tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33042626.post3813404251503647502..comments2008-04-29T13:31:40.134-07:00Comments on Paul Buchheit: Looking for a co-founder? Try attending the REAL startup school.Paul Buchheithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08521809827597159995noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33042626.post-63230846298059701882007-07-18T06:32:00.000-07:002007-07-18T06:32:00.000-07:00Co-founders India Web Content BusinessI have many ...<B>Co-founders India Web Content Business</B><BR/>I have many new ideas and looking for dedicated co-founders in web business who could help me go through these ideas, i am based in<BR/>jalandhar, punjab, india. i have personal industrial family background for over 65 years (before independence). moreover, i am thinking registering my company in U.S as inc. or LLC. Preferably aged between 18-22. If interested contact hargurnaz@gmail.com<BR/><BR/>Moreover, i want funds for startup how to get funding external not from family.Ideamentorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07242561940636438122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33042626.post-44397790932471386662007-04-11T03:00:00.000-07:002007-04-11T03:00:00.000-07:00Hy Paul, my name is Andrei and I'm from Romania. I...Hy Paul, my name is Andrei and I'm from Romania. I've just been turned down from Y Combinator. I've been working on a startup with a co founder and it's part of our plan to come to the US bay area this summer.I would like to get in touch and talk about our situation. My e-mail is AndreiButusina@gmail.com. Thanks.AndreiButusinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17644526687062748859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33042626.post-85251960209655609712007-03-27T12:12:00.000-07:002007-03-27T12:12:00.000-07:00simple but true direct advice.I am in this positio...simple but true direct advice.<BR/>I am in this position and you just blow my face.nicolas belhassenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11993032640259038884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33042626.post-13693230644468647482007-03-26T20:03:00.000-07:002007-03-26T20:03:00.000-07:00Anil, I think my post is maybe just not clear enou...Anil, I think my post is maybe just not clear enough about this. I'm not suggesting that you steal people away from the startup. What I am suggesting is that in a year or two the startup will either be a success (good for you all), or it will probably fall apart, in which case there are people available. Even if it's a success, it may be acquired by (or become) a big company, and startup types will want to quit.Paul Buchheithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08521809827597159995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33042626.post-82256229766733044852007-03-26T19:58:00.000-07:002007-03-26T19:58:00.000-07:00Sorry, but I have a problem with this: "Meet peopl...Sorry, but I have a problem with this: "Meet people who would be good future co-founders or employees".<BR/><BR/>A startup is not the same as a mega-corporation.<BR/>I currently work for a startup since mine has floundered. I critically need cofounders. Everyone has been handpicked by the founder and they like him. He is a good guy. There are 3 developers. One would make a great cofounder for my startup, but do you think I would ever ask him?<BR/><BR/><BR/>Put it this way - it is like making friends with a couple in order to steal the affections of the woman. Need I say more...?Anil Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01997916311534632044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33042626.post-88309900831402742642007-03-21T19:17:00.000-07:002007-03-21T19:17:00.000-07:00"perfectly compliment you"spelling mistake"perfectly compliment you"<BR/><BR/>spelling mistakeAnil Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01997916311534632044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33042626.post-53091940054192260972007-03-20T21:41:00.000-07:002007-03-20T21:41:00.000-07:00The first thing I would recommend is to find a cof...The first thing I would recommend is to find a coffee house and write your business plan. My guess is that 50% of the people that complete this step will find a co-founder.<BR/><BR/>If you want to increase your chances go to relevant meetups or likemind.Mike Sabathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13867278140052731192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33042626.post-1029323464958371332007-03-20T20:46:00.000-07:002007-03-20T20:46:00.000-07:00Paul,Let me know if you want help making that list...Paul,<BR/><BR/>Let me know if you want help making that list.<BR/><BR/>MichaelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02049818049583359805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33042626.post-3661337347034059792007-03-20T20:45:00.000-07:002007-03-20T20:45:00.000-07:00Honestly I been that path twice. Worked in two sta...Honestly I been that path twice. Worked in two startups. 2 years in first one and 4 years in second one. Both had passionate founders and good engineers. Just happened to be in wrong industry at wrong time. So I did make some money (very little) but all that hardwork did not materialize financially for any of us in Engineering. Both times..<BR/><BR/>But yes, I learned so many lessons from both experiences. Learning was absolutely great. <BR/><BR/>For me, now I exactly know what I want to do and actually working on developing "Marketplace that is social, innovative and Free to use". It is called "Onista" (http://www.onista.com). Will release in summer time. If I fail this time, at least I will learn much more as founder than just as being Engineer.<BR/>Experience people say that, persistence matters more and I guess I have that plenty. Let's see...<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the nice post Paul.Joe Entrepreneurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13959494307805571158noreply@blogger.com