bentobox.io has listed a bunch of cool resources depending on language or topic

thanks will do!

I would recommend checking out some other start ups that may be of interest to you. You should try attending one of the tech meet ups: http://www.meetup.com/sfnewtech/

The only problem is that I'm currently working in France, so it will be hard for me to go to SF before 2 months, but it's one idea to keep in mind, my plan was to apply from here, maybe doing some skype conferences, and spending 1 or 2 weeks to do some interviews.

Thanks for the idea.

I see! What type of companies are you looking for? Or are you looking for startups?

good luck =)

I'm in college, 20 years old. I've just started teaching myself ruby and python. Do you think I would be able to develop crude prototypes of apps by the time I graduate college? (in about 2 years?) I've been dedicating around 6-10 hours ever week so far and plan to dedicate more once summer starts.

I would certainly think so (the two languages you've mentioned are both regarded as being quite easy to get started with), but everyone is different and is interested in different things. If the demo app you're writing (and the framework you're using, if any) allows you to try something and see the results quite quickly, that's a good way to avoid getting discouraged.

Although frameworks (Rails, Django etc) are a good way to avoid writing boring or non-unique stuff, they do add to the amount of up-front learning you have to do before you can write _your_ programs (since you have to learn the language _and_ the framework at the same time). Trying out some noddy programs that just use stdin/stdout is a good way to learn the language features first and then the framework can follow afterwards.

Early code in any language is always horrible when you look back at it a few months later, don't beat yourself up :)

1) start a landing page using Unbounce.com and reach out to some 1st degree connections to be testers 2) start gathering some data to validate your idea--talk to the people around you and ask them questions that revolves around this topic. 3) If it's a Web app, maybe start working on the mobile UI 4) Research competitors (I would check out Okcupid), partners, financial prospects, etc. Learn the industry and do you homework!

Hope this helps! Let me know how it goes!

I totally agree with this and if I had to choose between two ideas.

I haven't but I think everything has a reason. If you're really passionate about this idea than keep pushing.

Thank you, Vim is definitely helpful!

hahaha I agree with dropping facebook.

Cheers to you from Georgetown Univ!

-Almost went to Babson... =) Let me know if you're ever in DC, I don't have tech background (currently learning). However, if interested in bouncing ideas... I have PLENTY.