I'm 29 and thought about quitting and doing my own and was talked out of it by my older peers at my corporate job. I was about 24 for then. In hindsight it was by far one of my regrettable decisions. I see products and ideas being created that were all in my personal incubator. Not to mention they are all profitable. So I say this, if you have internet, time & a mind anything is possible. Good luck on your ventures. I'm sure success will find you.
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#72There's an increasingly-active startup community in DC -- consider staying here and saving money staying with the rents.
Here's a quick overview of the major spaces to meet-up with other tech folks in DC:
Best Resources for Web & Software Product Startups http://www.socialmatchbox.com http://dcstartupwiki.com http://www.meetup.com/DC-Lean-St... http://meetup.hackernewsdc.org/
Best Resources for Social Media & Consulting Startups http://www.techcocktail.com http://www.meetup.com/socialweb/ http://www.meetup.com/DCSPOTTER/ (also misc. startups)
General Networking http://ngagedc.org/
Best place for events all around: http://www.meetup.com http://www.dctechevents.com http://www.baltimoretechevents.com
Note: this list came directly from Quora. Be sure to follow and keep updated with any new groups/sites: http://www.quora.com/Business/Im-24-living-near-DC-working-f...
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#73I noticed you worked at Booz Allen Hamilton, is that the consulting company you recently quit from? I am 23 and worked for Booz Allen 4 months ago before I quit myself to work on my startup. Best of luck my friend! It is a much better feeling to be working and struggling for the things you love than having it easy with the things you don't!
Yep, I worked out of their headquarters in McLean, VA. I would definitely like to keep in touch. Good luck!
Yea, I was based in San Antonio. Thanks!
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#75Congrats, Chris! It was a blast grabbing dinner with you a while back and I look forward to seeing what you've got in store.
All, Chris is the real deal; bright, motivated, and a real "product" guy.
Excited to potentially room with you in the future :)
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#76I'm 29 and thought about quitting and doing my own and was talked out of it by my older peers at my corporate job. I was about 24 for then. In hindsight it was by far one of my regrettable decisions. I see products and ideas being created that were all in my personal incubator. Not to mention they are all profitable. So I say this, if you have internet, time & a mind anything is possible. Good luck on your ventures.…
People tried to talk me out of it too. They all thought I was crazy (maybe I am). But I know I would regret not seizing the opportunity. Thank you for your comment.
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#77Good luck.
I'm working my notice. Only question now is whether I start to build before or during travel. Better to try and fail than never try at all.
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#78Congrats, Chris! It was a blast grabbing dinner with you a while back and I look forward to seeing what you've got in store. All, Chris is the real deal; bright, motivated, and a real "product" guy. Excited to potentially room with you in the future :)
Thanks man. Best of luck to you and Ains!
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#79Earlier quoted context omitted.
Thanks. Yeah, I'll change the name. It's not intended to be the final name. Just until I can think of something better. I've never seen that movie.
And you don't want to. Trust me. But yeah, I agree with the OP. The name "Hard Candy" immediately inspired thoughts of castration.
Why not? I enjoyed the movie.
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#80Congrats on taking the leap.
Having worked on startups with co founders and currently as a soloist here are a couple of tips that may be of use;
Investigate your Market size and typical search traffic thoroughly.
Begin your seo campaign as early as possible, now would be great, if your new to this ping me a mail and I will point you to some good starting points and resources.
Be very selective with your choice of co-founder and try to avoid the attraction of teaming up with business people who promise the world, absolutely demand a track record.
Finally, have fun, build something that interests you, there is nothing worse than having to drag yourself to a pc for a project your not enthused by.
Good luck.