CSunday

First I'd like to thanks everyone here at HN, for the support and advice I've been getting since I starting posting questions. But I need your help again...

I found a potential candidate, that may be interested in joining me as co-founder for my new music start-up. I believe this gentleman is about twice my age, and so far seems approachable. I am thinking of sending this candidate an email, but I don't want to screw anything up.

So, I wanted to ask you all here at HN...

How should I introduce myself?

Should I just jump straight to the point (What my start-up is about)??

If you have any other suggestions, please leave your thoughts; they are all welcomed.

Thanks.

I am currently looking for and seeking a technical co-founder for a new music start-up I am working on. It is basically a web app that integrates with social networks (ie: Facebook); Provide 'the' platform & tools for artists to reach a wider audience/fans; allow fans/users to 'directly' purchase DRM-free songs from artist(s) at a market-variable price; and finally, provide an economic incentive for users to share their music discovery with peers. There are so many other possibilities...

This year makes me 18 years old...An ideal cofounder for me would have to be no more than 2-3 years older than me, because most older people may not be very comfortable working side-to-side with someone of my age.

So, I ask...

What would be the ideal age difference between you and your co-founder(s)?

Dear HN,

I am currently working to launch a new music startup. Now, I know what you are thinking when you hear "music startup", but this is different.

For the past 5 months, I’ve been piecing together ideas and solutions that will finally put an end to "the disease of which the RIAA is a symptom". The current record labels' business model is not working for the 21st century and thus needs a 21st century makeover; But…

I have no programming skills or background, and I need to find a co-founder that understands what I’m really going for and will bring something to the table that I am obviously lacking (Programming skills). I currently live in Frederick, Maryland where; to say the least, there is a shortage of computer-minded people.

So, I came to seek your opinion, HN…

Where can I find a cofounder/programmer that understands ‘music’? (A hacker that understands the current problems that are facing the music industry today. ex: Piracy, declining music sales, etc. Someone that also has an interest in solving these problems.)

Should I just find my way to Silicon Valley by any means possible?

Any suggestions on how I should present my idea to a hacker (co-founder)?

Your advice and, or suggestions are all welcomed.