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Re:Non-programmer leading a tech start up,why not? on Wednesday December 07, 2011 @01:08PM (#3324980)
You are right, and like I said in the post, I try putting in 6-7 hours everyday if I can.
Re:Non-programmer leading a tech start up,why not? on Wednesday December 07, 2011 @01:01PM (#3324945)
There are definitively many issues, but all are solvable. Contributions don't just go by lines of code you write. If you are the non-technical guy, you have every reason in the world to keep your developers as motivated and driven as possible, do every non-technical related jobs possible. Even just simple networking and getting connected, there are plenty of ways for the non-tech guy to get involved, just depends how creative and persistent you can be.

Non-programmer leading a tech start up,why not?

Posted by tshen on Wednesday December 07, 2011 @12:28PM
from the self-post dept.

Programmers always tell me that a non-programmer can't lead a tech company.While in school, it is very difficult to find a partners/programmers who are willing to believe in your idea and take commit to it, even harder if you are in business..(I found programmers dislike business kids, ALOOT.)I am a non-programming guy, had an idea and started looking for partners 4 months ago.First round: I...

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