prime0196

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by prime0196 16y ago
Just looking for some inspiration. It's that simple. I don't think 'THE MAN' is trying to hold me down. If I had that mentality I would have never made it this far.
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by prime0196 16y ago
The point of the post? Being able to smile from ear to ear when I found out about Michael Seibel.
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by prime0196 16y ago
It really doesn't matter to me. I just wish more blacks would realize the power of programming and the opportunities it could potentially provide.
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by prime0196 16y ago
Not many black programming role models. Sad to say but many black youth still see sports and entertainment and the only way to achieve a high level of success in America. My primary goal in life is to try to change that perception by becom
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by prime0196 16y ago
Asians and those from the Middle East have an even smaller percentage but appear to be well represented in startups.
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Has YC ever funded a company with a Black founder?
152 points by prime0196 16y ago|137 comments
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by prime0196 16y ago
The Facebook and Twitter apps are actually web services that require a username/password and their apps are merely extensions of their website. Does his app have a standalone service that would justify a username/password? Or would it be e
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by prime0196 18y ago
people are motivated by the "reward" their efforts may reap them. For some people this "reward" is money or power, for others it may be acceptance from peers or loved ones, for the plumber it was the ability to take care of his family.
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Ask YC: What digital download solution are you using?
1 points by prime0196 18y ago|0 comments
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by prime0196 18y ago
I would find out who is really pulling the strings. Could the founder's lawyers or maybe the investor be asking that all parties involved sign an NDA? Are the founders merely advising themselves? You may want to think about having a meet
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by prime0196 18y ago
In hindsight you're classifying these individuals as Geeks, Nerds, Dorks, but to an average high schooler these terms are synonymous unless you actually belonged to one of these groups and felt the need to create a hierarchy :)
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by prime0196 18y ago
Why are we assuming that all nerds are smart? My high school had several "dumb" nerds (Napoleon Dynamite-ish). Nerds are people who are socially inept. Add intelligence to a nerd and all you have is an intelligent nerd, he has not moved u
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by prime0196 19y ago
Milestones are comprised of objective and goals. Hacking can easily be structured as either a goal or objective.
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by prime0196 19y ago
Web applications are a lot easier to develop. I think too many people are still applying methodologies that applied to more "traditional" forms of software development. If I have a good JavaScript hacker bail on me a week before launch, I
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by prime0196 19y ago
They are paid based on a milestone. Milestone is spec'd out and they are paid based on attaining that goal. So technically I do get unlimited hours.
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by prime0196 19y ago
I don't dispute that. What if you have great technical people in the beginning who happen to have no equity stake? A talented developer is a talented developer (regardless of how they are compensated)...equity doesn't make them any better
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by prime0196 19y ago
Equity should be given to individuals who are critical to the success of your company, individuals who are indispensable. Too many companies give equity to individuals who can be replaced once the company becomes self-sustaining. Equity s
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by prime0196 19y ago
There are too many other factors that come into play when it comes to selecting a good co-founder/equity holder. Things such as vision, rapport, dedication, etc. Equity/options are too compensate someone that you want in your company when
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by prime0196 19y ago
What would be the reason for "throwing" them an equity stake? Many people believe this makes a person more dedicated to the company, which is absolutely false.
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by prime0196 19y ago
They are being compensated, not looking for YC to do that.
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Hackers with no equity in company: good or bad?
10 points by prime0196 19y ago|34 comments
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by prime0196 19y ago
Success is defined by the goals you set for your startup. Some people may create a startup in hopes to match their current salary at their "real job", so that they can quit. Once that goal is attained they consider their venture a success.
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by prime0196 19y ago
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My Web 2.0 Application. Feedback wanted
3 points by prime0196 19y ago|5 comments