Getting involved in a Startup / Greenfield

**ribble** · 3 June 2010, 10:15

Whats your background?

**Churchill** · 3 June 2010, 10:19

Give Threaded a shout - seriously.

Although I can't resist saying "He has his fingers in(and around) lots of pies!"...

**alreadypacked** · 3 June 2010, 10:19

Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

Best couple of gigs I have done have been startups. There really is nothing more exciting than getting in at Ground Zero and watching something grow.

The plan for next year is to try and get involved on a decent startup project. Either perm or contract(not fussed)

Apart from the odd advert on Jobswerve, I rarely see these come up.

Where would be the best place to start looking IYHO?

Think like them, if you were going to start-up where would you go? what network events would you attend? What forums would you be on?

<Retro mode> Simples </Retro mode>

**OwlHoot** · 3 June 2010, 10:24

Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

Best couple of gigs I have done have been startups. There really is nothing more exciting than getting in at Ground Zero and watching something grow.

The plan for next year is to try and get involved on a decent startup project. Either perm or contract(not fussed)

Apart from the odd advert on Jobswerve, I rarely see these come up.

Where would be the best place to start looking IYHO?

That's not a bad idea, and I've read that paradoxically a recession is the best time to start a company (seeds germinating in winter and all that).

I wonder how much info can one get from companies house, on new startups with likely looking categories such as "IT consultancy".

**minestrone** · 3 June 2010, 10:29

I know someone who just got loads of startup money to design a search engine. You should try him, it will not be long until it's all gone.

Seriously, try to get as much info into your development agencies, they tend to toss out grants to most start ups.

**HairyArsedBloke** · 3 June 2010, 10:33

I found a reference to MiniBar ages ago when doing some research.

I have never followed it up as my directions take me away from the UK.

**MarillionFan** · 3 June 2010, 10:38

Originally posted by ribble View Post

Whats your background?

Technical background is BI/CRM/ERP/Data Warehousing/MIS

Primary business focus on Marketing & Sales Operations.

Looking for something around the BI / Marketing / Sales enablement.

To be honest, I'm not really that fussed about the money. I need something to get up for something motivating.

I think next year is the biggy.

Is there a key in to VC's somewhere. Is it a case of networking?

**alreadypacked** · 3 June 2010, 10:38

Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View Post

I found a reference to MiniBar ages ago when doing some research.

I have never followed it up as my directions take me away from the UK.

Thanks HAB,

Girls there are some very cute guys at this! maybe we should move drinks venue

and I'm not saying that 'cause it's FREE

**ribble** · 3 June 2010, 10:42

Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

Technical background is BI/CRM/ERP/Data Warehousing/MIS

Primary business focus on Marketing & Sales Operations.

Looking for something around the BI / Marketing / Sales enablement.

To be honest, I'm not really that fussed about the money. I need something to get up for something motivating.

I think next year is the biggy.

Is there a key in to VC's somewhere. Is it a case of networking?

Would you be prepared to work down in the South West or does it have to be London?

Getting involved in a Startup / Greenfield