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nick_bristol

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About nick_bristol

A non-tech founder of a successful company focused on security in oil & gas and maritime markets who is starting a new technical business bridging the gap between physical security and the online marketplace.

Recent public activity

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    Comment #8382320

    Thanks mate, I need to work with someone face to face on this one. Canada is a little cold for me!

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    Comment #8382318

    My intention when I posted was to leave my existing business to run itself and to apply to YC W15 to found a new business. Having reflected on the advice and the fact I don't have …

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    Comment #8382306

    You are right - I founded my current business with two friends and now only one of them is left! So I know about the grind and the importance of strong relationships. My instinct i…

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    Comment #8382299

    Thanks! - I will check out engine shed. I plan to sit down and write out a spec sometime this week

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    Comment #8382265

    I agree - finding the right people is one of the hardest parts of running a team.

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    Comment #8382262

    I am all over that - I have not seen it because I have been working the past week but now I have got a day off I am going to smash through all of the lectures: expecting great thin…

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    Comment #8382260

    Thanks Robin, I'll sign up and pop in.

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    Comment #8382255

    Sam Altmans is right - but if all technical people could found a start up they wouldn't need YC. Some Technical guys don't have the Sales skills and some Sales guys (like me) don't…

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    Comment #8382240

    Excellent advice - thank you. This has changed my approach from zero-sum technical co-founder/no technical co-founder! My brother in law has successfully exited a small UK based te…

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    Comment #8382231

    Thanks for your advice. I can see the rub for a technical person being asked for the moon and then left to deliver it whilst non-tech waits around for something to happen. I am tre…

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    Ask HN: Where can I find technical co-founders?

    Can anyone help me out with some advice on this? I need to find technical co-founders as I am a sales and marketing focused business owner £2M t/o. Technical co-founders in the UK …