So...You Have An Idea?

Before I start I just want to say there are two types of entrepreneurs... "REAL" and "FAKE"...

Alright, This is a much needed/overdue post. Most of you know, I've been working on a new project lately called, TVDeck. But that is besides the point. As I've been working on the project...I've came across more "fake entrepreneurs". I get a ton of emails about "new venture partnerships"...whatever that means, of which I ignore almost all, if not all of. It's not because I'm ignorant or anything, it just doesn't make sense. Why? Here's why...

1) I would never partner up with a person I have "met" through Twitter. This doesn't mean I wouldn't ever do business with a person I met throught Twitter, but not until I at least meet the person face to face. It surprises me how people constantly try to pitch to me their thoughts, starting an email with- "I found you on Twitter"...I mean...really?

2) Why would I invest in someone's idea, when they are not an engineer (coder) or designer?

3) Business people really add no value to a startup...and that is not just my opinion, it's the opinion of many. Watch this presentation if you have not already, it has a wealth of info for startup entrepreneurs.

4) Besides my own involvement in someone else's "startup" or startup idea, often times I hear entrepreneurs say they don't want to put a dime up and invest anything, especially when they are not an engineer (coder) themselves!! -- Where in the world can you find (buy) or start a business without investing a nickel? Let me know as soon as you find out! And...why would an engineer work with you when you are bringing them an idea without compensating them? Business people (again) don't bring a lot to the table. I know A LOT of engineers who can present better than business people, among other things.

5) I'm not interested in hearing talk about some half baked idea. Seriously. I get way too many of these kinds of emails as well. "Hi- I'm _____ and I have a pitch for you!" No thanks. I'm not going to let you waste my money on your "lame" idea.

I could be more negative and add a ton of more points to what this whole "I'm an MBA with an idea for an internet company" theory, but that is unnecessary.

Regardless of being a business person, an engineer, or just a regular person, if an entrepreneur is serious about starting a company, don't talk. In my opinion, they should just act. And that means being serious too.

So what do you think? I know I kind of jumped across the board on this post...but please, tell me your thoughts!

And there is a saying I have:

"EITHER BRING CAPITAL OR SKILL TO THE TABLE, DON'T COME WITHOUT ONE OR THE OTHER!"