I'm trying to do some freelance web dev. or do security consulting to pay the bills. I just cannot find part-time, consultant like positions for these. I tried to look a bit on craigslist too. Both of these could be potentially viable, the money is just running super low now.
Haven't released MVP yet (by Apr/May I would)
I pitched to an angel who's invested in my space - he's interested, but only when Im a bit farther along (e.g. when I get an MVP out)
I've pitched to decision makers in my space who could be potential clientele - only (2) so far via phone - very positive feedback so far. (and no I didnt know they prior)
I've had (1) large potential client sign up and a few smaller clients (still waiting to talk to them)
I've applied to numerous accelerators/incubators - a guy I knew invited me to be apart of his accelerator/incubator (just launching new month with 10-20 startups).
I'm a solo founder (and by no means using this as an excuse (because it shouldn't be at all).
I think my fear is I don't want to deep-dive into the little savings I have left - because then I would be completely broke (as in $0.00 in the bank).
I'm literally just dazed and confused. I've never worked f/t on my own startup before either (always had the cushy corporate job) - they say crack (the drug) is addictive - I'd venture to say a corporate salary is.
That said, I would want nothing more than to work f/t on this and not go back to a corp. gig (paying 25% more than I used to make). I'm just running low on cash right now.
Is there any way the large client would prepay to get the product built? If this is something they want and they're willing to wait until Apr/May to see anything, they're probably not wanting to build it themselves so maybe they'd be open to something like that?
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I'm trying to do some freelance web dev. or do security consulting to pay the bills. I just cannot find part-time, consultant like positions for these. I tried to look a bit on craigslist too. Both of these could be potentially viable, the money is just running super low now.
Haven't released MVP yet (by Apr/May I would)
I pitched to an angel who's invested in my space - he's interested, but only when Im a bit farther along (e.g. when I get an MVP out)
I've pitched to decision makers in my space who could be potential clientele - only (2) so far via phone - very positive feedback so far. (and no I didnt know they prior)
I've had (1) large potential client sign up and a few smaller clients (still waiting to talk to them)
I've applied to numerous accelerators/incubators - a guy I knew invited me to be apart of his accelerator/incubator (just launching new month with 10-20 startups).
I'm a solo founder (and by no means using this as an excuse (because it shouldn't be at all).
I think my fear is I don't want to deep-dive into the little savings I have left - because then I would be completely broke (as in $0.00 in the bank).
I'm literally just dazed and confused. I've never worked f/t on my own startup before either (always had the cushy corporate job) - they say crack (the drug) is addictive - I'd venture to say a corporate salary is.
That said, I would want nothing more than to work f/t on this and not go back to a corp. gig (paying 25% more than I used to make). I'm just running low on cash right now.
Is there any way the large client would prepay to get the product built? If this is something they want and they're willing to wait until Apr/May to see anything, they're probably not wanting to build it themselves so maybe they'd be open to something like that?
Great idea here, one I think I should consider more. Thanks for the support - I see no way but to push forward through this.
Much appreciated mcintyre!