The passion would be to help customers succeed. Or at least it should be. The frustration mostly has to do with the clients reluctance to change!
Here's what you need to do to recruit any cofounder: 1) Prove or at least instill *high* confidence that you can fund the business or raise the funds required; 2) Demonstrate that you are someone worth following. What have you done previously that clearly shows to others that you have what i...
I moved to SF from Michigan for my startup a few years back, best decision ever. Lots of events, lots of talent and very accessible vc's. Its all quite natural. Just get into the mix. there is literally events all day everyday somewhere in the San Francisco Bay area. Use some of the free ticket...
The best way to find a mentor is to look around in your industry and see who you feel has accomplished what you're setting out to do, and that you gel with the way they did it (values, brand, etc). "Ask for money, get advice. Ask for advice, get money twice" ~ Pitbull If you can get a warm int...
Take a look at the core of what you need to know here: http://startupfashion.com/fashion-ecommerce-website I answered these questions for those starting their own eCommerce store, and that is a great resource for you to get going! Feel free to reach out to me directly for more tips, we can set ...
The way I hire anyone is to find someone who's currently employed in that role for a company in my existing market. You can find that person using a few techniques. 1) LInkedIn: Search who's currently doing technical sales for companies similar to yours, and reach out to them to get advice on "...
It's highly unlikely that you will be able to find competent full-stack mobile developers willing to work with you for equity, but if you do, "fair" compensation would be 50% or more of the equity in the Company. Approaching any developer with just an idea, diminishes your credibility as a pot...
You need to research for it in your own country ask from the people around you and you will get the solution for it.
There are excellent answers here already, my comment is to add to those: network amongst your clients, before your peers and competitors. Join the associations your clients join, attend the events your clients attend, learn through the same channels your clients use. This is how you will know wh...