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"... I'm putting together a Y combinator funding proposal based on this basic idea and am looking for feedback ..."

demonstrate the idea by showing ... build an app... Show me the demo

That was my thought too so I have a demo under development. Unfortunately, it won't be ready by Oct.11, and of course, it's all about the right team anyway which is what I'm really interested in. The main reason for posting this idea is to find like-mided entrepreneurs interested in the idea so we can build a team and, as you said, "demonstrate the idea by showing...build an app".

"... The main reason for posting this idea is to find like-mided entrepreneurs interested in the idea ..."

Now I see. Even a mocked up static demo is better than nothing. The Oct 11 date is plenty of time. Now I get what "your going to have to work real hard" comment means especially when you come up against fixed dates.

Here's a very rough mockup that was put together with some brainstorming, just to give an idea of what the first user introduction might be like.

http://quarkfactor.com/topiat_example.png

Dude, just want to say you have a great sense of design.

Are you applying for YC this round?

Thanks. And yes.

Send me an AIM IM: quarkfactor

"... Here's a very rough mockup that was put together with some brainstorming, just to give an idea of what the first user introduction might be like ..."

Better. Now make some more that demonstrate your key points and that will also help you start building. Wish you'd put this up first as it starts to put flesh to words (idea description).

You are too modest. That mockup was great. I couldn't make out from the thread if you and steffon are working together?

Yeah, steffon and I are working together. Between the two of us, we can make a pretty great interface that is very focused and has defined boundaries. The problem of boundaries tends to be what most potential investors are worried about. We've definitely got that concern covered.

What we need is someone who is amazingly good at neural networks, algorithm design, and advanced mathematical engineering with programming languages. These people don't grow on trees; they're extremely few and far between. But the main asset for this idea isn't the idea itself, or even-- to some extent-- the user interface, but the way the math works behind the scenes. That's our innovative secret, and it's the reason I'm excited.

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