Thursday, November 09, 2006

On the road to Timbuktu, El Dorado, and Anywhere but Here.

I have had a number of conversations with a few friends to discuss entrepreneurial ideas. Suffice to say the Ideas I began with are totally different from the business idea currently under consideration. MBA types are definitely more interested in discussing startup opportunities. A couple of years ago most of the focus was on getting the best paying gig. We are currently working on technical details. The business model is still up in the air. We either get to market quickly with a simple commodity play or build a possibly complex robust service on top of the low cost commodity service.

I like the energy level of my potential partners. Definitely very smart. However, still a lot of loose ends with the relationship. As they say we have to define the rules of engagement. From my prior experiences, it is very important that roles and contributions are clarified early on. No one wants to broach that topic right now, given that the business is still being defined. At some point soon we will have to discuss the responsibilities and level of commitment of each partner.

Either way glad to find like minded folks willing to build a global business.

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