I know non-technical founders get a lot of flak on HN, but working with one, if you're looking to build a track record, can be a great learning experience.
If you limit your involvement to building prototypes (Android, iPhone, RoR) , you can get a good feel for the nature of working with requirements and deadlines, as well as picking up incidental knowledge specific to a platform that will make you a standout candidate.
If you limit your involvement to building prototypes (Android, iPhone, RoR) , you can get a good feel for the nature of working with requirements and deadlines, as well as picking up incidental knowledge specific to a platform that will make you a standout candidate.