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    - [FR] Outils pour tester ses hypothèses sans dev: [Nanterre Deter Toolbox](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QyET20ahSw-ro7Cqu5bGCuSip1vEmhNDeo9HlPJtXWM/edit) (Google Docs)
    - [FR] [Introduction au concept de "prétotyping"](http://www.slideshare.net/e_lalami/introduction-au-pretotyping)
    - [FR] [Exemples de Prétotyping](https://gist.github.com/adrienjoly/1fbed8ce548f8534f312)
    - [FR] Exemple de growth hacking astucieux: [Le fake de Bricool](https://medium.com/france/comment-on-a-fabriqu%C3%A9-notre-propre-concurrent-pour-choper-de-la-croissance-7912fdb1972b#.gztsswmu5)
    - [The Pretotyping Cheatsheet](https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/pretotypeit/media/pretotyping-cheatsheet.pdf)
    - [Better product definition with Lean UX and Design Thinking](https://youtu.be/bnPISc2aQFI?t=19m36s), by Jeff Gothelf (Video)

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    - [FR] Oussama Amar, sur l'entrepreneuriat: [Les caractéristiques de l'entrepreneur qui réussit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WU8YM6tBto) (très bon interview!)
    - "le courage est la mère de toutes les qualités"
    - les caractéristiques de l'entrepreneur: détermination, flexibilité, l'imagination, la ruse (malin / naughty), la fidélité
    - [FR] Plein de bons conseils pour la suite: ["Evaluer son fucking problème"](http://www.koudetatondemand.co/videos/evaluer-son-fucking-probleme), par Oussama Amar

    ## References

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    ## Motivation

    - [FR] Oussama Amar, sur l'entrepreneuriat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WU8YM6tBto (très bon interview!)
    - [FR] Oussama Amar, sur l'entrepreneuriat: [Les caractéristiques de l'entrepreneur qui réussit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WU8YM6tBto) (très bon interview!)
    - "le courage est la mère de toutes les qualités"
    - les caractéristiques de l'entrepreneur: détermination, flexibilité, l'imagination, la ruse (malin / naughty), la fidélité

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    - Mathematical demonstration: [Ideas are just a multiplier of execution](https://sivers.org/multiply)
    - Angry reaction by Gary Vaynerchuk: [You're Out of Business](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K0rlwjKCz8), towards entrepreneurs who ask him to sign a NDA in order to protect their idea pitch, and whine about the difficulty of finding developers.
    - [No, I won’t be your technical co-founder](http://martingryner.com/no-i-wont-be-your-technical-co-founder/) by Martin Grüner
    - [FR] [Entrepreneurs, ne croyez pas en vos idées !](http://www.camilleroux.com/2012/04/30/entrepreneurs-ne-croyez-pas-en-vos-idees/), par Camille Roux
    - [FR] ["Une idée n'est qu'une idée. Il est peu probable que ce soit l'idée du siècle, donc ne la mettez pas en avant."](http://www.journaldunet.com/web-tech/start-up/trouver-un-cofondateur-pour-sa-start-up/)
    - [Is it foolish to go to Startup Weekend-like events and widely pitch my "next Facebook" idea in search of co-founders?](http://www.quora.com/Is-it-foolish-to-go-to-Startup-Weekend-like-events-and-widely-pitch-my-next-Facebook-idea-in-search-of-co-founders) on Quora
    - [William Pietri's answer to Where can I find developers willing to join my startup?](http://www.quora.com/Where-can-I-find-developers-willing-to-join-my-startup/answer/William-Pietri) on Quora
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    - [Getting Real: The smarter, faster, easier way to build a successful web application](https://gettingreal.37signals.com/) by 37signals (creators of Basecamp)
    - [The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses](http://theleanstartup.com/book) by Eric Ries

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    - [The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses](http://theleanstartup.com/book) by Eric Ries

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    - [The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses](http://theleanstartup.com/book) by Eric Ries


