July 28, 2007
Why Launch a Backyard Startup?
Now that we’ve gone into what exactly a backyard startup is, why would we want to launch one? Here is a short list that would be possible reasons:
- Prospect of financial freedom
- Be your own boss
- Flexible schedule
- Involved in the forefront of technology
- Current job is not holding your attention
- Frustrated with the current market offerings
- Lost/quit your job
- Turn a hobby into your profession
- Want to work hard on something that belongs to you
- Your company won’t accept your idea
Why did you launch your startup?
Jimmy
July 28, 2007
I have recently begun what you would consider a backyard startup. I had this idea one day while waiting for my food at a local carry out. It was like, “Heh I need to make this”. It has been a slow process, as I have done everything on my own. I tried to get a friend involved, but it didnt work out, and I am kind of glad. I have only myself top rely on. I made all the designs and business models and have recently outsourced the coding on Elance. It is all out of my own pocket. I have a full time job with a lot of travel and this I am really hoping to get the product into private beta in the next 30 days and gain some traction and start marketing.
Chris
July 28, 2007
awesome Jimmy! i’m looking forward to hearing more about your venture-email me sometime
Austin Hallock
July 28, 2007
I started (well more like ‘am starting’) my backyard startup because I would much rather be my own boss. I do fine with other people in charge but inside I really hate it so I figured that this whole ‘web 2.0′ thing was my chance at that.
By the way, thanks for taking the time to do a post every hour
Sounds like a difficult task.
Chris
July 28, 2007
good luck to you austin and thanks for stopping by. as with jimmy, i look forward to hearing more about your startup!