Tech Geek + Biz Geek = Match Made In Startup Heaven

One of the primary issues is that each side is overly dismissive and discounts the value of the other. Technology Geeks might think that biz geeks just wear suits and peddle software once it’s ready. Biz Geeks might think that technology geeks are now commoditized and products can just as easily be developed elsewhere. Both would be wrong.

Summary of My Point: The probability of startup success goes up dramatically if you have both a technology geek and a business geek in the founding team. They generally have critically important and complementary skills. Even “uber-founders” (with both technology and business skills) are better served by attracting additional co-founders.