This is a crazy idea. It probably won't work. But just in case you're weird enough to try it:
Startup Panhandling
1) Find the most crowded Starbucks that is visited regularly by a startup-y crowd (google, etc).
2) Sit outside said starbucks with an extension cord running to external power supplies from 7am-7pm.
3) Bring cheap at&t wireless 3g phone to tether for internet or rely on starbucks wifi (jailbroken iphone 3g maybe?)
4) Make a cardboard sign (or for more points, use an old beat-up CRT monitor) that says "Building software prototype - Any $$$ is appreciated." I'm sure you can come up with something much wittier.
5) Place some spare coins in an old laptop bag in front of the sign or monitor.
6) Earn $60-100 per hour from people dropping change and dollars into your 'hat' and offer to e-mail them when you finish your MVP.
Startup Panhandling
1) Find the most crowded Starbucks that is visited regularly by a startup-y crowd (google, etc).
2) Sit outside said starbucks with an extension cord running to external power supplies from 7am-7pm.
3) Bring cheap at&t wireless 3g phone to tether for internet or rely on starbucks wifi (jailbroken iphone 3g maybe?)
4) Make a cardboard sign (or for more points, use an old beat-up CRT monitor) that says "Building software prototype - Any $$$ is appreciated." I'm sure you can come up with something much wittier.
5) Place some spare coins in an old laptop bag in front of the sign or monitor.
6) Earn $60-100 per hour from people dropping change and dollars into your 'hat' and offer to e-mail them when you finish your MVP.