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It's funny - now that I'm building http://withknown.com/ http://withknown.com/ at http://matter.vc/ http://matter.vc/, I don't know how I'd answer this question
by benwerd 12y ago
It's funny - now that I'm building http://withknown.com/ http://withknown.com/ at http://matter.vc/ http://matter.vc/, I don't know how I'd answer this question.
Previously, I would have said that.
I'd love to spend six months on writing a novel. I've written simple novels before, but a serious book. I have ideas that I want to pursue, but they really would need my whole brain at length. Six months _might_ cover it.
- eevilspock 12y agoWhat's your business model for Known? The reason I ask is explained here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8086694 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8086694
- benwerd 12y agoI really love the "users first" stipulation. We're deliberately building a business that builds what we call respectful software. I wrote something about those principles last year: http://benwerd.com/2013/05/24/respectful-software/ http://benwerd.com/2013/05/24/respectful-software/ Known is either SaaS or a self-hosted software application, depending on your needs. As such, we're offering: * SaaS subscriptions * Support subscriptions for self-hosted users * Enterprise support * Software and support for deploying Known across organizations * Customizations (eg integrations with learning management systems / enterprise software, etc) In the future, we will offer: * Direct sales of content to readers (think Bandcamp) Right now we're not considering advertising or any kind of tracking-based model.
- eevilspock 12y agoNice. When I write up my take on Users First I'll send you a note.