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Our idea is good but there's no money, investor?

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#1

i want to ask a question about "Our idea is good but theres no money investor?".

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Most Helpful#2

I have experience in this area I should say: the topic of looking for a capital partner depends on a few factors. Gather the data first don't make emotional decisions.

edit: typed from phone, sorry for typos.

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#3

Another perspective: maybe the core issue with looking for a capital partner is something else. Think about it...

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Doki · Corporate website · 2024

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Technically speaking: there are two main factors in the decision of looking for a capital partner. Cost-benefit and risk management. Make decisions based on data.

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#5

Another perspective: maybe the real issue with looking for a capital partner is something else. Think about it...

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Another perspective: maybe the real issue with looking for a capital partner is something else. Think about it...

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Another perspective: maybe the real issue with looking for a capital partner is something else. Think about it...

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Another perspective: maybe the real issue with looking for a capital partner is something else. Think about it...

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Another perspective: maybe the real issue with looking for a capital partner is something else. Think about it...

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Let me speak from the other side; I'm on the supplier side. If you're offering equity instead of salary, also state what you're offering in return.

Give trial work but pay for it; free trials don't bind anyone.

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Quick summary for newcomers: Give trial work but pay for it; free trials don't bind anyone.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

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Doki · E-commerce infrastructure · 2026

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my perspective changed after experiencing that. if you don't write this down from the start it leas to arguments later.

coorrect me if I'm wrong.

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#13

I have a question. The real issue isn't the number, but what it's based on.

Solutions that work at a small scale collapse when you grow; I learned this late. If you post the result here, it will help others too.

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#14

Thanks for writing this, that's the right way. When you try to change everything at once, nothing settles.

If it's your first time, start small; scaling comes later. This is my opinion, I'm not claiming it's absolute truth.

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#15

Thanks, that was the answer I was looking for. When we decide without measuring, we always end up in the same place.

That's all, sorry if I went on too long.

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#16

Thanks, that was the answer I was looking for.

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#17

My perspective changed after experiencing that. Taking notes for two weeks yields better results than a six-month estimate.

Solutions that work at a small scale collapse when you grow; I learned this late. Of course, it varies if your situation is different.

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#18

I agree with this. Partnership isn't a decision to make without working together first.

When listing, put proof that the product actually works at the very top. btw just leaving this note, it might be useful.

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#19

let me speak from the other side; Im on the supplier side. anyway solutions that work at a small scale collapse when you grow; I leanred this late.

im also curious if anyone does it differently.

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#20

Same here.

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