Tech

>Ideas
On demand services made possible through mobile applications seem to be looking up.
Especially if we can crack into the B2B scene, since the majority of on demand tech services are made to suit B2C business models.
>Thoughts
Where to start?
People have been talking about the "tech bubble" for a while now and while it is true that startup funding has been decreasing since 2014, more and more companies are still bringing new things to the table and making themselves profitable.

I think if I were to start a tech company, I'd need a group of people who shared the same vision, and who had different skill sets.
I would of course need people with a technicl skill set, but I'd need someone who could attract 1,000,000+ users.

I guess this is a good time to say that it is very unlikely a single person will be able to take an idea to an IPO or $100m buyout stage, a good team is essential. Ideas, technical skills, marketing, sales, spokesperson and no doubt, a fantastic service.

>Martin Shkreli
/biz/'s favourite bloke is also starting a tech company, just thought I'd throw that out there.
Its going to be called Godel, and is going to be a B2B focued Business Software Services company, he hasn't released much more than that.

Why tech?

Well its possibly the only sector a group of people can enter with minimal experience and come out with a million dollar company.

I think that if an idea is good enough, and it is talked about by the right people, more ideas will start to form around the original concept, until it snowballs into something that can be executed with a good chance at success.

NOTE: Other business talk is welcomed, if you aren't into tech, feel free to input your thought and analysis on other fields you think are hot.

I want to make handmade/one-off PC peripherals. mice, mouse pads, fancy cases, etc.

viable?

I just wanna make random shit 2bh

>>1733168
>someone who could attract 1,000,000+ users.

you're delusional if you think some random you hire can just do this

reminds me of a recent job interview I had where the guy said I'd be expected to get him an audience with the CEO of bed bath & beyond

why does this nigga zuckerburg always where a zip up jacket with the sleeves up.

Is it possible to get some people to make an Ipad app without forking over all my shekels? How much does this shit cost?

>>1733450
hire romanians

>>1733364
He's fucking autistic, dude. We're lucky it isn't worse

>Ideas.
a site that lets you send a random set of items from aliexpress to an address, with some gimmick in the packaging, i dunno what.
>Thoughts.
like lootbox but for /csg/ autists

>>1733472
Rather get it done here.

Every site asks for a very detailed description of the app and your budget

What could go wrong?

>>1733583
You're better off actually learning how to do it yourself.

>>1733600
no, it'll be shit.
>>1733583
if you want in done in a first world country, pay up.

>>1733608
>if you want in done in a first world country, pay up.

I want to know the price. Has anyone had anything made?

>>1733610
Tell me a detailed description of the app and I'll tell you the price :^)

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>>1733624

We are going full construction telematics anons. Uptake 2.0 with a twist. Let me hear your opinions on this.

maybe unrelated, but, figured I could ask it here instead of making another thread

I'm 22 year old and work at a high-tech 25~ person startup. my appraisal is next week, at which point I've worked there full-time for 1,5 years, and been involved with the company (during studies) since 2,5 years.
I was planning on asking for a raise since I excel at my work, am a very quick learner and there's potential to grow when the company becomes bigger.
However, the company has issued a 10% raise for everyone to get closer to market salaries (compared to start-up salaries).

I feel like I would be judged as ungrateful for asking for a raise now, even though the 10% raise is completely performance unrelated.

Do I still ask for a raise? I was actually planning on asking 10%.

>>1733168
>On demand services made possible through mobile applications seem to be looking up.
Yes

>I would of course need people with a technicl skill set, but I'd need someone who could attract 1,000,000+ users.
? This just doesn't make sense to me. I know this is a business board but wouldn't you instead want a product that could attract 1+M users? Having someone do that for you is expensive; develop an idea and then build it yourself. After your idea takes off then hire whoever the hell you "need".

>>1734036
It never hurts asking

>>1734437
The only thing in my favor is that my boss isn't at my appraisal, just my manager, who also got the 10% raise. But still, it feels so wrong to ask for it now, and I feel like my manager and boss would think exactly that.

I used to listen to startup pitches for a living (worked for a tech events company)

Pitch me, fuckers.

>>1734036
Do you know how much your coworkers are making?

Actually. How much are you making?

>>1733150
I'm working at a tech startup. I am the lead technical guy but also help with marketing and financing.

We have a few really cool projects coming out soon.

I have 5 people working under me on the technical staff.

>>1734934
The last company I worked at was as the lead programmer at a healthcare tech startup doing healthcare credentialing. I revamped their software platform and now they have contracts for half a million doctors.

Last idea I had was to create a social media site (yes I know) specifically focused towards altruism and outreach. Potential audience is basically people who like volunteering, "making a difference", and people who work for social causes. For cash flow, just targeted advertising from environmental / social orgs or companies that want to seem that way. I figured splitting up major issues into categories that would also serve as major channels for like-minded altruists.

Basically, I'm going to college for compsci (hs senior), but I'd really like to create a comfy start-up in college or join one right out of college. I don't really want to deal with the business aspects, but I don't want to get pushed out of "ownership" basically if all I do is program.

Is there a way to be a tech guy and still be an integral part of a start-up?

>>1733150
Renewable energy distribution.

It's complicated enough to keep track of energy trading as it is. Combine renewables with our nearly century old power infrastructure, and you're in for a fucking shitshow.

Be the first one to figure it out and you're in for a fucking fortune.

>>1735210
We need fundamental improvements in energy storage that can go to grid scale before this is possible

Question how original are tech startups. Is everone of the really that different or are localizations and market niche products?

I'm a computer engineering student, and I've made a habit of coming up with 4-5 business ideas every day. I've got hundreds of ideas, and I'm sure some of them are winners. Gonna hopefully gain enough skills in uni to start something myself in the future.

>>1735548
Dont wait. Start on your top 10 ideas now, yes, 10 simultaenously. Develop the core process, outsource minor tasks (graphic design/etc...)

>>1733626
Checked out appster.

>what is your budget, goy?
>10,000 - 50,000
>50,000 - 75,000
>75,000 - 100,000

Min 10k for some bullshit little fucking app. I wonder how much pajeets will charge.

>>1735548
>>1735600
Everything this anon does will fail. Guaranteed.

>>1736061
I'm >>1733635 this guy

And I am mentoring someone like >>1735548
him, basically letting him do the time-consuming tasks while I run the show. He needs direction, I have the startup experience to keep him in line and set direction. It's not rocket science.

>>1733364
because
>I'm a laid back tech guy! Look at my clothes, I may be rich, but I'm just like everyone else, so you should like me.

>>1733561
The monthly subscription craze is over imo.
Even Lootcrate are losing customers, so are Dollar Shave Club and Birchbox. I think it was more of a fad than anything else.
>>1734791
Do you mean an accelerator? Which one?
>>1734934
>>1734936
Are you in SF by any chance? Most decent tech startups are based over there, although Europe is getting pretty dense with tech startups.
>>1735199
Yes, you can co-found one with someone else. Try searching for a co-founder in college, or if not, try /biz/ (not joking).
>>1735351
50/50
I see a lot of startups in general that try to reinvent the wheel, and those are the ones that usually end up failing.
>>1735548
Try co-founding one of your ideas with someone who is willing to work with you for free

>>1734424
There are very few people on this earth who can start a company on their own and have it just "take off".

>>1733364
>worth 55G$USD
>wears 20$ zip up jacket from Old Navy

that's the textbook definition of not giving a fuck. I applaud the zucc for this.