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    - [FR] [Introduction au concept de "prétotyping"](http://www.slideshare.net/e_lalami/introduction-au-pretotyping)
    - [FR] [Exemples de Prétotyping](https://gist.github.com/adrienjoly/1fbed8ce548f8534f312)
    - [The Pretotyping Cheatsheet](https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/pretotypeit/media/pretotyping-cheatsheet.pdf)
    - [EN] [Better product definition with lean ux and design thinking](https://youtu.be/bnPISc2aQFI?t=19m36s) (Video)
    - [Better product definition with Lean UX and Design Thinking](https://youtu.be/bnPISc2aQFI?t=19m36s), by Jeff Gothelf (Video)

    ## Step 2: Code it yourself

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    These stories can help you understand why it's not as easy as you think to build a successful startup:

    - [Plancast](http://techcrunch.com/2012/01/22/post-mortem-for-plancast/), an event sharing network
    - [WeLoveSaaS/Calabio](http://www.guilhembertholet.com/blog/2013/07/18/post-mortem-naissance-vie-et-mort-de-ma-startup-fail/) by Guilhem Bertholet
    - [AllMyApps](https://medium.com/@thibauld/allmyapps-story-of-an-almost-successful-french-startup-9666479871) by Thibauld Favre
    - [tKaap](http://lapilulerouge.com/illusions-et-desillusions/) by Sylvain Weber
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    - [FR] [Introduction au concept de "prétotyping"](http://www.slideshare.net/e_lalami/introduction-au-pretotyping)
    - [FR] [Exemples de Prétotyping](https://gist.github.com/adrienjoly/1fbed8ce548f8534f312)
    - [The Pretotyping Cheatsheet](https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/pretotypeit/media/pretotyping-cheatsheet.pdf)
    - [EN] [Better product definition with lean ux and design thinking](https://youtu.be/bnPISc2aQFI?t=19m36s) (Video)

    ## Step 2: Code it yourself

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    - [FR] [Passe ton code d'abord !](http://fr.ulule.com/passe-ton-code/), par Simplon.co
    - [So You Want to Learn How to Code](https://medium.com/@isisAnchalee/so-you-want-to-learn-how-to-code-7d9211231bcf) (tl;dr: try Codeschool, Codeacademy, Coursera...)
    - Then build your product using [startup tools](https://forum.pragmaticentrepreneurs.com/t/la-boite-a-outils-pour-start-ups/1326?utm_content=buffer1d862&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer)
    - Or use a service to easily build e-commerce websites: [SquareSpace](http://www.squarespace.com/)

    ## Step 3: Find a developer

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    ## Step 2: Code it yourself

    - [FR] Codez votre premier site web sur [Le Wagon On Demand](https://ondemand.lewagon.org/tracks/codez-votre-premier-site-web/go)
    - [FR] Codez votre premier site web sur [Le Wagon On Demand](https://ondemand.lewagon.org/tracks/codez-votre-premier-site-web/go) ou [Wild Code School](http://www.wildcodeschool.fr/)
    - [FR] Apprenez à coder vous même votre prototype, grâce à la formation [Pimp My App](http://www.pimpmyapp.fr/)
    - [FR] [Passe ton code d'abord !](http://fr.ulule.com/passe-ton-code/), par Simplon.co
    - [So You Want to Learn How to Code](https://medium.com/@isisAnchalee/so-you-want-to-learn-how-to-code-7d9211231bcf) (tl;dr: try Codeschool, Codeacademy, Coursera...)
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    - [FR] [Skill2invest](http://www.skill2invest.com/)
    - [FR] [TiKi4](http://www.tiki4.com/_matching/)
    - Go out and talk to them directly:
    - [FR] [Comment réaliser son MVP / séduire un CTO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13pHsOR_uKM) (Video Youtube)
    - [SeedNetworking](http://www.seednetworking.fr/) (speed dating for CEO and CTOs)
    - [Adopt a CTO](http://yeswecrowd.co/on-the-lookout-for-talented-cto/)
    - Local [Meetups](http://meetup,com/) and [dev conferences](http://www.devconferences.org/) to talk with developers (humility, confidence and listening skills are your best friends)
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    ## Step 4: Hire a freelance or agency

