5
Votes
0
Replies

How can I get a famous expert to mentor our startup?

We have already built our startup, and while we already have some users, I'm thinking if anyone would know some of the best ways to attract some 1st tier experts to help us on our startup?

Asked 2013-03-18 18:02:45 UTC by pearljam

5
Votes
1
Replies

Ruby or PHP or Python?

Hi, I am going through the guide, and it is strongly suggesting to learn Ruby on Rails.

I am not that familiar with programming language. I also have heard of languages like node.js or something like that.

If I wanto create something, what can I start with?

Asked 2013-03-18 18:01:20 UTC by Elizabeth Quarters

3
Votes
1
Replies

I cannot code, how can I build my startup that way?

I have years of business experience, but I don't know how to code. I don't know how to do HTML/CSS either. I know I should probably learn how to do that, but haven't gotten around to it. If I don't know how to build a product, is there still any way for me to start a business?

Asked 2013-03-18 17:56:39 UTC by bill gaines

4
Votes
1
Replies

What are some of the best pitches you've heard?

What some of the best startup pitches made to investors? Any good tips of example would be great.

Asked 2013-03-16 20:21:04 UTC by joseph noer

5
Votes
1
Replies

Already have a good mentor. Do I still need accelerator?

I have a friend who's been mentoring my startup.  He's a good mentor.  So good that I'm curious whether I should still seek more assistance from accelerator programs.  What can an accelerator offer in addition to mentorship?  

Asked 2013-03-14 08:36:18 UTC by Joe Zayers

0
Votes
1
Replies

Borrowing from parents

I feel that they are willing, but I also feel like I should wait until I am confident in my venture before I ask.  Anybody that has experience with this?

Asked 2013-03-13 22:34:37 UTC by Tracy Stuckey

2
Votes
1
Replies

Do you start as an entrepreneur or an employee?

I'm studying engineering right now, but I know I will be an entrepreneur someday.  Thanks to my parents, I'm relatively debt free.  During my free time, I've begun to create some projects, but I feel that it is still taking me too long to create viable products.  Should I continue?  Or should I accumulate some experience at the expense of established companies?

Asked 2013-03-13 21:20:09 UTC by Tracy Stuckey

3
Votes
2
Replies

How do I overcome shyness as a (co)-founder?

I feel disadvantaged by shyness whenever I attend mixers or pitching to investors (even during practice).  Any advice?

Asked 2013-03-13 15:45:00 UTC by Monica Wong

0
Votes
1
Replies

When do you consider your first hire?

I built and validated an MVP.  Now there are a thousand possible paths to take.  Should I hire to explore a couple of paths?  Or should I hire after exploring and deciding on a specific path?

Asked 2013-03-13 14:11:30 UTC by Monica Wong

3
Votes
1
Replies

How do you interview a business co-founder when you are tech?

I value personality when I look for co-founders.  My opinion is that while you don't have to like the guy, you still have to work with him/her every single day.  What are other things that I should look for in a business co-founder?  How can I evaluate his/her competitency?  Has anyone had experience bringing a friend in the business industry along as a co-interviewer?  Open to any kind of suggestions!

Asked 2013-03-13 13:46:19 UTC by Yitao Sun