If you do not have hacker friends, what is the best way to find a hacker co-founder?

Re:If you do not have hacker friends, what is the best way t... by KB on Thursday May 10, 2007 @09:35AM (#21029)

Good question... I have a similar situation, however I have hacker friends that a) have too much holding them down from working on any projects, b) are comfortable with the 9-5 routine, or c) I just know that I can't work with them

I guess that is why I'm beginning to contribute here at news.yc, in hopes of meeting some technical folks who would be willing to start something down the road.

If you're looking for co-founders, I think you're in the right place

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Re:If you do not have hacker friends, what is the best way t... by whacked_new on Thursday May 10, 2007 @10:38AM (#21049)

I too have talked to hacker friends who don't have the nerve. Get 5 years of experience, then start something. 5 years later, get 5 years of experience, then start something.

and 5 years later, they start a family.

if you think about it, it's pretty easy for a decent programmer to get comfortable with a 9-5. if it pays well, you really don't need to think much. and i've come to believe that complacent people, no matter how skilled, will not be able to achieve great things. when i talk to talented, but complacent people, it's harrowing.

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Re:If you do not have hacker friends, what is the best way t... by KB on Thursday May 10, 2007 @11:16AM (#21062)

I agree with the comfort level of a 9-5. I've been working high paying 9-5 jobs between IT and Software Engineering since I graduated (3 years now).

I'm just plain sick of it, however I can certainly see how the majority can get easily complacent with the daily routine and nil responsibility.

I've just come to the realization that its not for me.

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Re:If you do not have hacker friends, what is the best way t... by brlewis on Thursday May 10, 2007 @12:23PM (#21085)

Find hackers who are thinking about schools for their kids and discovering that the kind of environment they want costs a lot of money. Those are the ones who might branch out and try something new.

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Re:If you do not have hacker friends, what is the best way t... by davidw on Thursday May 10, 2007 @09:55AM (#21038)

You should put some information about yourself in your profile. A web page or something.

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