Thanks for your feedback and advice. It's very valuable. And much appreciated, especially considering that you are both technical and non-technical.
I don't think I will actually do Genghis, it was just an idea that popped up! I saw it as something to help first time founders get started in startups: both technical and non-technical people.
I think the message I would have personally tried to get across is that your first one or two startups are going to fail, so your best bet would be to get started, meet new people and get some experience. I saw data that that indicated that the majority of successful technology companies are founded by an average of three people, all of which have known each other for many years and have worked together on previous projects. The conclusion from that was to "just get out there and start your first company. It's the best way to make the contacts and find the cofounders for your next startup."
I don't think I will actually do Genghis, it was just an idea that popped up! I saw it as something to help first time founders get started in startups: both technical and non-technical people.
I think the message I would have personally tried to get across is that your first one or two startups are going to fail, so your best bet would be to get started, meet new people and get some experience. I saw data that that indicated that the majority of successful technology companies are founded by an average of three people, all of which have known each other for many years and have worked together on previous projects. The conclusion from that was to "just get out there and start your first company. It's the best way to make the contacts and find the cofounders for your next startup."
What are your thoughts? Would love to hear them.