Is it just me or it is kind of hard to find people to build something with?
Hey,
I’ve been a software engineer (backend) for over nine years and have been wanting to build something on my own for a while now. I have ideas, good planning skills, and the discipline to execute, but unfortunately, I lack the experience as an entrepreneur, which I believe is an important aspect. This has led me to consider finding partners to help me bring my ideas to life or collaborate on new projects. However, it’s been challenging to find people who are committed, structured, have a long-term mindset, and maintain positive energy.
Many people get excited about a project initially, but then they disappear or lose interest when results don’t come quickly. And unfortunately, I’m not in a position to hire people at the moment.
Has anyone else been through this? How have you found people who are truly committed to the long haul?
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What works for me is just seeing something completed with the skills and tools I have and being satisfied and not expecting approval or appreciations from others.
It solves the building bit or problem of searching other people just for being able to build, but it blocks you from achieving what you expect from wider audience like fame, recognition, appreciation etc. Achieving those, requires other skills (marketing, sales, promotion) which a builder might not be good at So I think the correct quest is not for likeminded people but rightly skilled people and finding that is another skill which a builder might not have. So in absence of or despite skill its luck to get right side of people working with you. Let's see if I am lucky enough to find someone to dispute the last part.
It is tricky. Usually it works when people who join initially are self-motivated and that's a tough find.
One idea is to just start building, people can join at a later stage as well. With time, you'll get a good number of them in the team. Waiting it out is not ideal.
Headliner
Sadly, I think it is part of a larger societal shift. We are being trained for instant gratification and to bet on the 'known' outcome. So many things can now be offloaded and streamlined by AI, so I think people get cold feet pretty easily if it looks like too much work.
I would expect this to change down the line as AI becomes more stable/plateaus.
@elissa_craig Makes a lot of sense!
Pokecut
Hi there! 👋
I totally understand where you’re coming from — finding committed and like-minded partners can be really tough, especially when you’re bootstrapping and can’t hire yet. 💼🚫
One thing that helped me was joining communities and forums where entrepreneurs and makers gather, like Indie Hackers, Product Hunt Makers, or even relevant Discord groups. 🌐💬 There, you can find people who are genuinely passionate and understand the ups and downs of building something from scratch. It’s also great to be upfront about your expectations and long-term vision early on to attract those who align with your mindset. 🎯🤝
Another tip is to start small with side projects or collaborations to test commitment and chemistry before going all in. 🔍⚙️ Building trust and shared discipline takes time but pays off in the long run.
Wishing you the best in finding your tribe and turning your ideas into reality! 🚀🔥 Keep the positive energy flowing! ✨💪
Feel free to reach out if you want to chat more about this! 😊