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'Don't do side projects'? I'm not sure I fully agree with this. Side projects have a very big internal value for companies and people. It shapes the skills of t
by bjansn 14y ago
'Don't do side projects'? I'm not sure I fully agree with this. Side projects have a very big internal value for companies and people. It shapes the skills of the team and can be fun (and sometimes happen to become a business!). Side projects shouldn't take over the company schedule.
*edit: I love the list, it's awesome :)
- puranjay 14y agoSide projects have directly helped me to run my main business. If it weren't for side freelancing gigs, my company wouldn't even be here right now. Every person's situation is different. I remember reading an excellent post from Parse.ly's founder who talked about how his side project helped him put food on the table while they were building Parse.ly Not every startup wants to give away equity and control for funding. Side projects are essential for bootstrapped startups.
- bjansn 14y agoYou just described how we are building our company. Keep it up! :)