Tech Companies are doing great in the industry and making a lot of money. That is why everyone is looking forward to starting a tech company but the major challenge they think is the knowledge in the technical domain. But what if we say you can start a tech company without having technical knowledge, Yes with Zero technical knowledge you can start a Tech company.
The truth is that the best startups around the world are formed with the 4 pillars:
- Passion- which pushes you to convert an idea to reality
- Courage – makes you dive into the sea of entrepreneurship
- Perseverance- makes you stay for a long haul
- Market timing- Giving Birth to the Idea in the targeted market
Start a tech company with zero technical knowledge
We will get to know how to start a tech company without technical knowledge, but a little bit of this story will help calm your anxiety.
Dhirubhai Ambani, a name that echoes in every household in India because of the revolution it brought with the mobile and the advertisement that had the slogan, “Kar lo Duniya mutthi mai”. Dhirubhai Ambani, an entrepreneur who believed and said,
“Our dreams have to be Bigger, Our Ambitions Higher ,Our commitments Deeper and Our efforts Greater”
It was his dream for Reliance and India.
Hold your guns! I know he didn’t start a technical company, to begin with.In fact, he didn’t but he had this vision and dreamt of “ A Digital India”. He looked at India, where the common man would have the availability of information and communication at an affordable price. Born to a school teacher, he came from a humble background, a village in Gujarat. He became India’s business tycoon.
He wanted to equip the common man to overcome the handicap of illiteracy and lack of mobility through technology.With this dream in mind, Reliance Communication(formerly Reliance Infocomm) started its project by laying down the Pan-India fibre optic backbone. Sadly it was commissioned on Dhirubhai’s 70th birthday in 2002, after his unexpected death.
This little story was to let you know that with a blend of knowledge, planning, strategy, and the 4 pillars one can do what one wants.
Today there are many start-ups with “ No Code tools” that have become a powerful building block for both technical and non-technical creators.Hope now you have got the answer to the question, that “can a non- technical person can begin a Technical start-up”? The clear answer is “YES”
A postmortem of about 101 start-up shows the main 5 reasons for failure is:
- Launching a product in a “ No Need market”
- Many of the Start- Up’s ran into the dry zone “Ran out of cash”
- Lack of knowledge to build the” Right team”
- Thrown out by competitors
- Pricing and Cost Issue
Being a non-technical person is no hurdle in launching your tech startup. Surely you have heard of Jack Ma,the brain child behind Alibaba, the multinational technology company. Jack Ma is another example of a non-technical person with no technical knowledge.
If you have an extraordinary idea for a tech start-up, then relax because you can change your idea into a reality.
There are many examples of companies which are envisioned by non-technical founders. Hope by now you are completely at ease and can now without any doubt start you technical start-up.
Keep the 4 pillars in mind and then build your start up using these steel rods-
1. Go the No-Code way
Is it possible?Yes! It is possible. The techies too have to run their business. It is we, the Non-Techies, who are their Target audience.It was when I was associated with a content writer, that I got to know these software developers, who create softwares to make work really easy. Every time I was asked to write copies for a product, I was left astounded and it gave me confidence that I can start a tech company because of these drag and drop tools and others that are very simple to use.
You can choose from either going No-Code, or a Low code, or a mix of both. Whatever you choose, you need to work on a base platform.
The low code tools allow users to build sites that can be customised for multiple devices and that too from a single platform. Some examples of low code applications are Wix, WordPress, Weebly, and others.
If your technology is complicated and you need coding, Then there are options, Either you learn Coding which is not very easy, but it can be a Backup plan.
The other option is finding a Tech Co-founder. Having a technical co-founder will help to speed up and boost your chances of success. Besides, a co-founder will help your shoulder the responsibilities.
Point to Remember: While choosing a Technical co-founder keep in mind that the person should be only a technical person but should also possess a passion to start the business. The energy must match with your team (if any) or with you.
And the last option is tohire a Technical team or a developer. I know many successful individuals who have hired or collaborated with Developers and started their Tech companies. It is a win-win for both.
2. Always Keep yourself Updated
Choose any options, do not become complacent, Keep yourself updated as technology changes very fast. Besides, also take a daily update from your team.It helps in knowing the progress and latest development of work.
Interacting with the teammates will build a good working environment where they will have the freedom to share their thoughts too.
3. Recruit a Highly skilled and Passionate team
Behind every successful business, there is a skilled and passionate team. As a founder of a Start-up, you may be Intelligent, Resourceful and a master of your domain however, your business can achieve success with a skilled and passionate team who see your vision as their own vision.
Assess their skills by assigning projects individually and Team-wise too. Set the projects with timelines. This way you will be able to assess their individual knowledge, zeal, and Teamwork spirit.
4. Lead Confidently
Being a non-technical person, you need to believe in the Tech Start-Up you have begun. Remember just because you are a non-technical person, you cannot be successful in running a Technical Start-up.
In the beginning of the article, we have shared examples of some of the non-techies who are successfully running the technical business.
You just need to check a few things-
1. Is your product going to make life easy for your consumer?
Answer: YES
2. Do I have a competent team to execute my idea and make it a reality?
Answer: YES
3. Do you have faith in your idea?
Answer: YES
4. Are you able to manage the different teams ?
Answer: YES
5.Are you Ready to pitch your Idea to Investors?
Answer: YES
Perfect! You are on the right track.If you can do all the above, then you are like the soldier who is ready to fight on foreign borders. You too are ready to venture into the competitive Technical market.
5. Automation
Eliminate manual tasks.The more manual tasks you can eliminate, the more your company is able to scale.
Many helper apps are available to make tasks easy. Data transfer apps like Zapier, Slack, Microsoft Flow, Integromat, and many others can be used. There are third-party service providers too that will make you automate some of your processes.
Conclusion
The details which have been shared are not the only way you can start a technology start-up. There is more than one way to cook an egg.
Entrepreneurs find new ways to launch their companies and get their ideas on the run. However, here are some basic starting steps you can take if you have a great idea:
1. Know your market
2. Do Enough research
3. Do some Mock Tests of your product
4. Learn enough so that you can’t be fooled
And others…
Be happy and push yourself with the thought and fact that there were many founders who adorned Your Hat once. If they could succeed, so will you.
