Poll HN: How many HN readers are working on a Startup?
Curious how many of you are currently working on a startup, and how many aren't.
moved to http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=614281
moved to http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=614281
And - not working on a startup at the moment. Had one, it died, sold out to be a corporate whore. I like my pimp though.
note: There is a poll option that might better suite this topic (instead of 4 comments being voted up and down).
It's much harder to be innovative.
If you want to make money, pick a product/service that already exists because:
1. It's been tested and hopefully proven.
2. Market is stable/mature (the pioneers have shelled out all the bringing-to-market-funds)
3. Low barrier to entry (prototypes already exist)
Now all your company has to do is either out-market, or out-serve your competition.
It's a big world; simple right! ;)
We won a business plan competition http://live.psu.edu/story/39616
How is it working for you? Mine it is my own startup. My cofounder still has his day job. Our progress is way too slow. I'm considering to save as much money and go full time soon.
Here you can take a look at the games I've been working on:
If you are interested in a joint venture let me know.