Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: DeLurk and question

I've always liked this article on the subject: http://www.humbledmba.com/please-please-please-stop-asking-how-to-find "You don't *find* a technical cofounder, you *earn* one" I have actually run into quite a few technical founders who are desperately looking for business co-founders to come on b

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: DeLurk and question

hey angus, not sure whose post you were refering to... but it sure gave a hearty laugh... the results for "Technologists are people too

[SiliconBeach] Re: DeLurk and question

Technologists are people too. As a founder your job is to inspire people that the problem you are working on is important enough for them to work on it too. I have found over the years that you can't expect people to share the same drive and passion. You can provide interesting challenges and a

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: DeLurk and question

Nathan Parrott wrote: > > 2) As time progresses and the tech start up has trouble gaining > traction he may change his tune, however by this time its hard to find > willing business investment as there is nothing to attract them with > (the concept isnt kicking off, there are few sales, the market

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: DeLurk and question

Hi Nathan, What is the actual business anyway ? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list. Vist http://siliconbeachaustralia.org for more Forum rules 1) No lurkers! It is expected that you introduce yourself. 2) No jobs postings. You ca

[SiliconBeach] Re: DeLurk and question

I hail from the tech startup side of the camp and for me It was a level of ignorance that kept me from seeking solid business partnership early in the piece as I believed the technology/product I was working on was good enough to sell itself. Or with a little help from myself and my business partne

[SiliconBeach] Re: DeLurk and question

Hy that was my plan!! :) Rai On Dec 7, 11:17 pm, Shane Greenup wrote: > The following line really hits home for me: > > On 7 December 2011 22:27, Andrew Dowling wrote: > > > ... how do you get married to someone you just met? > > As one of the non-tech entepreneurs, this is the biggest h

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: DeLurk and question

The following line really hits home for me: On 7 December 2011 22:27, Andrew Dowling wrote: > ... how do you get married to someone you just met? > > As one of the non-tech entepreneurs, this is the biggest hurdle of all. There is no way I can just sign over a huge chunk of my baby to someone I j

[SiliconBeach] Re: DeLurk and question

Hey James, Good to hear from you -- I always like to see an introduction kick off a discussion (even if I don't often have time to contribute). Over the last 12 months I've been stunned by the number of conversations/advice sessions I've had with people who fit the "biz- person-with-an-idea-looki