Ask HN: Is a tech background necessary to found tech startup?
The vast majority of tech startups that are successful are founded by tech savvy people. More than a few of them attended some of the top educational institutions.
My question is, is it possible ("likely" is a better word, anything's possible) for a non-tech oriented person to bring forth the next big thing?
I am extremely business oriented (studied international business, minored in spanish, concentration in entrepreneurship) and have what I believe to be a great idea that I am currently working on, but I feel my lack of tech knowledge leaves me at a huge disadvantage for several reasons.
I am outsourcing all of my design, programming, etc and handling the business with a partner. I want to bring a programmer on board at least part time to compensate for my lack of knowledge. I felt it would be beneficial to get this community's opinion on the situation.
My question is, is it possible ("likely" is a better word, anything's possible) for a non-tech oriented person to bring forth the next big thing?
I am extremely business oriented (studied international business, minored in spanish, concentration in entrepreneurship) and have what I believe to be a great idea that I am currently working on, but I feel my lack of tech knowledge leaves me at a huge disadvantage for several reasons.
I am outsourcing all of my design, programming, etc and handling the business with a partner. I want to bring a programmer on board at least part time to compensate for my lack of knowledge. I felt it would be beneficial to get this community's opinion on the situation.