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Ask HN: I am a non-tech founder, outsourced coding. Any accelerators accept me?

8 pointsby ad80almost 14 years ago

3 comments

solostalmost 14 years ago
I think it is unlikely, however they might be willing to help connect you with someone that is technical and that they like, but whose idea is potentially not nearly as appealing as yours is.<p>Most accelerators have made it clear that they prefer to avoid single co-founders and even more so single co-founders that don't code aren’t likely to be using their time at the accelerator efficiently since they won't actually be building the product on the fly.<p>Not to say spending time each day reviewing the previous nights outsourced work isn't a bad thing, but I somehow doubt it will be appealing. In short I think you are best off searching for a technical co-founder if you really want to make YC or one of the other accelerators out there.
ActVenalmost 14 years ago
I haven't worked with them, but take a look at www.SproutBox.com They are a VC firm with a pretty cool model. It appears as though they have worked with non-developer founders in the past (i.e. Proposable).
spinlockalmost 14 years ago
Not if you don't apply ;) BTW - I am a technical founder looking to build a team in the bay area. Are you near Berkeley?