I have found some people that have expressed interest in working on an idea together, but how can I know whether they are really serious about it? Is there any good ways to test or verify?
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What are good ways to test whether people really buy into an idea before working together?
7 answers from the community
A· Apr 14, 2015
see if they'll sacrifice their whole weekend for the product or idea.
A· Apr 15, 2015
+1
Start with something small like a weekend hackathon. See how u work together. See if you can accomplish something as a team. Then move to something bigger.
A· Apr 14, 2015
Thanks for asking this question! I completely relate. I'm waiting for answers.
A· Apr 14, 2015
When they can deliver something small, fast. Then something a little bigger just as fast as it can be done. Then they do it a third time.
Proof is always in what people do.
A· Apr 14, 2015
Seems pretty straightforward: Money, time, mindshare
Keep in mind, though, that as you increase the money/time/mindshare contributions, so too are expectations. If you want to work with a friend, talk up front about each other's expectations on ownership, areas of responsibility, commitment, and so forth.
A· Apr 14, 2015
Money, even if it's a token amount.
A· Apr 18, 2015
Talk to them