The startup enthusiast

Startupper: Hello, How are you?

Investor: Hi, fine thanks

S: Do you remember our idea?

I: No, I refused to sign the NDA, so I don't know it.

S: Ok. By the way. we are ready to start, but I studied economics and my co-founder political sciences. We need someone who can develop the software.

I: You have to look for a CTO

S: a CT-what?

I: A CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER, a chief developer, a technical co-founder, someone who can develop the software.

S: Perfect!

I: Call me when you find a CTO. Bye

- The startupper goes out -

Investor's Assistant: Do they know they have to pay to hire a software engineer?

Investor: What's your idea?

Startuppers: We want to propose elegant and healthy meals for babies 0-2y with elegant working moms

I: It's nice

[...]

I: What is the main issue?

S: We have a decrease of market demand when babies grow. The problem is that they start eating different foods.

I: Is it a joke?

Two lessons

1) Startups can change the market, but trying to change babies' nature is probably too much

Entrepreneur: Ok, you're the right one

Developer: What about the wage?

E: I can give you 40k$

D: b-but I'm a SENIOR DEVELOPER

E: My nephew can do it for 500$

Startupper: Hello, How are you?

Investor: Hi, fine thanks

S: Do you remember our idea?

I: No, I refused to sign the NDA, so I don't know it.

S: Ok. By the way. we are ready to start, but I studied economics and my co-founder political sciences. We need someone who can develop the software.

I: You have to look for a CTO

S: a CT-what?

I: A CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER, a chief developer, a technical co-founder, someone who can develop the software.

S: Perfect!

I: Call me when you find a CTO. Bye

- The startupper goes out -

Investor's Assistant: Do they know they have to pay to hire a software engineer?

Startupper: Hello, I'm looking for a CTO

Developer: Ok, I'm a full stack developer, I probably can do what do you need.

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[The startupper tells his idea to the developer]

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D: Is your idea validated?

S: How should we do it?

D: Asking people, for example, if they'd pay for your service enough to make your business model work.

S: Ok, got it! Do you want to work with us?

D: Yes, but I won't start developing an idea that isn't validated.

S: Ok, we'll do it.

D: What about my compensation? Do you want to give me a salary?

S: We don't have money

D: Do you want to give me equity?

S: No, the idea is mine and my cofounder's, not yours.

D: How do you want to pay me?

S: Our project will be a success and you'll get exposure and a work in your portfolio

Startupper: Hello, How are you?

Investor: Hi, fine thanks

S: Do you remember our idea?

I: No, I refused to sign the NDA, so I don't know it.

S: Ok. By the way. we are ready to start, but I studied economics and my co-founder political sciences. We need someone who can develop the software.

I: You have to look for a CTO

S: a CT-what?

I: A CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER, a chief developer, a technical co-founder, someone who can develop the software.

S: Perfect!

I: Call me when you find a CTO. Bye

- The startupper goes out -

Investor's Assistant: Do they know they have to pay to hire a software engineer?

Startupper: Hi, I want to introduce you my new idea, it will revolutionize the world.

Investor: Ok

S: Perfect, can you sign an NDA?

I: Goodbye

S: b-but....

Entrepreneur: Ok, you're the right one

Developer: What about the wage?

E: I can give you 40k$

D: b-but I'm a SENIOR DEVELOPER

E: My nephew can do it for 500$

Startupper: Hello, I'm looking for a CTO

Developer: Ok, I'm a full stack developer, I probably can do what do you need.

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[The startupper tells his idea to the developer]

-

D: Is your idea validated?

S: How should we do it?

D: Asking people, for example, if they'd pay for your service enough to make your business model work.

S: Ok, got it! Do you want to work with us?

D: Yes, but I won't start developing an idea that isn't validated.

S: Ok, we'll do it.

D: What about my compensation? Do you want to give me a salary?

S: We don't have money

D: Do you want to give me equity?

S: No, the idea is mine and my cofounder's, not yours.

D: How do you want to pay me?

S: Our project will be a success and you'll get exposure and a work in your portfolio

Startupper: Hello, How are you?

Investor: Hi, fine thanks

S: Do you remember our idea?

I: No, I refused to sign the NDA, so I don't know it.

S: Ok. By the way. we are ready to start, but I studied economics and my co-founder political sciences. We need someone who can develop the software.

I: You have to look for a CTO

S: a CT-what?

I: A CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER, a chief developer, a technical co-founder, someone who can develop the software.

S: Perfect!

I: Call me when you find a CTO. Bye

- The startupper goes out -

Investor's Assistant: Do they know they have to pay to hire a software engineer?

Startupper: Hello, How are you?

Investor: Hi, fine thanks

S: Do you remember our idea?

I: No, I refused to sign the NDA, so I don't know it.

S: Ok. By the way. we are ready to start, but I studied economics and my co-founder political sciences. We need someone who can develop the software.

I: You have to look for a CTO

S: a CT-what?

I: A CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER, a chief developer, a technical co-founder, someone who can develop the software.

S: Perfect!

I: Call me when you find a CTO. Bye

- The startupper goes out -

Investor's Assistant: Do they know they have to pay to hire a software engineer?

Journalist: Hello, what do you need for your company?

Entrepreneur: I'm looking for software developers

J: What's the problem?

What E says: I can't find skilled computer programmers

I don’t know what the Congress will decide on net neutrality. I can only hope they will protect it because it’s necessary for a fair competition and development.