Background:
I'm 15 years old, and I'm am semi-fluent web developer and designer. More importantly, however, I'm an aspiring entrepreneur. I have coded and created several of my own ideas from conception into late stage development, and am comfortable coding, managing projects, and working with a team.<p>Info:
I have this idea, that I thing is huge, and everyone that I've told it to things it has massive potential, but right now, I'm not sure what I should do. To develop this idea, I believe its important that I have capital, and a team of people working on it, rather than just myself. Finding co-founders at my age is challenging to say the least, and I cannot afford to pay people from my own fund because I do not have one.<p>I have heard and fully understand that an idea is nothing without an excellent execution, so I am almost positive that seeking capital is the only way for ME to make this a successful venture.<p>After talking to mentors and friends of mine, I have started to draft a business plan, but I'm still skeptical as to whether or not that is the correct course of action. I thought I'd reach out to an angel investor or at least to someone who could help me obtain some kind of capital.
One mentor warned me that my idea, because it’s almost not possible to patent this idea (especially because of my age), approaching an angel can result in catastrophe, if only because they can “steal” the idea and develop it themselves. Is this a real issue?<p>Anyway, enough background. My question is, what do I do to make this as successful as possible and actually get this idea into development?<p>Sub-questions:
How do I contact an angel?
Should I create a business plan first?
Should I create an excellent elevator pitch? How do I get a meeting?
How do I get someone to take my seriously?
Is there any angels you can put me in contact with?
Any other suggestions?