Ask HN: Is it a good idea to launch a startup during holiday season?

9 points·paraschopra··6 comments

Just curious what you think on whether it is a good idea to launch a startup/product/tool during a time everyone is in a mood to holiday? Or is it wise to wait for the season to pass? Any specific experiences or advice?

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I recently came across the same question via OnStartups.com. Here: http://answers.onstartups.com/questions/4794/is-launching-ju...

I personally think the right answer would have to take into consideration the context of the launch and the product. However, I think that if there is no expense to launch, then do it. Do it now.

If you are going to incur expenses and your potential customers will not be available due to preoccupation, then you should wait until you have the full attention of your customer.

What does it do? If it's family-oriented, it might be a great time. If it's business-y, not. Context matters.

I asked a few days ago - here is that thread.

http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=975840

Launch. You'll hopefully be around in a year, so anything you learn now will be useful a year from now too.

launching a startup, i.e. beginning to create something? Absolutely. No time like the present. "Launching" the startup, i.e., going public with something you've already created? Depends on what it is.

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