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If you want a crazy win, then you have to invest in some crazy things. Crazy simple also makes sense. YC is doing what they were created to do. To invest in ex
by llaolleh 6y ago
If you want a crazy win, then you have to invest in some crazy things. Crazy simple also makes sense.
YC is doing what they were created to do. To invest in extremely early stage startups no one is willing to bet on. But maybe their product is questioning a fundamental assumption that is outdated that has not been thrown out yet, given current technological advances. Who knows.
You could be right on founders. Founders are hungry people. If there is one thing I've learned in my short time on Earth is do not underestimate hungry people.
- andreilys 6y agoInvesting in a calendar widget is not a “crazy idea nobody will bet on” This is something that’s easily bootstrapped and which can be run as a lifestyle business at best.
- llaolleh 6y agoI don't understand why people hate on calendar apps so much. They are also not there yet. My definition of an ideal calendar app is it would set the meetings I need for the right amount of time with the right people. It will obtain theoretical correct schedule S that maximizes my happiness and satisfaction on earth. The design space is huge. Maybe cutting edge tech can help us get closer to the scheduler that we all need.
- smoldesu 6y agoNone of this is germane to the question at hand though.
- s__s 6y agoThis isn’t a calendar app. It’s a toolbar menu that shows your daily schedule for $10/ month. Anyone could build this in a day. Apple could easily add it as a native feature. It’s comical that it even exists, and absurd that it’s received funding.