I am solo founder who a year & half ago started up. I hired a developer in India to do the back-end, while I did/do the front end (US).
As for motivation.. the recognition received is a huge motivator; submit your work to contests, tech events/presentations and what not. Also, I attend weekly/monthly tech networking events and hear positivity in regards to my work. That does not mean I hear HOORAY from everyone, but I retain the positive and let that drive me. The negative I think should be listened to, especially when it's constructive!
In regards to funding I did hear a few times, "we don't fund solo startuppers," but perseverance pays and Im honored that I have angels backing my work now! It took 17 months to get to this point! Although I did focus more on development and less on seeking funding, so 17 months maybe a long time?
Im looking now for a LAMP developer in PA, NJ, MD area and so far that has been challenging! Email me at paul9290 <at> yahoo.com if you interested in learning more about the position (include links to you work).
Good luck and don't let the solo founder thing stop you from starting up! It has changed my life for the better!
As for motivation.. the recognition received is a huge motivator; submit your work to contests, tech events/presentations and what not. Also, I attend weekly/monthly tech networking events and hear positivity in regards to my work. That does not mean I hear HOORAY from everyone, but I retain the positive and let that drive me. The negative I think should be listened to, especially when it's constructive!
In regards to funding I did hear a few times, "we don't fund solo startuppers," but perseverance pays and Im honored that I have angels backing my work now! It took 17 months to get to this point! Although I did focus more on development and less on seeking funding, so 17 months maybe a long time?
Im looking now for a LAMP developer in PA, NJ, MD area and so far that has been challenging! Email me at paul9290 <at> yahoo.com if you interested in learning more about the position (include links to you work).
Good luck and don't let the solo founder thing stop you from starting up! It has changed my life for the better!