jpd750's comments

Again, not solving an problem..

Start with a problem people actually have. I dont think this solves too many problems... How different is this really? Incorporating an image into what you show?

InfoSec startup primarily focused around webapps

Great idea here, one I think I should consider more. Thanks for the support - I see no way but to push forward through this.

Much appreciated mcintyre!

I'm trying to do some freelance web dev. or do security consulting to pay the bills. I just cannot find part-time, consultant like positions for these. I tried to look a bit on craigslist too. Both of these could be potentially viable, the money is just running super low now.

Haven't released MVP yet (by Apr/May I would)

I pitched to an angel who's invested in my space - he's interested, but only when Im a bit farther along (e.g. when I get an MVP out)

I've pitched to decision makers in my space who could be potential clientele - only (2) so far via phone - very positive feedback so far. (and no I didnt know they prior)

I've had (1) large potential client sign up and a few smaller clients (still waiting to talk to them)

I've applied to numerous accelerators/incubators - a guy I knew invited me to be apart of his accelerator/incubator (just launching new month with 10-20 startups).

I'm a solo founder (and by no means using this as an excuse (because it shouldn't be at all).

I think my fear is I don't want to deep-dive into the little savings I have left - because then I would be completely broke (as in $0.00 in the bank).

I'm literally just dazed and confused. I've never worked f/t on my own startup before either (always had the cushy corporate job) - they say crack (the drug) is addictive - I'd venture to say a corporate salary is.

That said, I would want nothing more than to work f/t on this and not go back to a corp. gig (paying 25% more than I used to make). I'm just running low on cash right now.

Any response to: 2) Do you have days where you just want to give up completely? How do you cope?

Excellent points here - thanks teleclimber.

Especially: finding a 'group' - been working on this already and have already gained some value out of it. I can also attest to point #1 of wanting to give up - i think it pushes me forward as well. Nothing is more satisfying to me than waking up and thinking "man, I dont have to be told what to do by someone who doesn't even know themselves - and so what if I work for 12 hours today - I LOVE what i'm doing" . This is much appreciated - thanks! 2 months in for me and another 2 decades + more. Thanks!

Do you have an email?

Would be interested in talking more on email - whats your email?

Not everyone has someone they immediately know. In-person, with prior engagements is best IMO.

I recently visited and visited Epicenter Cafe down SoMa area. It is literally all startup during the day. I'd check that out

Isn't this just point of desperation! MS just needs to learn they wont rule in an android-iphone dominated market ... kinda like blackberry... wait who?

Yes, I do realize what you are saying here and its a valid point.

I think I would have to have a MVP before getting any early adopters cash though, right?

I've tested quite a bit, I've gotten market feedback from potential clients - I did a survey as well that suggested that 80%/100% were willing to pay $X/mo for it.

I've talked to random individuals I meet at meetup groups as well. It isn't a totally earth-shattering new idea, but one with an already existing and ever increasingly new platforms and market expansion.

Short answer: Its already a proven market. I know my competitors and their offerings, and history.

What are your thoughts on doing 10-20 hours of part-time freelance as kinda a segway into this?

When you say:"Do as much as you need to to pay your bills"

Are you alluding to freelancing part-time? Please further explain.

My biggest problem when I first started out was just following tutorials and thinking "hmmm, i really dont get this".

The best way I learned to program is to do it. No,seriously. Pick a project you want to make and make it. If a task like "user registration" is too tough, break it down further into subtasks e.g. create form to register, have form send info to db, etc.

Following tutorials and online sources that have you make useless things like "CREATE A CALCULATOR" I never found useful in trying to learn programming.

Google is nothing but garbage anymore. Reminding me of Microsoft

Good idea, I may make the switch more entirely as well. I already have started with DuckDuckGo

GREAT post. I can definitely relate.

Sad, but true. This is just outrageous.