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by curt 16y ago
Actually both sides support this issue (don't know about this exact bill though), but from what I've heard supporters for full amnesty are holding it up the issue in hopes of a comprehensive bill and those completely against any type of imm
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by curt 16y ago
There are quite a few groups in Chicago. The talent and money is starting to come with the booming growth of Groupon. You have lightbank but they focus on social media, there is also excelerate which is a yc type incubator also in Chicago.
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by curt 16y ago
The House (Congress) is working on a new Visa class for Entrepreneurs that want to start businesses in the US. Sadly I don't think it'll pass in time for you.
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by curt 16y ago
Shoot me an email. If you plan on staying in Indy I know quite a few of the people you'll need to talk to: from investors to lawyers.
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by curt 16y ago
Talk to some people at Rose-Hulman in Terre Haute I'm sure you can find a skilled undergrad there that would love to work with you also IU Bloomington has a pretty good PhD program in CS. Otherwise it's really hard to find skilled people in
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by curt 16y ago
Phlux, put up the post I did on Manufacturing, take a look at it. If you have questions get in touch. Your going to have to give me quite a bit of info though if you want me to help. Don't worry won't steal it, I'm busy finishing up my own
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by curt 16y ago
Take a look at Sam's Club they did extensive A/B price testing when they were launching. There is a case study on it, looked at it during my MBA.
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by curt 16y ago
Even though its counter intuitive tax cuts work, but they have to be the right kind. All these credits, temporary cuts, refunds don't do anything. Its the flat rate lowering and tax simplifications that increase growth and revenue because i
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by curt 16y ago
Thanks for the answer, on the shopping cart I do have multiple prices, discount codes, and credits. Right now I actually was handling this myself, but if the cart can handle that, all the better. Really just looking to learn from people wit
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Ask HN: Launching my first major site solo. Need advice.
1 points by curt 16y ago|4 comments
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by curt 16y ago
Was offered a spot out of undergrad and I don't for a second regret going (though I had a fellowship and scholarship that covered nearly all my expenses). As an engineer, I looked at problems from an engineering standpoint and not 'how do I
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by curt 16y ago
Wasn't recommending it, sorry for not being clear it was more of a joke. I know of a few people that operate like that though with great success, but yes you need to know the culture. Usually that's what expediters are for (even though they
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by curt 16y ago
Graduated from the IU MBA program, lived there for a few years after I graduated while I started my first company. Feel free to contact me anytime.
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by curt 16y ago
Take classes in or read about biology/neurobiology, human development (how the brain develops and learns), and psychology (how the brain reacts and responds). I've done AI work and come at it from a unique perspective due to my biology/engi
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by curt 16y ago
Nope you can't do much. But if you really want to do something the best would be to go there and contact the authorities (local party officials forget the police, bring cash, wink wink ) and get them involved. In the future it's best to
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by curt 16y ago
In undergrad after your first year my college had an open book policy for all engineering courses. Tests were usually 2-3 questions (~2hrs long) and you could use any resource you wanted just like you would at a job. There was no memorizati
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Ask HN: How developed does a prototype need to succeed raising seed capital
8 points by curt 16y ago|6 comments
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by curt 16y ago
Be very careful, you might accidentally make an offer. Read up on contract law and if you don't understand it find someone that does. Make sure to close the holding LLC after the sale so you limit any potential liability. EDIT: Most of thes
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by curt 16y ago
Depending on your city, (if you're in the midwest email me and I can recommend a few people) there are firms (Small-Cap Investment Bankers) that specialize in acquisitions. Hire one, it'll cost money but you you'll avoid mistakes and get th
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by curt 16y ago
Then my method isn't the best choice until you develop the knowledge to solve widely varying problems. You don't need to understand the exact syntax but you definitely need to understand why it works since that's what most problems share. Y
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by curt 16y ago
Just do it, I'm an engineer who only took two programming classes in college. Nearly every language I know is self-taught, I just jump in with a goal/project in mind and start building and learn along the way. Just started a php/mysql site,
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by curt 16y ago
There is huge oil and mineral wealth in Russia. After the fall of communism, the few well connected players bought up everything at ridiculously cheap prices
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by curt 16y ago
If you want to do consumer products learn Solidworks. Once you understand and grasp it, it's amazing how quickly you can produce a product, I've gone from concept to prototype within a couple days. The important part is to learn what you ca
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by curt 16y ago
Focus group and test markets. Do focus groups of your target customer to get an idea on optimal pricing. Then randomly create separate pricing points and monitor the conversion rate. Find the point of profit optimization (# of sales vs. pro
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by curt 16y ago
I was in the same boat as you, but in the apparel/fashion industry. The whole crowdsourcing, bespoke(custom), and mass customization movement which is now starting to take-off, I began six years ago, before anyone else. The technologies I d
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by curt 16y ago
Design it yourself and then outsource the development. You could even hire a full-time developer and keep your job, then give him direction in the evening or on the weekends. Its basic economics problem, do what you're best at and hire out
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by curt 16y ago
#1: Will people pay for the solution.... (not do they say they will pay, WILL they put their money where their mouth is)
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by curt 16y ago
Don't know exactly which areas I just know I've been warned by a few attorneys I know that due to the changes in case law (not newly passed laws). That in some areas it can be argued and argued successfully that not hiring an individual bas
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by curt 16y ago
I've made half a dozen or so very detailed models for varying start-ups and therefore have gone through the process a quite a few times. 1) Please make sure you understand accounting/finance (Income, balance sheets, cash flow, inventory, et
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by curt 16y ago
No, after you get above 145 (top 98% or 3 SD) the accuracy decreases quickly, instead they give you a different test which takes quite awhile to administer. Just ask problem solving, thought, and logic questions; it's easier, cheaper, and y

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