Re:Paul Graham Was right.... after all
by master54 on Tuesday May 22, 2007 @10:29AM
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You need at least 2 founders to build a successful startup.
Don't try to deceive yourself into believing one person is all it takes. Once your startup get traction, you'll get burnt out if you are doing it all alone
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True, but how about some details? A story?
Re:Paul Graham Was right.... after all
by brianmckenzie on Tuesday May 22, 2007 @01:31PM
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I'm curious - what proves your point here?
Or, at least, what motivates you to bring this up now?
From the title, one would expect you had some experience to share.
Re:Paul Graham Was right.... after all
by MobileDigit on Tuesday May 22, 2007 @02:04PM
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Is this inherent in the human mind or are you making an untestable claim?
I think you can infer it. There are studies on people who have to work for long periods in isolated environments (and high stress), to those in isolation that aren't working.
When it comes down to it, we don't do well alone.
If you want to have word play and add additions like.. I'm alone and a startup, but I have a fantastic group of individuals I surround myself with...or I have a family that really cares. That's not really alone is it?
I don't see many isolated entrepreneurs that stay alone and never give up the control--and grow. How would you hire and instill passion? How would you not have a motley crew of cog creators?
Having a partner, or general support, is the groundwork for a network. A network is what allows us all to play, create, and grow.