HACKER Q&A
📣 tldrthelaw

Have an idea, now what? Collaborators?


I'm a long-removed tech guy, now attorney, that has been itching to get back in to some kind of technology-adjacent startup. I have an idea that I think solves an existing legal-adjacent problem and is just mundane enough to potentially be successful - two traits I have historically found common in most successful enterprises.

As an attorney I'm a solo practitioner and, to be frank, I'm kind of tired of "going it alone." With this project, I think I could probably muddle my way through it myself, but I'd prefer to collaborate with someone that can pick up the slack when I have to put it down, etc.

Now comes the question ... what do you do in these situations? Where do you look? I have a robust network of legal professionals, but few tech folks. Do you get something started and then just try to bring someone on in a traditional hire fashion? How do you find folks to work with that are outside of your network when you can't bring any guarantees?


  👤 edoceo Accepted Answer ✓
Startup Weekend is a good place to meet and practice dating co-founders.

Meetup and other entrepreneur related events too, if you're starting from scratch.

But! If you get some semblance of traction going it's loads easier to attract talent even speculative talent.

Edit: here's an entrepreneur meetup I co-host https://www.meetup.com/Seattle-Startups-Open-Coffee/ - maybe we see you next Tuesday :)


👤 GianFabien
I'm sure that many competent technical folks on HN are reading your post. Why not add details as to whether you are looking for a co-founder or have the resources to hire for the technical skills you require.