Hello everybody
I open this post to share a project with you
I had an idea meeting most of the CENTS criteria
It would be something pioneering, computer-based
The target would be people between 25 and 50 years old
The impact would be, at first national, then international and would operate regardless of my time
Access would be free with advertising, or paid without advertising
I believe in this idea and I am convinced of its potential
The (main) problem is that I am not a computer scientist or a developer
To remedy this, I considered the following solution :
1) I have considered training, but it requires learning a new profession
It takes time, will cost money and in the end I will only know the theory
I will need to accumulate experience to be able to then get started
2) I thought about soliciting an IT company to realize my idea
The price will be important. The realization will allow them to benefit from intellectual property. If there is a need for fixes and improvements, I will be dependent on them and should be patient as they become available. There will be dependency and a lack of responsiveness
3) Another possibility would be to surround myself with computer scientists, programmers. I intended to involve them in this project, voluntarily during the time of creation and will pay them when possible
But I have been told that I will not find anyone who will get involved in promises. I was advised to make them partners to "ensure" of their involvement
I am divided about this solution, because even if it allows me to surround myself with people who can make my idea a reality, it also raises issues:
- How to keep control? Keep 51% of the shares or be associated with equal shares?
- How to find these people? by placing an ad? word of mouth ?
- How can I check that the job is well done when I am not an IT expert?
- How to avoid the data leak and that this idea is copied by a partner who decides to leave?
You will understand, the realization of this idea is complicated for me
If I stick to strict control command, I should be able to do it alone. But it's impossible.
If I want to persevere, I'm going to have to lose some control and deal with associates, strangers.
After all, several companies started with associates: Microsoft, Facebook, Skype…
If you see other solutions, I am interested in your views and your advice
I thank you in advance
Julien
I open this post to share a project with you
I had an idea meeting most of the CENTS criteria
It would be something pioneering, computer-based
The target would be people between 25 and 50 years old
The impact would be, at first national, then international and would operate regardless of my time
Access would be free with advertising, or paid without advertising
I believe in this idea and I am convinced of its potential
The (main) problem is that I am not a computer scientist or a developer
To remedy this, I considered the following solution :
1) I have considered training, but it requires learning a new profession
It takes time, will cost money and in the end I will only know the theory
I will need to accumulate experience to be able to then get started
2) I thought about soliciting an IT company to realize my idea
The price will be important. The realization will allow them to benefit from intellectual property. If there is a need for fixes and improvements, I will be dependent on them and should be patient as they become available. There will be dependency and a lack of responsiveness
3) Another possibility would be to surround myself with computer scientists, programmers. I intended to involve them in this project, voluntarily during the time of creation and will pay them when possible
But I have been told that I will not find anyone who will get involved in promises. I was advised to make them partners to "ensure" of their involvement
I am divided about this solution, because even if it allows me to surround myself with people who can make my idea a reality, it also raises issues:
- How to keep control? Keep 51% of the shares or be associated with equal shares?
- How to find these people? by placing an ad? word of mouth ?
- How can I check that the job is well done when I am not an IT expert?
- How to avoid the data leak and that this idea is copied by a partner who decides to leave?
You will understand, the realization of this idea is complicated for me
If I stick to strict control command, I should be able to do it alone. But it's impossible.
If I want to persevere, I'm going to have to lose some control and deal with associates, strangers.
After all, several companies started with associates: Microsoft, Facebook, Skype…
If you see other solutions, I am interested in your views and your advice
I thank you in advance
Julien
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