Why you should choose an ambitious startup idea

Re:Why you should choose an ambitious startup idea by drats on Sunday March 11, 2012 @05:51PM (#3691400)

Exactly, would Gabriel have been able to start DDG without the money from selling NamesDatabase (or other private money)? I think a lot of these guys who have "made it" forget how difficult resources can be for the rest of us, especially when talking about webscale projects.

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Re:Why you should choose an ambitious startup idea by epi0Bauqu on Sunday March 11, 2012 @06:26PM (#3691460)

I was certainly in a great situation. However, we weren't living off any more than my wife's salary (including any DDG investments), so I would say the answer was yes.

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Re:Why you should choose an ambitious startup idea by AznHisoka on Sunday March 11, 2012 @06:54PM (#3691519)

Would someone who had a mortgage, and kids to pay tuition for had that luxury though?

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Re:Why you should choose an ambitious startup idea by epi0Bauqu on Sunday March 11, 2012 @06:56PM (#3691527)

We have kids and a mortgage.

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Re:Why you should choose an ambitious startup idea by AznHisoka on Sunday March 11, 2012 @10:19PM (#3692081)

I respect that, but I think having that financial cushion also affects you emotionally. You have the freedom and luxury to take your time and be more patient, and not take any rash short-term risks because money isn't an immediate issue.

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