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Ask HN: I have an idea – who can I trust?
Specifically an app idea, but I'm not sure who I can trust with my idea.
- stephengillie 11y agoIf it's good enough for someone to replicate just by hearing the idea, then it's good enough for someone to come up with on their own. If the idea is so bizarre that people aren't interested, even after you explain it all to them, then you might be onto something big. Either way, being secretive about it only holds you back.
- dudul 11y ago+1 If the idea is so simple to execute that you're scared someone will steal it and screw you it's not a good idea. You can try to be secretive and they will just steal it after you release your beta. That's why I never deal with "stealth companies", because the whole premise is "we have an idea, and we don't want to share because everyone will do it". If it's that simple to copy your idea your business will crash. Now, if by "trust" you mean someone who will provide you with honest and valuable feedback it's different.