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Ask HN: I want to get into the startup scene. What should I do?
I worked for a few years at Amazon as a software developer. I'm a pretty good programmer and UX designer, and very extroverted. About 8 months ago I quit to do some traveling and make my own apps. Quickly found out it is very, very hard to make real money on the app store. I've made 4 apps, out of which I've earned less than $10k.
I have a few ideas for full fledged startups I want to start, but do not have a cofounder. I want to either commit to one of these ideas or join an existing early stage startup. Currently I'm at my parents' house in Kansas, which of course isn't the best place to meet like minded people. I have enough savings to last at least a year and a half in NYC or SF without a job.
What should I do? Should I move to NYC, or SF? Those are clearly the best places to be for tech, but which is more advisable for someone in my position? I should note that it's always been a dream of mine to live in NYC.
Should I try to get a job first, or just move out there and attend meetups/network until I find the right person or the right startup? I need to make a move soon, and I'm starting to get anxious that I've lost so much time without any real accomplishment to show for it.
Advice is really appreciated. Thank you!
- tbronchain 11y agoI guess a good starting point would be to get a job in a startup, building a product in the area you're interesting to dive in, and start learning from there. SF, or NYC, may be some great places to be (because a lot of startup start from there, and the VC climate is impressive), but not the only ones (I personally chose Beijing, for some irrelevant reasons). Good luck :)
- devdoode 11y agoAre you originally from the U.S.? How is the scene out there? And how long is it acceptable to work at a startup if I don't want to stay there long term? Meaning, is 6 months too short?