    - [Price estimator](http://howmuchtomakeanapp.com/estimator)
    - [Price estimator](http://howmuchtomakeanapp.com/estimator) (by Crew or [by Yeeply](http://www.howmuchcostanapp.com/)) or [FR] [Combien coûte la création de mon application?](http://www.combiencoutemonapp.com/)
    - Define your [app requirements](http://www.bypeople.com/define-app-requirements-within-20-minutes-free-ebook/) => direct links to [template](http://bambooapps.eu/static/links/App%20requirements.%20Template.xls) and [instructions](http://www.bypeople.com/l3b9o1/index.php?download_file=attachments//free/eBook%20-%20Define%20App%20Requirements%20Within%2020Mins.pdf)
    - ...and, if it's a web project relying solely on Javascript platforms (Node.js, Meteor.js, Phonegap), ask me!

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    - [FR] Codez votre premier site web sur [Le Wagon On Demand](https://ondemand.lewagon.org/tracks/codez-votre-premier-site-web/go)
    - [FR] Apprenez à coder vous même votre prototype, grâce à la formation [Pimp My App](http://www.pimpmyapp.fr/)
    - [FR] [Passe ton code d'abord !](http://fr.ulule.com/passe-ton-code/), par Simplon.co
    - Try Codeschool, Codeacademy, Coursera...
    - [So You Want to Learn How to Code](https://medium.com/@isisAnchalee/so-you-want-to-learn-how-to-code-7d9211231bcf) (tl;dr: try Codeschool, Codeacademy, Coursera...)
    - Then build your product using [startup tools](https://forum.pragmaticentrepreneurs.com/t/la-boite-a-outils-pour-start-ups/1326?utm_content=buffer1d862&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer)

    ## Step 3: Find a developer
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    - [FR] [Video: Nanterre Deter #5 : Testez votre idée en 48h](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieq4Ugzr8Uw) by Côme Courteault (The Family)
    - [FR] Outils pour tester ses hypothèses sans dev: [Nanterre Deter Toolbox](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QyET20ahSw-ro7Cqu5bGCuSip1vEmhNDeo9HlPJtXWM/edit) (Google Docs)
    - [FR] [Introduction au concept de "prétotyping"](http://www.slideshare.net/e_lalami/introduction-au-pretotyping)
    - [FR] [Exemples de Prétotyping](https://gist.github.com/adrienjoly/1fbed8ce548f8534f312)
    - [The Pretotyping Cheatsheet](https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/pretotypeit/media/pretotyping-cheatsheet.pdf)

    ## Step 2: Code it yourself

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    First important thing to keep in mind: your idea is worth nothing, it's execution that matters the most.

    - My criteria for helping startups: [So, you need help with your startup? Here’s how to ask for it.](https://medium.com/@adrienjoly/so-you-need-help-with-your-startup-909ad6e626a5)
    - Gentle explanation: [Why No One Will Steal Your Startup Idea](https://open.bufferapp.com/one-will-steal-startup-idea/?utm_content=buffer0300d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer) (video)
    - Mathematical demonstration: [Ideas are just a multiplier of execution](https://sivers.org/multiply)
    - Angry reaction by Gary Vaynerchuk: [You're Out of Business](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K0rlwjKCz8), towards entrepreneurs who ask him to sign a NDA in order to protect their idea pitch, and whine about the difficulty of finding developers.
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    - And susbcribe to your city's [Startup Digest](https://www.startupdigest.com/) to know about upcoming events.
    - If it does not work, sponsor a developer meetup that is the most relevant to your startup ideas

    Whenever you think that you found a potential associate, you should definitely read this advice: [The Perfect Co-founder Checklist;
    12 ways to tell if you’ve found The One to work with, from someone who spent 3 years looking.](https://medium.com/next-to-launch/the-perfect-cofounder-checklist-7e9a3c8d611c)

