Do you really think that the money is not supposed to be a motivator in a start up?

Question

I always have heard this motto from many entrepeneurs: do what you are passionate about, do not do anything just for money!

I agree on the money as a mean of interchange, but nevertheless I consider that as an important factor.

What do you advise/think, IT entrepeneurs: focus on market/money or just what you are passionate about?

Answer 1

Startups, in general, take up all your waking time, are high-stress, require reasonably high-quality and creative work, and offer no guaranteed return. For something like that, most people need all the motivation they can get, and large quantities of money (not guaranteed) aren't enough. If you're not passionate about what you're doing, you're likely to fail, and almost certain to be miserable.

That being said, if what you're passionate about isn't something people will pay for, leave it as a hobby.