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/biz/ how do I find partners to work on projects with? Currently I develop software (desktop/mobile) but just my skill alone isn't profitable. I don't look forward to trying to sift through the crowd of people who have the mindset of "just make an app bro and get rich" or "bro I have this great idea for a game we can make" without thinking about the long term. That is, people whose only end goal is developing one extravagant product and stopping, rather than people who have a mindset of always building something and not dreaming about creating what is beyond their skill level. Basically, how to find conscientious, level headed entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, marketeers, etc to collaborate with?

>> No.16721161

>>16721103
Uni , or lone wolf it.

>> No.16721205

>>16721103
Try building in Centrality. It connects start-ups within their ecosystem that help each other acquire users, services, content, and merchants, allowing them to scale faster.

>> No.16721214

>>16721103

Where are you located, Anon?

>> No.16721466

>>16721103
I'm a data scientist in the Milwaukee area working on an HVAC controls project that I hope to turn into a startup. Where are you?

>> No.16721468

>>16721214
socal

>> No.16721835

>>16721466
Yuck

>> No.16721881

>>16721835
?

>> No.16721958
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16721958

>>16721466
Checked and interesting. Is there software that stands to be improved or what part of control system are you focused on? Im in Miami, I appreciate the potential scale here

>> No.16722002

>>16721468
Where in SoCal mate. I'm in LA county. The SF Valley to be exact.

>> No.16722023

>>16721468
>>16722002
It doesn't really matter. I'm going to tell you what to do. Go to a local university if you're not in college and recruit. Lot of undergrads will work for free or for credit. If your project takes off, they won't think twice about dropping out or making sacrifices. Universities are an excellent talent pool you can recruit from.

>> No.16722034

>>16722023
Additionally, you don't need a partner. You need talent. Take it as far as you can on your own and when you can no longer lead the c-suite by yourself, your investors will help you find others. Start small then build up.

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>>16721103
>Basically, how to find conscientious, level headed entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, marketeers, etc to collaborate with?
You don't. You just try and go it solo and eventually someone will contact you, at least that's what happened to me.
I spent years trying to get friends and like-minded artists to collaborate with me and people kept flaking out, then I made a film which got a bit of good buzz and people started offering me (small) money.
In my case having flashy equipment also helps, invest in something that looks impressive but it's really that expensive. It's basically Peacocking for business...
I'm not sure what the software equivalent is however.

>> No.16722445

>>16722250
so basically build stuff until something catches on then use that to fund expansion, employing needed talent but ignoring all but the most promising potential partnerships?

>> No.16722488

>>16722445
I guess for you I'd be building product which works but also is scalable as a way of seeking investment so you can hire the needed additional talent.
The key is having something that people can see in operation and quickly understand, in my case I'm a terrible salesman and I could talk until I was blue in the face about my ideas and no one wanted to work with me... then I would show them the finished product and suddenly not only did they see how I delivered exactly what I was talking about, they were excited to work with me.
The old cliche, 'show don't tell' still holds.

>> No.16722516

>>16721103
scam. buy fantom instead. CSW is satoshi. RLC digital oil the future of crypto

>> No.16722520

>>16721103

unload whatever is generic on github.

structure the code so that it could be reusable not just for your projects, but similar projects too.

Stripe, Four Square and others did that.

delegate everything except business logic.

if you do not have money to pay salaries then opensource 90% of your shit and hope for free contributions and bug fixed

you shit must be first-rate, of course.

>> No.16722592

>>16722520
the problem with open source its easy to copy it. id open source it if your app catches a solid user base

>> No.16723569

>>16721958
It integrates with existing BACnet systems to cut energy useage and prolong equipment life.

>> No.16724609

>>16722520
seems like horrible advice
my $0.02...
get people to pay attention by any means neccessary
build out the mvp to bare minimum for paid service
pump it up and tell people youre also looking for\ cofounders...
if they apply to you you have a lot more leverage.
if you cant get anyone to care about your idea/concept then move to something else.