    ## Step 4: Hire a freelance or agency

    - [Price estimator](http://howmuchtomakeanapp.com/estimator)
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    - [AllMyApps](https://medium.com/@thibauld/allmyapps-story-of-an-almost-successful-french-startup-9666479871) by Thibauld Favre
    - [tKaap](http://lapilulerouge.com/illusions-et-desillusions/) by Sylvain Weber

    ...and [many more](http://autopsy.io/)

    ## Motivation

    - [FR] Oussama Amar, sur l'entrepreneuriat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WU8YM6tBto (très bon interview!)
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    - [SeedNetworking](http://www.seednetworking.fr/) (speed dating for CEO and CTOs)
    - [Adopt a CTO](http://yeswecrowd.co/on-the-lookout-for-talented-cto/)
    - Local [Meetups](http://meetup,com/) and [dev conferences](http://www.devconferences.org/) to talk with developers (humility, confidence and listening skills are your best friends)
    - And susbcribe to your city's [Startup Digest](https://www.startupdigest.com/) to know about upcoming events.
    - If it does not work, sponsor a developer meetup that is the most relevant to your startup ideas

    ## Step 4: Hire a freelance or agency
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    - Go out and talk to them directly:
    - [SeedNetworking](http://www.seednetworking.fr/) (speed dating for CEO and CTOs)
    - [Adopt a CTO](http://yeswecrowd.co/on-the-lookout-for-talented-cto/)
    - Local [Meetups](http://meetup,com/) and talk with developers (humility, confidence and listening skills are your best friends)
    - Local [Meetups](http://meetup,com/) and [dev conferences](http://www.devconferences.org/) to talk with developers (humility, confidence and listening skills are your best friends)
    - If it does not work, sponsor a developer meetup that is the most relevant to your startup ideas

    ## Step 4: Hire a freelance or agency
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    - They have ideas too, except they probably don't need you for implementing them.
    - They will like you if you are impressed by their side projects and problem solving skills.
    - They will appreciate your confidence, but make sure to keep cool and humble.
    - They hate being considered as coding slaves at your service. => Show what you bring on the table.
    - They hate being considered as coding slaves at your service. => Show what you bring on the table. (cf [FR] [Pourquoi je ne veux pas être ton CTO](https://medium.com/france/pourquoi-je-ne-veux-pas-%C3%AAtre-ton-cto-33b75c124b5b))
    - They expect you to be good at something, but may not know the usefulness and/or difficulty of these skills.
    - They hate bullshit => express yourself clearly and concisely.

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    - [Is it foolish to go to Startup Weekend-like events and widely pitch my "next Facebook" idea in search of co-founders?](http://www.quora.com/Is-it-foolish-to-go-to-Startup-Weekend-like-events-and-widely-pitch-my-next-Facebook-idea-in-search-of-co-founders) on Quora
    - [William Pietri's answer to Where can I find developers willing to join my startup?](http://www.quora.com/Where-can-I-find-developers-willing-to-join-my-startup/answer/William-Pietri) on Quora
    - [FR] Comments on [Comment trouver un associé "développeur" ?](http://www.guilhembertholet.com/blog/2010/11/10/comment-trouver-un-associe-developpeur/) by Guilhem Bertholet
    - Shubham's rant: ["I have the best startup idea, I just need a developer now !"](https://medium.com/@shub_s/i-have-the-best-startup-idea-i-just-need-a-developer-now-c17df33e641)
    - [FR] ... et, mon point de vue sur la question: [Pourquoi je ne veux pas être ton CTO](https://medium.com/france/pourquoi-je-ne-veux-pas-%C3%AAtre-ton-cto-33b75c124b5b)

