Ask HN: We were told our idea is amazing, but our startup is failing - what now?
Just over a year ago my co-founder and I started working on our startup full-time. As we developed the product and talked to other people, everyone said our startup is an amazing idea. I even had a situation where a total stranger that I was pitching to, took out her iphone and ordered our product right in front of me - it was amazing.<p>Our customers also love our product and the feedback has been extremely positive. We didn’t just ask friends and family - we actually validated our product before we committed to it full-time.<p>Our startup is in the travel industry, we put a new spin on the traditional travel guide. After many months work, we have finally managed to cover most of the popular tourist destinations in the world. We are making sales, but it's a trickle - nowhere near enough to support us.<p>Here is an example of our product: http://bit.ly/szvH36<p>We bootstrapped and have reach the end of our funds. Attempts to get incubated via Chile, YC and Techstars have so far been unsuccessful. We haven't gained enough momentum to approach angels.<p>I had to go back to contract work to start paying bills, but I am still moonlighting on our startup. My cofounder is going to be in a similar situation very soon.<p>This is what puzzles me... how is it possible that everyone thinks our idea is good, but we haven't managed to gain momentum?<p>Any thoughts, ideas or feedback on how to keep the company afloat would be great.