Honestadvice

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   by Honestadvice 13y ago

   I don't have a "startup" but I run a business that utilizes freelancers. The idea that freelancers can't work in an agile manner and respond quickly is nonsense. Several of my best freelancers are on retainer. I lock in
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   by Honestadvice 13y ago

   1. The goal of a startup is to build a viable business. 2. When you're bootstrapping you don't have the luxury of an "extended learning process." 3. There is absolutely no reason a non-technical founder can't "
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   by Honestadvice 13y ago

   Two lessons from situations like this... 1. Prefer freelancers to co-founders. Having a technical co-founder is sexy but partnerships are tricky and you don't need to start with one. Using freelancers isn't risk free (nothing is)