Founders who can't code

Re:Founders who can't code by joystickers on Tuesday October 05, 2010 @06:33PM (#1761835)

As a technical guy who is taking care of the biz side of things in my startup, I must disagree with you lachy. I know how aggravating it is when someone shows complete disinterest in the technicalities. They lack an awareness of the challenges and think this stuff is magic. It's not. There are limitations and trade-offs.

I'm learning a lot of mechanical engineering stuff from my co-founders that's critical to understanding why our product will or won't work.

As far as passion is concerned, you should be passionate about the whole thing - from start to finish! I want to know the why, how, and what behind my products.

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Re:Founders who can't code by lachyg on Tuesday October 05, 2010 @07:08PM (#1761970)

I think I conveyed my point pretty hopelessly. Don't get my wrong, I love the technical side, I think it's fascinating, I just wouldn't want that to be my full time job. I can read and understand code, I just can't write it. I love to learn bits here and there, especially front-end.

I appreciate your reply, and I agree with you.

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Re:Founders who can't code by rokhayakebe on Wednesday October 06, 2010 @12:21AM (#1762697)

"I can read and understand code, I just can't write it".

That is what I thought too before writing. Let me tell you you don't understand it, my friend.

Edit: That was not a smart comment from me. Let me rephrase it. If you can read and understand it, then writing it should be less hard for you.

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