purplefruit

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   by purplefruit 15y ago

   I was a relatively senior member at Expedia, and though there is an obvious bias, I think Hipmunk is a bit overrated. Here's why (1) They don't own any relationships with suppliers. UI/UX matter, but any business owner will tell you that th
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   In Regard to Marc Andreessen’s “Why Software is Eating the World”(sfard.posterous.com)

   11 points by purplefruit 15y ago|3 comments
3. 33.▲
   by purplefruit 15y ago

   Hey Andre, I love the implementation of the app and think the UI is very well thought out. I'm sure you already know this, but people love to criticize to feel important. Skimming the concerned replies, almost all are pedantic usability tra
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   by purplefruit 15y ago

   I ironically used to work for McKinsey and was among their top performers, then I dropped out of the rat race and have been doing just enough freelance work to stay afloat. I didn't know there was a term for my type, but "threshold earner"
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   by purplefruit 15y ago

   I did 2 rounds of interviews, 9 interviews in total if I recall before starting at McKinsey. Though I have to say, the whole case interview thing is a hack that can be taught to anyone. I knew a lot of not very brilliant people who got in b
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   Corporations: Don't Hate the Player. Hate the Game...(sfard.posterous.com)

   3 points by purplefruit 15y ago|0 comments