By Srihari Dasu Rao
Ah, startups. The land of dreams, innovation, and... tech nightmares? I've journeyed through the startup landscape, a brave explorer treading the treacherous waters of terrible tech. Each venture promised a brave new world, only to unveil a jumbled mess of code that looked like it was put together during a caffeine-induced, all-nighter hackathon.
A Hero’s Journey Through the Tech Underbelly
You see, I've had the distinct pleasure (read: sarcasm) of rewriting tech disasters. Imagine walking into a modern architectural masterpiece, only to find out the foundation is made of toothpicks and bubble gum. That's been my life at multiple startups.
"Oh, our platform is built for scale," they'd say with a glint in their eye. Really? Because it seems like it's built on wishful thinking and outdated Stack Overflow answers. It's always amusing when people with theoretical knowledge preach about "scalability." It’s akin to someone who’s only seen water in a glass talking about navigating the high seas.
Seeking My VC Wonderland
I'm now on a quest - seeking the holy grail of VC funding for my own ideas. Why? Simply put, I'm exhausted. Tired of watching undeserving ideas get funded. Tired of the tech travesties I've had to salvage. If these tech tragedies can get funding, surely my ideas, born from the fires of startup tech hells, deserve a shot.
I've decided to take matters into my own hands. No more slogging for someone else's dream (nightmare?). No more playing tech doctor, patching up wounded codebases. I'm ready to soar on my own wings, to bring my visions to life. And this time, with tech that's not just duct tape and wishes.
It's time for a change. I'm laying down the law, the "Dreamstack Manifesto," if you will:
- Work with People I Like: Life's too short to collaborate with those who don’t share my passion or vision.
- Seek My Own Funding: If they can do it, so can I. And better.
- No More Salvaging Bad Tech: I vow to touch only the pristine or the projects I can mold from scratch.
In conclusion, I’m here, world. Ready to do what I love, with the tech I love, with the people I love. Because, let's face it, I've seen the alternative, and it's not pretty.
#Dreamstack #DoWhatYouLove #DemocratizeKnowledgeNotIncompetence #PeterPrincipleMaybeAtASchoolNotAnEngineerAtDreamstack
This is a satirical take and is meant to be taken in jest, or at least a grain of salt. Ideally, that salt may resemble $600,000 for 10% equity
