DataDisciple

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   by DataDisciple 7y ago

   I'm surprised more folks aren't moving to those areas. I can see them being the next Boulder.
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   by DataDisciple 7y ago

   Didn't read the article because, paywall. But Austin, Denver, Portland have all had significant price increases. RiNo in Denver is really cool but homes are $700k+. It's a big discount from LA, but I wouldn't call it life
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   by DataDisciple 8y ago

   After parsing the comments, I have not seen one person mention management or leadership. Someone with 20 years experience hiring and leading teams is going to be much better than someone doing it for the first time in their life. The abil
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   by DataDisciple 8y ago

   Just another thought, but perhaps YC can explore more options for building startups in secondary markets where the cost of living is more manageable. I know the shop is famously SV-centric, but certain companies may have a better chance at
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   by DataDisciple 8y ago

   I think the talent pool is getting smarter about how much their equity will likely be worth (hint, it's $0). Those who are joining startups now, are either naive to that fact (not good once they discover the data), or they care more a
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   by DataDisciple 8y ago

   I know a few who have, but its not ideal. I think if you already have businesses that you are attracted to and the risk/reward for starting that business becomes greater than the risk/reward of what your job prospects are then it
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   by DataDisciple 8y ago

   This is really an exercise in speaking diplomatically. Often we leave jobs because we can't be as productive in the current environment. That's usually code word for other failures in the company. I think at the executive level
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   by DataDisciple 8y ago

   I'll follow your unpopular opinion with another unpopular opinion... since the focus is typically on technical founders, you are essentially starting a business with individuals who have little to no business training. Not understand
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   by DataDisciple 8y ago

   Thanks, I'll take a look. Funny that the stories have changed so much. I feel like its never been easier to start a company. Perhaps comp is so high that most folks have no incentive to leave BigTechCo.
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    by DataDisciple 8y ago

    In LA, I would say its 100 to 1 that I meet that are building a business that requires outside capital. You make a good point on the industry that surrounds venture-backed companies, and the accompanying noise, but it just feels like there
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    Ask HN: Why don't more entrepreneurs focus on lifestyle businesses?

    77 points by DataDisciple 8y ago|44 comments
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    by DataDisciple 8y ago

    Its not just devs that get these assignments. I've seen startups use BD folks for interviews to research and structure potential deals as a "homework" assignment. They dangle a fancy job in hopes of generating leads, which
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    by DataDisciple 10y ago

    DM is far from the first company to provide ML solutions to revolutionize utilities. There are so many opportunities to increase the efficiency of our electric networks. Forecasting demand is not something they do well, but more importantl