<aside> 👉 For the purposes of this page, by ‘technical’ we mean hard skills (someone who can build) in your particular domain. For example, software engineer, scientist, mechanical engineer, product designer, or some other practical skill-set.

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If you’re technical

Build it yourself! This is the cheapest and most sustainable way to bring your product to life!

If you need technical help

• If you’re non-technical and looking to build a software tech product, take a look at Tech basics to get up to speed with terminology and different types of developers.
• Do your research to understand what kind of expertise you are looking for.

1. Find a technical co-founder

If you are not technical, the best, cheapest, and most sustainable way to build your product is by Finding a co-founder(s). Having someone invested in your startup for the long term ensures consistency and cost-effectiveness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7tDaFr5EYA&pp=ygUYaG93IHRvIGZpbmQgYSBjby1mb3VuZGVy

2. Hire someone technical

If you have some money, perhaps from savings, a grant, or a competition, you could hire someone to build your product. This could be a short- or long-term commitment, and early hires often receive some equity. This option is more expensive and may require you to raise additional funds quickly to retain them.

3. Vibe-coding