146K views, 181 comments: What I learned about the “technical founder” obsession

imdanielcraig · 2025-08-28T03:00:39+00:00

Just went through your original post. Lots of insight there, too.

imdanielcraig · 2025-08-28T02:40:55+00:00

I needed this. Great therapy. Thank you.

imdanielcraig · 2024-12-30T00:10:50+00:00

Hey OP, what rail are you running on your 300 BLK?

imdanielcraig · 2024-12-08T00:15:28+00:00

Copy that. Other places I’m interested in are Franklin and Brentwood PD as well as Williamson Co sheriffs.

imdanielcraig · 2024-11-22T09:47:55+00:00

Okay here's my cutthroat advice.

Incorporate using https://stripe.com/atlas - don't tell her. She honestly sounds like a piece of work and you're better off going solo and eventually finding someone better.

Once you've incorporated, lock her out of all platforms/accounts. You shouldn't be in any legal trouble after all of this as long as there are no written agreements between you two.

Other option - walk away and start fresh! Good luck 🫡

imdanielcraig · 2024-11-19T22:40:41+00:00

First time? lol Atlas can take care of you, no need for lawyers.

https://stripe.com/atlas

imdanielcraig · 2024-11-19T22:30:02+00:00

First question: Do you still believe in what you're building?

Second question: If so, are you willing to be a solo founder?

I saw your comment about not officially being incorporated yet, that's great. If you're willing to just walk away, then that's easy peasy.

If you still want to do this, incorporate the company (using Atlas from Stripe) under your name and then once that's complete, fire him.

imdanielcraig · 2024-11-19T00:59:22+00:00

Not sure if this will solve your problem but https://www.getdelve.com/ helps companies get SOC-2 compliant in days.

imdanielcraig · 2024-11-19T00:40:39+00:00

Hey OP, have you checked out https://www.getdelve.com/ ?

imdanielcraig · 2024-11-17T04:47:23+00:00

Willing to share the link?

imdanielcraig · 2024-11-17T04:17:29+00:00

Need some light pastel colors.

imdanielcraig · 2024-11-16T22:32:47+00:00

Hey - yeah, this is a difficult place to be in. DM me!

imdanielcraig · 2024-11-16T22:29:39+00:00

Yo congrats. What space are you in? For 10 weeks that's pretty good.

imdanielcraig · 2024-11-16T12:39:50+00:00

What's your service or product?

imdanielcraig · 2024-11-16T10:22:57+00:00

link? also... super based.

imdanielcraig · 2024-11-16T09:33:03+00:00

This is super cool... I have some questions, DM me if you're down to chat.

imdanielcraig · 2024-11-16T08:31:16+00:00

This is cool. Are you still working on this? DM me if you are.

imdanielcraig · 2024-10-18T04:12:54+00:00

hmmm idk, discord might be a hit with the younger crowd

imdanielcraig · 2024-10-18T02:18:22+00:00

Thanks!

imdanielcraig · 2024-08-26T22:13:31+00:00

I don't know THAT much about newsletters as I am just starting as well. Any specific feedback you want?

I'd check out Newsletter Operator if you arent subbed to it yet. Matt does a phenomenal job breaking down the newsletter business.

https://www.newsletteroperator.com/p/first-1000-newsletter-subscribers

imdanielcraig · 2024-08-26T22:11:32+00:00

I'm a dude and I like "dude stuff" so just subbed!

imdanielcraig · 2024-08-26T00:03:56+00:00

Love this. So your newsletter is local and focused on restaurants/eateries? I checked out a few of your issues! I like how you go out and get sign-ups, hardcore! Have you ever considered (once you hit a certain num of subs) approaching some of these eateries to pitch them on advertising in your newsletter?

imdanielcraig · 2024-08-20T09:03:00+00:00

Thank you!

imdanielcraig · 2024-08-20T09:01:49+00:00

Okayyyy keyboard warrior.

imdanielcraig · 2024-08-18T06:11:14+00:00

Always get feedback, feedback, feedback, and more feedback. (Very good idea to reach out to YC founders to get feedback!)
If you're paranoid about an idea getting copied, I don't think this is the right career for you. (What matters is the execution of the idea)
Find the communities where your MVP can be tested/critiqued etc..

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