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Re:Ask HN: single founder companies and startups? on Wednesday December 14, 2011 @11:11PM (#3354992)

I always thought it was easier for tech-focused founders because of this. I feel like learning the business side is easier than the tech side, but I imagine this is a function of the type of person I am.

Thanks for the positive response!

Re:Ask HN: single founder companies and startups? on Wednesday December 14, 2011 @06:55PM (#3354329)

Very interesting and insightful on the domain knowledge piece. Thanks for the reply.

Re:Ask HN: single founder companies and startups? on Tuesday December 13, 2011 @06:30PM (#3349864)

Can you elaborate? What would make one harder to pull off without a cofounder, in this case?

Re:Ask HN: single founder companies and startups? on Tuesday December 13, 2011 @10:05AM (#3347677)

Thanks for the link. That's a great article and something I'll keep in mind as I start working with more people.

Re:Ask HN: single founder companies and startups? on Tuesday December 13, 2011 @10:04AM (#3347674)

I think the last part is what really scares investors / incubators / etc. when it comes to single cofounders... "Fighting alone is not easy" but if you have the experience, vision, etc. it's still possible to pull off. At least that's what I tell myself.

It sounds like you moved from a tech co-founder to a biz / tech founder. Is this a fair summary? Would be curious to hear more!

Re:Ask HN: single founder companies and startups? on Tuesday December 13, 2011 @10:03AM (#3347670)

Thank you for the positive thoughts. I'll have to check back here next time I have doubts! :)

Re:Ask HN: single founder companies and startups? on Tuesday December 13, 2011 @10:03AM (#3347668)

Side question: have you been tempted to grow much bigger? If so, what was your rationale for sticking to it alone?

Re:Ask HN: single founder companies and startups? on Tuesday December 13, 2011 @10:01AM (#3347656)

That's the mindset I'm in -- if I can build a team and drive with my vision, have the mentors / team mates who are willing to challenge me, then I'd be fine as a single founder. Thanks for that.

I'd also imagine the "hit by a bus" issue still applies if you've got 2+ cofounders. If your tech lead goes missing and was the brains behind the algorithms / IT stack / whatever, then you're still likely screwed.

Thanks for the thoughts!

Re:Ask HN: single founder companies and startups? on Monday December 12, 2011 @11:36PM (#3346315)

That's a nice piece of wisdom. Thank you! :)

Re:Ask HN: single founder companies and startups? on Monday December 12, 2011 @11:36PM (#3346311)

Actually, we should definitely chat. What you're doing is similar to my plan, though I'm looking at a slightly different vertical.

Re:Ask HN: single founder companies and startups? on Monday December 12, 2011 @11:34PM (#3346306)

Hi all, thanks for the replies. Good point on the whole "doing it alone is better than not at all" -- something I forgot to consider when thinking about my career decisions! :)

Ask HN: single founder companies and startups?

Posted by singlefounder on Monday December 12, 2011 @10:21PM
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Hi all,I recently left a fairly lucrative consulting career to follow my dream of starting a data mining firm. I find myself very lucky because I have the technical skills to code and develop the analytic tools I want to sell, and also know the business side of things (marketing, networking, pitching, etc.) thanks to the consulting work I've been doing. Furthermore, my job was one that didn't...

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