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Help my startup's MVP by taking our survey
2 points by bdclimber14 15y ago|0 comments
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
I'm in a seed incubator this summer. We're building a product that will instantly setup a blog that matches the style and navigation of your startup's website. Instead of custom designing a matching theme, our hosted blog will figure everyt
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
I used a similar strategy with a 5 day stay in a hospital that didn't have WiFi. I tethered my phone and made a protected network called "$10/day - go to room 515". I was actually expecting to get a few clients, but no one ever did visit me
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
I actually saw scaffolding as a crutch when I started learning Rails and therefore made the conscience decision to learn the framework without using it. I think the time investment paid back dividends, and I don't usually recommend that beg
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I developed Peggsit, taking on the Craigslist gigs category(7x7.com)
1 points by bdclimber14 15y ago|0 comments
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
That's a very helpful idea, I didn't think to discuss it with the others.
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Ask HN: Received an incubator term sheet, should I get a lawyer?
2 points by bdclimber14 15y ago|5 comments
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
I see what you're saying, but let me reiterate, I've only done this on the receiving end as an applicant, candidate, potential employee. Saying "about what I was thinking" is something I say when I would take a job for $500, but they offer
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
I wanted to give some positive feedback since the comments thus far seem negative. The design is fantastic, and I even bookmarked it under examples for my future designs. The logo is incredibly clever and meaningful, something you don't usu
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
Changing a contract is unethical, but that's not the technique described here. The strategy is with clarifying the contract. For example, if you agree on a price, that price should be set in stone, but that's only part of the contract. Wh
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
I'm not sure why you think I'm screwing over employees; I don't have any, I am one. This is true that someone has to make the first offer, but I stand by my argument that it's always to your advantage to nudge the other party to go first.
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
I strongly disagree with the first offer remark. Generally most negotiations start with some sort of frame, but it can be vague. Consider a salary negotiation for a entry-level software engineering position. Both parties know generally what
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
I see where you're coming from, but if you take your emotions out of it you won't feel as bad. Think of it as a game, one where both sides are trying to see just how low (or high) the other party will get. Negotiation is a mental game of ch
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
This is a Rails app, correct? I think using a nice template would make this a magnitude more attractive. My suggestion is to be more clear with the value. Put "Share your gift list" in big, bold font at top, or something like that. I should
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
If you calculate your time, almost certainly no, at least for pan roasting.
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
It's certainly cheaper than an official bean roaster. I'll have to buy one and see what a popcorn machine is, because I don't think I've ever seen one, and I assume you aren't talking about the ones at movie theaters.
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
I agree with fruit, he seemed to contradict himself since he praises foods with low GI, but ostracizes fruit. His counter argument for the lack of sustainability for this diet is the "cheat day" but I haven't found that to be effective at a
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
You should be able to get $4-5/lb of green beans fairly easily. The lower quality roasted beans typically go for $6/lb. I roast my own beans for taste though, it truly is superior if you do a good roast.
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
It definitely is cheaper, but pan roasting coffee on a stove can take quite a bit of time, is a fire-hazard, and causes quite a bit of irritating smoke and fumes for a few days. It sure tastes good though.
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
Congratulations, I know how hard of a feat this because I did it a few years ago. I went from 230 to 180 over a summer. I didn't have a special diet other than eating "healthy" (which is always subjective) and running 2 miles a night. I'm s
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
This reminds me slightly of Tim Ferris' "The 4 Hour Body". Has anyone had any real experience with his suggested diets? I find eating consistent and similar meals is cheaper and healthier.
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
You really opened my eyes to all the possibilities, not just with surveys, but with forms, estimate inputs, invoice sign offs...
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
I was just going to say I don't see any practical use-case, but you outlined one I didn't think of. One problem I foresee is the cross-email compatibility problems. It's a magnitude worse than browsers. This problem is obviously extenuated
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
I actually don't own an iPad. I do love my friends' iPads and just feel the experience of creating surveys would be superior. Anyways, I'm quite surprised you suggest following a WuFoo model. The product will continue to strengthen I'm sure
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Ask HN: Review my startup idea
4 points by bdclimber14 15y ago|10 comments
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
What is the market like for paid WordPress plugins? I recently developed my first WordPress plugin and was under the impression that the price point for just about anything is 0 from all the expectations built around the ecosystem. I think
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
I'm not sure I'd give them the benefit of the doubt that it was security through obscurity. Maybe it was an incredible error where editing resources didn't have any type of authorization and no authentication based on the article.
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
I'm not sure. Customization is nice, but having to construct the metrics manually instead of having them instantly available seems like a pain. I'd love to discuss it more, want to email me (in profile)?
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
I think this is an increasingly more interesting and useful space. Have you thought about metrics specific to types of startups? For example, a SaaS startup would be most interested in churn and customer lifetime value, but a consumer web a
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by bdclimber14 15y ago
No problem, working correctly is overrated :)

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