I’m in a tough spot. I’m working for two startups, each with a group of close friends. Both startups are equally successful. I don’t want to leave either because I’m the guiding force for both. What should I do? How can I manage my work and both groups are planning to apply to YC?
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andsoitis•2mo ago
You’re working “for” two startups and you’re the “guiding force”? In what way?
What is your part? Business strategy, product, engineering, design?
rafruf•2mo ago
I am highly technical, and both ideas are mine. However, I have two different teams because the startup required different expertise. For instance, one is software, where I am the CEO (1/3), and the other is hardware, where I am the Head of AI (1/3). I entrusted the CEO position to my friend, who has more hardware knowledge. I can’t leave both teams because they are both quite capable. I have closed pilot deals in both, and they have received positive reviews.
andsoitis•2mo ago
Ok and when you ask “how can I manage both”, what specifically are you referring to? Are you referring to load balancing your time (prioritization?) or do you mean something else?
rafruf•2mo ago
Should I apply to YC from both companies? Alternatively, should I refrain from applying to one? I can easily manage my time. However, I’m unsure about how to present my case or how to effectively communicate it to investors or other stakeholders.
andsoitis•2mo ago
Tricky. I do not know how YC looks at that. However my instinct would be to just stay the course (you involved at current level on both AND both apply). You’ll learn something from the experience and I doubt it would be a disqualifier.
If you’re still worried, do a little research to see whether there have been similar cases in the past.
andsoitis•2mo ago
What is your part? Business strategy, product, engineering, design?
rafruf•2mo ago
andsoitis•2mo ago
rafruf•2mo ago
andsoitis•2mo ago
If you’re still worried, do a little research to see whether there have been similar cases in the past.