I am a pretty average programmer but I have a great passion of building startups. I have a degree in CS. I am fascinated by the startups build at YC. They have amazing tech. I am 26. I can work to improve my skills but probably not reach the level of competency other developers have. Can I start a startup now and still be able to compete with others?
Yes. Startup success requires technology, of course.<p>But what gives you the edge isn’t having the best code. It’s building quickly, finding product-market fit, and masterfully marketing a good-enough product.