* I am definitely no corporate exec, and never worked in a large company.* But you sound like one; you dont have to work at a corporation to have that approach

* I am definitely no corporate exec, and never worked in a large company.* But you sound like one; you dont have to work at a corporation to have that approach. There is nothing wrong with talking and acting like that - the only thing is you probably wont find anyone here willing to work like that :) pg has an excellent essay called Hackers & Painters which explains, basically, why you don't want the hackers you'll find here. We dont implement ideas :) Ultimately: I don't want to overly put my balls on the line unless I absolutely must. That is probably the main reason you wont find anyone here to help you out. And is definitely the reason YC would almost certainly turn you down. We put our balls on the line with ease - because that's how you make good software :D