    ## Step 1: Test your hypotheses

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    - [FR] Codez votre premier site web sur [Le Wagon On Demand](https://ondemand.lewagon.org/tracks/codez-votre-premier-site-web/go)
    - [FR] Apprenez à coder vous même votre prototype, grâce à la formation [Pimp My App](http://www.pimpmyapp.fr/)
    - [FR] [Passe ton code d'abord !](http://fr.ulule.com/passe-ton-code/), par Simplon.co
    - Try Codeschool, Codeacademy, Coursera...
    - Then build your product using [startup tools](https://forum.pragmaticentrepreneurs.com/t/la-boite-a-outils-pour-start-ups/1326?utm_content=buffer1d862&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer)

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    ## Step 2: Code it yourself

    - [FR] Codez votre premier site web sur [Le Wagon On Demand](https://ondemand.lewagon.org/tracks/codez-votre-premier-site-web/go)
    - [FR] Apprenez à coder vous même votre prototype, grâce à la formation [Pimp My App](http://www.pimpmyapp.fr/)
    - Try Codeschool, Codeacademy, Coursera...
    - Then build your product using [startup tools](https://forum.pragmaticentrepreneurs.com/t/la-boite-a-outils-pour-start-ups/1326?utm_content=buffer1d862&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer)

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    - [FR] Codez votre premier site web sur [Le Wagon On Demand](https://ondemand.lewagon.org/tracks/codez-votre-premier-site-web/go)
    - Try Codeschool, Codeacademy, Coursera...
    - Then build your product using [startup tools](https://forum.pragmaticentrepreneurs.com/t/la-boite-a-outils-pour-start-ups/1326?utm_content=buffer1d862&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer)

    ## Step 3: Find a developer

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    - [FR] Oussama Amar, sur l'entrepreneuriat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WU8YM6tBto (très bon interview!)
    - "le courage est la mère de toutes les qualités"
    - les caractéristiques de l'entrepreneur: détermination, flexibilité, l'imagination, la "coquinerie", la fidélité
    - les caractéristiques de l'entrepreneur: détermination, flexibilité, l'imagination, la ruse (malin / naughty), la fidélité

    ## References

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    - [AllMyApps](https://medium.com/@thibauld/allmyapps-story-of-an-almost-successful-french-startup-9666479871) by Thibauld Favre
    - [tKaap](http://lapilulerouge.com/illusions-et-desillusions/) by Sylvain Weber

    ## Motivation

    - [FR] Oussama Amar, sur l'entrepreneuriat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WU8YM6tBto (très bon interview!)
    - "le courage est la mère de toutes les qualités"
    - les caractéristiques de l'entrepreneur: détermination, flexibilité, l'imagination, la "coquinerie", la fidélité

    ## References

    Great books to read:
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    - [Price estimator](http://howmuchtomakeanapp.com/estimator)
    - Define your [app requirements](http://www.bypeople.com/define-app-requirements-within-20-minutes-free-ebook/) => direct links to [template](http://bambooapps.eu/static/links/App%20requirements.%20Template.xls) and [instructions](http://www.bypeople.com/l3b9o1/index.php?download_file=attachments//free/eBook%20-%20Define%20App%20Requirements%20Within%2020Mins.pdf)
    - ...and, if it's a web project relying solely on Javascript platforms (Node.js, Meteor.js, Phonegap), ask me!

    ## Failure stories

    These stories can help you understand why it's not as easy as you think to build a successful startup:

    - [WeLoveSaaS/Calabio](http://www.guilhembertholet.com/blog/2013/07/18/post-mortem-naissance-vie-et-mort-de-ma-startup-fail/) by Guilhem Bertholet
    - [AllMyApps](https://medium.com/@thibauld/allmyapps-story-of-an-almost-successful-french-startup-9666479871) by Thibauld Favre
    - [tKaap](http://lapilulerouge.com/illusions-et-desillusions/) by Sylvain Weber

    ## References

    Great books to read:

    - [Getting Real: The smarter, faster, easier way to build a successful web application](https://gettingreal.37signals.com/) by 37signals (creators of Basecamp)
    - [The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses](http://theleanstartup.com/book) by Eric Ries


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