead becomes the CEO assuming I do not travel to California. I am looking for a high calibre team and feel that I and the idea warrants one. I am sacrificing my control and equity by recruiting on HN in this manner, and I agree with you about the 'tech guy' often receiving the raw deal at times, and have actually worked as that person numerous times -- the sub-ordinate in 3 non-VC backed startups already, including a ticketing startup. I am more than happy to grant more equity to other cofounders than myself: it would depend on how much input they want from me. I have also been a drummer and know what it's like for musicians and managers to organize gigs and tours.