Ideas are a tricky thing, because without experience behind you, you may seriously misjudge the market for your product. But there's only one way to get experience, right?
What do you mean by "That is when that component of a startup is most vital. Later on not so much..."?
Why wait? Find others or friends whom you can learn from or work a full time gig while paying a team or offshore developer to build your product.
THough you first need to have an idea. That is when that component of a startup is most vital. Later on not so much...
Who knew you had to be so adaptable. Learning that now being in Philly's incubator! Great learning experience!