Ask HN: I'm a Mech Engineer where can I find a job in a Tech Startup?

Lately I've been interested in the grassroots startup community and have considered making the switch from my regular 9 to 5 job as a Mech Design Engineer to join a Tech Startup. However, for some reason I cannot code my way out of a brown paper bag to save my own life (aka I'm not an expert, but can find my way around in the codes). I've attended Lean Startup Machine, Startup Weekend, Meetups and have even founded my own Tech company (which failed). Clearly I have some knowledge of the startup environment and can bring to the table business skills, startup experience and an extensive background in the research environment. But for some reason I cannot find a startup who's willing to hire someone without a background in software engineering. Where are some places that I can find a job? I hate the paper pushing in my 9-5 job, am I doomed forever?