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Looking for technical co-founder, with a side of integrity.

4 points by linkekeke ↗ HN
I don't if its just me, but does having a business background add no real value to the start up community? It seems like if I am to pursue a route into high tech, the technical guy has all the power to control the direction of a startup.

Currently, I am looking for a technical co-founder to help with the programming of a mobile application. I am currently applied to MassChallenge, check us out here: http://masschallenge.org/content/vesync

Our past co-founder put in little to no work, and has recently "resigned", due to the immense pressures of "too much work". I am looking for there a candidate that is willing to work part-time in helping me build Vesync from the ground up. I may not have funding but I have the drive to take up all the responsibilities of the marketing and business end. You would only have to program on your spare time. I am looking for a technical co-founder who has the commitment to actually build something together. If that is you, please message me back!

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HerraBRE
Without knowing anything about the relationship between you and your previous co-founder, the fact that you don't hesitate to bad-mouth him and his contributions in public like this is a huge, gigantic red flag.

Re-read your post with the words 'technical' and 'business' swapped. Do you want to work with that person?

linkekeke
I do not understand how you find this "bad mouthing", since my ex co-founder did not put in any work. I am just stating the truth of his work ethic and contribution. Also I left my co-founder anonymous, so that his image would not be tarnished.
HerraBRE
Remember, we don't know anything about your ex co-founder. So it's not about whether you are right or wrong, it's just that anything to do with him is completely irrelevant - bringing him up can only hurt your pitch.

The fact that you complain about him (and the power imbalance between tech/business founders) instead of explaining why you and your project are awesome is really off-putting.

You're looking for a co-founder: you should be selling yourself and selling your project!

ffumarola
This x 1,000,000

I'm a business guy (with some front end tech skills) and I found the rant about power imbalance whiny, at best.

linkekeke
I'm 100% sure you wouldn't have done anything to be helpful anyways. If I wanted to talk to a troll, I would've went under a bridge.
ffumarola
You have a pretty piss poor attitude. I'm not trolling, just calling it as I see it.

I would work on that problem first before trying to get a cofounder.

linkekeke
Funny thing is no one asked you. Obviously, you would only do this on the internet, try "calling it as you see it" in real life, see what happens.
linkekeke
My apologies, next time I want to vent I should not include it into my pitch, which to say the least is quite a horrible pitch at this time. Thank you.
ffumarola
How do you know he can code it all "in his spare time?"
linkekeke
He won't be able to. It's not a one man job, however, it is possible to code out a demo. I have some cs friends who are willing to help out, but are not fully committed to be a technical leader. In a sense, I am looking for a technical co-founder who will be able to commit enough and lead a few other friends of mine that are willing to help out.
linkekeke
To clarify, I have been cold calling, email, and networking with many individuals to get advice on building a successful startup. My ex co-founder who joined said he would also do his part, however, he avoided most of his duties and never helped with anything substantial. I am not asking for much, just the same amount as any entrepreneur working on their startup. Also we are both undergraduate students, that may help even out the thought process.