I already know HTML, CSS, and the basics of JS. But the business I am building will require a more complex backend such as React and Tailwind CSS. I currently work as a product designer for a reputable agency, so am confident in my ability to design the damn thing. But I am not a full-stack developer. That is something people learn for years at University. I've been teaching myself on the side and don't hate it. Development makes sense to me but I know it will take me a while to learn. 6 months minimum.
So far, I've done 6 interviews to validate the idea. I've gone through the ideation process and have just written my UVP. Now, I'm ready to start going into the specifics of the design. The question is: do I try to raise capital so that I can focus on this full time sooner; or do I keep building this by myself on the side? Pros of raising would be that I don't need to learn wed-dev, and it might speed things along. Cons: I lose equity, and I would have to quit my cozy job.
Thoughts?
So far, I've done 6 interviews to validate the idea. I've gone through the ideation process and have just written my UVP. Now, I'm ready to start going into the specifics of the design. The question is: do I try to raise capital so that I can focus on this full time sooner; or do I keep building this by myself on the side? Pros of raising would be that I don't need to learn wed-dev, and it might speed things along. Cons: I lose equity, and I would have to quit my cozy job.
Thoughts?
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