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I have great app idea I can give my 100% time and resource to it. But how to find people and start?

October 29th, 2015

I am 15 years old, I know some programming like HTML, CSS, little JavaScript and Ruby. And I know little on developing android apps. I have got an amazing idea, I have talked to my father about the idea and he likes it very much but he does not have any expertise in Internet field. I am allowed to put my heart and soul to it. But I don't know how to get employees to manage and incorporate my company. I am seeking help about it from everyone, please help me regarding these. Thank You

Lorraine Wheeler President at Redstoke, LLC

October 29th, 2015

Use your coding skills to build an MVP (minimal viable product). In other words, try to build a prototype with the minimum feature set that is needed to test out if your idea is a hit with potential customers. When you get to that point and you have something to show, find a mentor or an entrepreneurship group that can help you from there.

Success-minded Moguls

October 29th, 2015

Sahil, I can help! Let's setup a time to talk...your parents will need to be present on the call as well. Send me your skype id. Best, Camille

Jacob Kojfman Experienced technology and corporate lawyer, focusing on SAAS

October 29th, 2015

Hi Sahil, Find a mentor. Perhaps someone from here. Find an accountant and a lawyer. Get a board of advisors. Surround yourself with people whom you can trust. Jacob Kojfman 604 318 4539

Aswan Morgan Mobile Entrepreneur; eCommerce Personalization, Optimization & Conversion Expert

October 29th, 2015

Wholeheartedly agree with Jacob. Also, work in short execution/validation cycles. That is, don't spend a whole bunch of time and resources building something out in a silo. Instead, to the extent that you can, execute your idea in small, manageable chunks and seek validation from potential customers at each point along the way. It's not uncommon for ideas to change/mature once feedback loops are implemented.

Elizabeth Koshy Board Advisor at Stealth Mode Startup Company

October 29th, 2015

Sahil,

Kudos to your to be thinking so entrepreneurial at this age .

I would be happy to guide you or connect you with a mentor.

it would help if you ask your parents to connect on Linkedin with me

Look forward to speaking with you

Elizabeth

Sahil Bloch

October 29th, 2015

Thank you everyone guiding me I think I got a good knowledge now what I need is just a mentor. Thanks once again.

David Austin Relentless problem solver and innovator.

October 29th, 2015

Not sure what you mean Allison. App development is absurdly easy. Most any 15 yr old should be able to create an app in an afternoon with a kit like Intel SDK. Publishing it to an app store is just as easy. It's why there is so many junk apps out there. What's misleading about that, and why would his father disapprove? Whether he succeeds in this is immaterial to the fact that it's a far better activity than what most 15 olds are engaged in, and should be nurtured.

Rob G

October 29th, 2015

Homework first. go to steveblank.com (steve blank dot com) http://steveblank.com/ and read everything. When you've done that then come back with more targeted questions. It is highly unlikely that you will get any initial capital without some 'traction' first. go find out what 'traction' means. Do extensive product market fit homework first. Then build a mockup/prototype/MVP. do more PMF homework. Then go get some users/customers. Then you might be ready for initial seed money. You will also then have more credibility with potential investors, partners, customers. Homework first.

David Austin Relentless problem solver and innovator.

October 29th, 2015

Jessica Alter, who founded this website (founderdating.com) has an interesting take on amazing ideas and I share her thoughts in that regard. Here is her take:

https://www.fi.co/posts/18581

I have no doubt you will have success in your endeavors be it this or any other ... just remember the value is in the execution, not the idea. You will only succeed when you realize that critical fact. Good luck!

Nayan Pathak

October 29th, 2015

Because you mentioned you know/learning HTML, CSS, JS, I would like to suggest you look at ionic framework. In my experience, it's a great framework to come up with a MVP quickly. When you have a prototype in hand, you will be in a much better position to convey your idea to potential partner/investors.

And some of the earlier comments have great advice for you, so try to make use of them.

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