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Follow up to "I'm building a TechCrunch alternative that focuses on startups"
Three days ago I submitted an article describing my intentions to launch a news site that is focus on Startups. The original thread can be found here: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2153038 .
The response so far has been over whelming. I've had over 100 startups reach out to me from HN and I've responded to every single email I received (before today). I must say, the quality of submissions was phenomenal. There are some really sharp people here.
If you're a startup and still want to tell us your story, please get in touch with me by emailing me at paul@codesketch.com.
In other news, MediaTemple has very generously offered to be a sponsor and handle our hosting for us. I've already began writing several articles and we will be soft launching this Thursday. The site is looking fantastic, and the startup coverage will be unparalleled.
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If you would like to follow us our Twitter handle is @startupfoundry .
Thanks for your warm reception HN, we have some great stuff coming down the pike! I'm really looking forward to unleashing this.
- bpeters 16y agoWhen you say you will focus on startups will this be on the emphasis of startup launches? Or will you report on already launched startups?
- g0atbutt 16y agoWe will talk about both. If it's relevant to the startup world, it will be on The Startup Foundry.
- thewordpainter 16y agoi think you've identified an opportunity, but i think it's crucial to define exactly the types of startups you'll be covering. you should establish a set criteria for startups to be considered. (e.g. <$1mil in funding, ___ traction, etc) not sure if http://killerstartups.com http://killerstartups.com has a real growth strategy, but they'd be a solid place to get some ideas.
- bpeters 16y agoAs long as the focus stays true to "actual" startups I am excited for this! :)
- Xk 16y agoAs several others asked last time, have you considered posting under a name other than "g0atbutt" for a more professional look?
- sz 16y agoI wouldn't have recognized him if he had.
- studentscircle 16y agoGood Job Paul. startup foundry all the way!
- studentscircle 16y agoand please no Quora news anytime soon.
- mattholling 16y agoSigned up for the newsletter. I am excited to read about all of the projects that are brewing from HN.
- iuguy 16y agoBest of luck Paul.
- creativemind 16y agoI agree because TC seems to only focus on big business and well known startups.So I'm definitely for this idea.
- atgm 16y agoAre you looking for only success stories, or also stories from people who are having problems/can't seem to get things off the ground?