[Bry789123]

I do have an idea I would like to work on. Something that fits very well with YC or possibly another incubator. The reason I would need an incubator is because it is a social networking type of app, (though I hate to draw the image of a Facebook or Twitter clone) and would be difficult to monetize without a gaining fair bit of traction first, not for the lack of a possible business model. I think the best way that I can describe it is that it is something that I myself wish had existed and would love to use.

I didn't specify a location because it isn't extremely important, but I would prefer to have a partner in the NY/NJ area where I live or the Boston area where I go to college. I prefer working with people face-to-face, but have no problems working remotely from time to time either. The main reason I want a US partner is because I would like to be able to go to an incubator together, or any other things we may feel are great opportunities.

The reason I want a partner is precisely for the reasons you mentioned. I want someone who will help me learn, motivate each other, and ultimately wants to try and accomplish something awesome!

[zeynalov]

Sounds great. You have passion about startups. But please think twice about your idea of social networking. After color.com failure VC don't accept startups about social networks so much. I recommend you to read this article. http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/160/bill-nguyen-startups

[Bry789123]

Very interesting read. I understand completely and that is why I was hesitant to call it a social networking app. I feel that is ultimately what it would be categorized as, but it would be much more than that. In addition to that I have a couple of thoughts on how to overcome the chicken-and-egg problem. Hopefully a working demo, and a large enough user base can offset the bias against social networking apps(I use that term loosely).

[zeynalov]

the best way to find a technical cofounder from HN is to browse people by localization and skills on this site: http://hackernewsers.com/users.html good luck! (I live in Germany, otherwise would like to help)

[Bry789123]

Okay thank you for your help.