Currently I am a one-man show, however I have my prototype MVP working including all APIs for further development and for me to move forward (either get funding, more technology development, or accepted in incubator program like Y Combinator and others), they all require 2nd co founder. I would need someone who is an expert in web programming and excellent in php, mysql, ajax, ruby, etc, therefore when things need to be change, it can be done right away.<p>I am currently located in Southern California, and would prefer my partner at least in California (Silicon Valley or southern California would be better).<p>As for me, I am what you say a non technical co founder. However I am a do-er and I get my things done. I refused not to be able to achieve my goal. My personal motto is better to have a 0.00001% chance than not trying at all. I have a vision on how I see this, and I would like to move forward with someone who shares the same passion and vision with me.<p>I would like to find out more about you, so please email me at rush.tea AT gmail DOT com about your passion in startup, what it would take you to be successful, your skillset (of course. :) ), and questions on what you need to know about me. It takes two to tango and I hope we can take it to the next level together.
I'm not looking to join a new team, but if I were, I would absolutely need to know what the business is. And since you say you have a prototype, I would need a link to it.<p>I'm guessing you plan on revealing that stuff when people email you. Except, I wouldn't bother to email you in the first place if I didn't see your prototype. You need to post the link to appeal to my idle curiosity. Then, if I think your product is awesome, I might email you. (The hypothetical me who's looking for a startup, I mean.)<p>Remember, very few web programmers are actively looking for a startup to co-found. You're competing with a lot of other non-technical founders for the same talent pool. The fact that you have a prototype gives you an advantage, and you should use it.<p>Best of luck!
I've only been on HN for a couple months and I've seen similar emails many times. You won't get much response with what you have written.<p>You need to add more information. Most hackers would want to know for example :
your age rank/interests (are we going to fit?)
past experiences (can be unrelated...might be a business you built or experience in sales)
what industry is your MVP?<p>Hope that helps