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Supposing you can't build an mvp, logically, you're best to try the above routes.
To do that, we work with the founders on:
1. Properly determining the scope and technical requirements, so things can be predictable 2. Understanding their needs and creating an ideal team profile. Things get complicated later on, if you don't focus on both hard skills AND the soft side - cultural fit, communicational patterns. Also, by looking for a team that already has experience in your industry focus and project type, you can get more than you bargained for. 3. Selecting the most fitted profile. We do this by further distilling the teams, by interviewing them. 4. Providing support on configuring and helping with the relationship management.
Shamelessly, we do this for free. If you need any help, just give me a shout! :)
I've been to this place before with my first project. As non-technical founders our solution was to outsource. Fast forward 2 years, I run a business helping startups outsource their projects, by matching them with dev teams from my curated portfolio. To do that, we work with the founders on: 1. Properly determining the scope and technical requirements, so things can be predictable 2. Understanding their needs and cr…
I'm on gmail using the same username (artharrison)
Is your idea something that you think has to go into motion soon or else its not going to be nearly as successful? If not, I'd recommend the same thing I would to someone who wants to date - Go to where the co-founders are, meet people, work with people on small projects if possible, don't expect results super quicklly. I've talked to a founder who hired external contractors for their site and they ended up with some…