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by alexro 15y ago
Their product had numerous bugs in each new version, that drove the users away too. Had they not been on a rush, they'd probably tested more.
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by alexro 15y ago
You haven't included Digg - a perfect example of getting big instead of polishing the product.
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by alexro 15y ago
I see it more suitable for techies than normals. For instance I can't imagine explaining to my wife or sister that their files won't sync and they can lose something if the other machine went offline but when it came back they have already
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by alexro 15y ago
Funny that it gives you enough info to get by in any community - from archaic to the modern one. But not to prosper.
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by alexro 15y ago
So, before raising capital you were an ordinary founder, but now you are a "fouder". Nice job! </kidding> see: "I'M A HACKER, HUSTLER AND DESIGNER. FOUDER AT TOUTAPP.
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by alexro 15y ago
If DropBox continue to grow, so will S3
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by alexro 15y ago
I've spent almost 10 years not having a stable place/work relationships. I also travelled a lot and came to almost same conclusions. But. Looking back at it now I think that's everything should be limited. Including TV, including reading bo
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by alexro 15y ago
I can't really think of any written example of any traveler who came up with different conclusions about the world.
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by alexro 15y ago
A lot of it is common sense, but I rarely meet people truly living that way. So, the take-away from the article is that it's really possible to have it all at once.
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by alexro 15y ago
How many companies that do both .Net and Java development and use Scala there are? Or how many will start developing in Scala if they're already proficient in .net? Definitely there will be some, but to base the compiler of such complexity
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by alexro 15y ago
Not necessarily, have a look at RazorEngine - this is a standalone dll that lets you use Razor anywhere
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by alexro 15y ago
Or alternatively I'd do this: spend as low energy on this absurd project as you can, read about new stuff at your work if you can and grow your normal skills at home. Have a project on a side, help real people to solve real problems. Have n
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by alexro 15y ago
The food analogy is ingenious. Like junk food kills my real hunger and makes me a less active hunter/farmer, so the "junk" job makes me want to learn less and keeps me with safe choices. Both in the not so long term destroy me as a competit
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Spam from github
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by alexro 15y ago
I wish you luck, but also I hope that good employers don't closure on the people which they know already, simply because it would mean I cannot come to your place and find a good job straight away, like I always did when I moved across my c
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by alexro 15y ago
It can work out for you, but I don't see how it applies to just anyone. Going to the events takes time, social skills and money (if the events are far). And, what if you move to another country or switch to a different industry? You still n
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by alexro 15y ago
I think it's a win-win scenario in the cases you describe. YC model works the best with these who are technically savvy but lacking business experience due to their young age. After being acquired they become real entrepreneurs who have mor
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by alexro 15y ago
-- When we arrived at the filtering problem, we realized that we had solved the collaboration problem. -- True to any consumer-facing startup. When you successfully scale up, you have to somehow keep the quality. Note to self : think about
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by alexro 15y ago
I respect you but you sound very naive (not to say dumb) to me. Do you never read books, watch movies and speak to people about other places in the world at all?
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by alexro 15y ago
you can't really compare corruption, can you?
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by alexro 16y ago
I understand this isn't really comprehensive, but money wise, 2 people spent about 1.5 years on the apps and finally made 100k. Seems like they are just starting to get decent ROI and the battle for profitability is yet ahead.
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by alexro 16y ago
And since you personally advocate for that route have you achieved a financial success already (even in small)?
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by alexro 16y ago
And just ironic that right at this moment the news about FlightCaster acquisition appear higher on the HN home page :)
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by alexro 16y ago
Yes, but ... we are on YC site and at least twice a year we hear about cool companies appearing out of the blue with crazy idea and some of them get acquired or start bringing profits. So, the 'cool' factor will continue to have its benefit
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by alexro 16y ago
You definitely need some sort of a mobile app - people usually don't think about their travel much before they actually go. But once on the road they will be more inclined to check your info.
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by alexro 16y ago
Don't create fake data all by yourself - it will have your hand obvious, rather pay people to create content how only they can do it. You can give them the brief instructions of course.
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by alexro 16y ago
It's also common to define startup as a venture seeking for a scalable business model. If it fails to find one it may fail or become a small (lifestyle) business
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by alexro 16y ago
To beat anybody you need to became more valuable in the everyday activities. Care to explain how Groupon can matter in the online or offline life for an average person?
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by alexro 16y ago
Or cheap people will come to where businesses get maximum profits
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by alexro 16y ago
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