Startup advice needed

Hi All,
I have a good internet startup idea that I would like to develop
further. However, I`m not a techie and I do no have any startup
experience. My background is in management consulting - have been in the industry for almost two years. I`m currently working on a business plan, and I don`t have plans to seek vc (I don`t want to give up equity).
I was hoping I could gather some advice from people who have been there
and who have done it. How would you suggest I get started? Should I try
and put a team together? Should I build a beta using an Indian outsourcing firm?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
I have a good internet startup idea that I would like to develop
further. However, I`m not a techie and I do no have any startup
experience. My background is in management consulting - have been in the industry for almost two years. I`m currently working on a business plan, and I don`t have plans to seek vc (I don`t want to give up equity).
I was hoping I could gather some advice from people who have been there
and who have done it. How would you suggest I get started? Should I try
and put a team together? Should I build a beta using an Indian outsourcing firm?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
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I have a good internet startup idea that I would like to develop further. However, I`m not a techie and I do no have any startup experience. My background is in management consulting - have been in the industry for almost two years. I`m currently working on a business plan, and I don`t have plans to seek vc (I don`t want to give up equity).
I was hoping I could gather some advice from people who have been there and who have done it. How would you suggest I get started? Should I try and put a team together? Should I build a beta using an Indian outsourcing firm?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Before you embark on a "build it" direction - here are some things I would do for little (if any) expense:
Assemble your first team. Teams are powerful. This initial team (3-5 folks) can be your personal support team and help you clarify your vision and direction
Define the problem you are going to solve
Conduct some initial "research" -
Competitive landscape
ID possible customers / users
Determine your business model.
Get input/feedback from your prospective customer base
Build your constituency
Start an advisory team?