I am an active reader of the rodinhoods and there are some entries that you just connect with instantly, that is exactly how I felt while reading through “You can’t code- you are much required”.
I agree there is so much a non-tech co-founder can bring to the table- and is there a better example than Steve Jobs himself, but the bigger question is does the coding population recognize that fact? I was reading through an article that talked about a quick poll at a class in Harvard Business School, students who wanted to start ventures were asked to raise hands, about 50 people did. Out of which tech guys were asked to raise hands- 4 raised hands. Now the four were asked how many of you are looking for non-tech co-founders- 1 raised his hand. This somehow gives the impression that non-tech guys are not all that important. So is it the general perception, and if so then that makes me sad. Start-up teams as much as anything else should have the right balance.
I have been trying to look for a tech guy with the same vision and connect. I have come across few, but I did not see the entrepreneur in them. I am currently in a “Leadership Development Program” (some shit where they train you to be the next generation leader) in a Forture 25 in Europe and I hate it. Every bone in my body wants to take the plunge and give it the best I have got.
I am a keen learner and reader, following start-ups has been a hobby since I was 15 and it’s all I have wanted to do since. I am keen on Mobile in India and I think a lot can be done. I have my strengths and am hoping to find who complements them.
Although I do have a couple of interesting ideas in my head that I would like to bring to the table, my handicap has been the tech department. I am hoping to find someone as enthusiastic as me about starting up. Someone, who just believes in the common vision and ready to put things at stake for it, I have met tech guys- but I have not met someone crazy enough to be an Entrepreneur.
Hopefully I will run into someone who shares these traits, and something will spawn a great journey. Someone excited about what we can do, someone who really believes nothing is out of reach. I really believe if skill sets and personalities can complement the rest can be taken care of. I am open to the other side of ideas as well and coming to a common conclusion as to what to pursue.
If anyone would be interested please do get in touch. I can’t code but I can bloody hell do everything else and am hoping to start an exciting journey soon.
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