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by mattew 15y ago
Here are a few that might be useful * Formation * Fundraising * Sales * Marketing * Getting Traction * Failure * Negotiation * Hiring * Firing * Partnerships
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by mattew 15y ago
I would suggest that tagging these articles would add a great deal of value. The chronological list is good, but adding tags or categories of some sort would make it easier to navigate.
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by mattew 15y ago
I am not a lawyer, but what mine did for my firm is create a Master Services Agreement (MSA) that I use as a starting point for all my clients. Some of the things that I think are important to include are: * Stipulation of ownership and li
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by mattew 16y ago
Me too. I don't use python for development on a day to day basis but use the python SimpleHTTPServer all the time.
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Ask HN: Viable alternatives to passwords on the web?
2 points by mattew 16y ago|2 comments
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by mattew 16y ago
That makes sense. I will just have to take the initiative and compile it or download one of the unofficial builds.
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by mattew 16y ago
Shortcodes are an easy way to type 5 or 6 numbers and send a quick message. I use the google shortcode to get phone numbers for local businesses. It saves a trip to the browser and is an easy way to retrieve information without leaving th
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by mattew 16y ago
I have been looking forward to checking out Chrome OS, but haven't had time to download one of the installers out there right now. It will be nice to have an official, easy to install version, if they release one. Do they plan to make it
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by mattew 16y ago
For one thing, Google Voice sms does not work with shortcodes, so if you want to use any sms service based on a shortcode, Google Voice will not work.
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by mattew 16y ago
This is great. I am not a student but plan to subscribe. Now I feel even better about my subscription.
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by mattew 16y ago
This is a very good point. I can't see CDE and not think about all the environment on all the Sun workstations that I have had in the past.
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by mattew 16y ago
I have always struggled with the tax consequences combined with the high volatility and lack of liquidity in receiving equity in a start up type of company, with the confusion of the tax laws around it. I don't mind paying more in taxes if
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by mattew 16y ago
I suggest you use the metaphor of dating for the "looking for a co-founder" phase, and marriage for the "when you start a business with them" phase. As I am sure you know from working on this, it is an incredibly multi-variate match situati
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by mattew 16y ago
Deciding to make someone a co-founder is a huge decision. You are starting a business with this person, and I suggest you really get to know someone before starting a business with them. Its easy to start a business, but its very difficul
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by mattew 16y ago
Do you really need wire transfers, or would ACH transactions suffice? Wires generally have a fairly significant fee schedule associated with them.
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by mattew 16y ago
I was glad to see that these new locomotives include regenerative braking to put power back into the grid. Is that a new feature for these routes or did the electric locomotives that are being replaced also include this feature?
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by mattew 16y ago
Thanks for the tip. Too bad the iPad doesn't seem to let you open up a keyboard window if there aren't any text inputs on the page. I'll have to check it out later from a more fully featured computer.
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by mattew 16y ago
Whoever designed and built the Mars Rovers deserves a huge amount of credit. These things lasted far longer than expected and continue to produce useful data even after they were trapped. Fine hackers must have put these together.
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by mattew 16y ago
The reason we ended up learning php at my company was pure market demand. We kept getting prospects whose websites written in php and we either learned and got the business or we said no and missed out. There is a ton of php out there, an
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by mattew 16y ago
A penny is "worth" one cent in that it is the value it represents. However, it can be exchanged many times contributing value in each exchange. Also, there are many other coins that likely cost less to mint than they are "worth". I think
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by mattew 16y ago
The answer is, "it depends". It depends on how the companies investments are structured. For example, if a VC on the A round has a 2x or more liquidation preference, that can change the distributions significantly. There could also be ph
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by mattew 16y ago
I work with a mobile marketing company that uses OpenMarket as their SMS hub, and I have been quite pleased with them so far. They provide a consistent API and callback feature for sms that bridges over to the mobile networks.
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by mattew 16y ago
People quit jobs all the time. For you, this is a big deal because you don't quit jobs all that often. I suggest that you explain to your employer what happened, and ask for your current job back. Chances are they will be happy to have y
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by mattew 16y ago
Also, don't underestimate the effort it takes to do ad sales.
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by mattew 16y ago
I don't use clojure, but this seems totally solid to me. I sent in a small donation because it seems like such a good idea.
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by mattew 16y ago
Based on what I see in the local paper, in the medical marijuana dispensaries here in Boulder, regular prices range from around $12 to $16 per gram for high grade medical marijuana. There are a variety of specials that bring it down to aro
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by mattew 16y ago
This isn't 73% of random strangers. This is 73% of the Mechanical Turk users who accepted the hit for this.
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by mattew 16y ago
Is this organization associated with YCombinator? Based on the use of the orange color and the H logo, it feels from a brand perspective like it is.
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by mattew 16y ago
I think the author chose a poor title for the article. The continuing shrinkage of Blockbuster is just a continuing reinforcement of the fact that DVD sales and rentals will decrease as digital downloads and streaming continue their growth.
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by mattew 16y ago
I hope they decide to sell cartridges for this. My original 2600 is still working after all these years, although it gets more challenging every year to hook it up to the TV as the connectors lag further and further behind. Anyone makeing a

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