zallarak

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   by zallarak 15y ago

   This is awesome. I'd take you up on this. I've worked at a YC startup as a first non-tech employee and have self taught myself a good amount of Python/Django/HTML/CSS. If there's any add'tl info you need to make your decision, feel free to
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   by zallarak 15y ago

   I could only care slightly less for Steve Jobs, but this comment was an excellent read. lol @ doctors needing to know more stats, so true. "But by not requiring a deep, and I mean deep knowledge of hard science for any liberal arts degree,
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   by zallarak 15y ago

   Here is a potential reason why some are upset. Its obvious that large corporations like Chevy, Clorox, Apple sell to Monstanto [and other corporations some could consider "bad" or whatever you want to label it]. But when startups do it [esp
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   by zallarak 15y ago

   "Technological progress should cause increasing economic inequality, because the bottom end of the scale is firmly anchored at zero (someone taking a vacation), while technology gives the top end ever more powerful levers." - does an increa
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   by zallarak 15y ago

   Very happy to hear that, thanks
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   by zallarak 15y ago

   Glad you liked it
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   by zallarak 15y ago

   They might be trying to get an optimal mix of debt and equity, but its only speculation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade-Off_Theory_of_Capital_Str...
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   by zallarak 15y ago

   Likewise, and thank you.
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   by zallarak 15y ago

   Id love to do that, once my skill level allows for it. Thanks for the suggestion.
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    by zallarak 15y ago

    I already have a job that I enjoy. But thank you for the suggestion.
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    by zallarak 15y ago

    It is indeed, awesome suggestion
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    by zallarak 15y ago

    I don't know. It's something I know very little about. I speculate that you have to buy a seat or subscribe to a service at a major stock exchange (very expensive) or work through a third party/broker (still pretty expensive, but also less
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    by zallarak 15y ago

    Id be glad to. Initially, the best thing to do is master financial accounting. Any financial accounting text book should do (the one i learned from is unique to my school unfortunately, but it was an excellent book, if I find a link to it I
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    by zallarak 15y ago

    The hft stuff is actually what I'm most skeptical of. I think the barrier to entry is huge in terms of knowledge and initial costs, unless you are an outlier. The opportunities are in more basic things. Mixing a decent quant background with
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    by zallarak 15y ago

    thanks for the resources/info
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    by zallarak 15y ago

    Thanks! changed it. Nice, Ill shortly send you an email
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    HN: I want to trade my finance knowledge for python/django mentorship

    78 points by zallarak 15y ago|44 comments
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    by zallarak 16y ago

    Excellent website, thanks
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    by zallarak 16y ago

    Thanks i just sent you an email!
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    Ask HN: My younger brother wants to get into web engineering. Where to Start?

    7 points by zallarak 16y ago|8 comments
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    by zallarak 16y ago

    Hey, you should first learn the fundamentals of accounting so you can understand the 3 financial statements (Income statement, statement of cash flows, balance sheet). This is definitely the first and most important thing you should do. The
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    by zallarak 16y ago

    Thanks for the suggestions. I added a downloadable chapter and am working on a workbook and screencasts. Price is up to 19.95 as well.
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    by zallarak 16y ago

    Thanks for the advice. Any tips on how to improve traffic efficiently?
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    by zallarak 16y ago

    I am new to all of this.. do you have any suggestion for a service or guide on how I could create my own payment page? Thanks for the feedback.
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    by zallarak 16y ago

    Yeah that would be great. Let me know
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    Ask HN: Can you help me increase the conversion rate on my website?

    13 points by zallarak 16y ago|18 comments
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    by zallarak 16y ago

    I can definitely think of several that are industry specific. In the industry I worked in recently, I know of people who if approached correctly would love this (with some new features..)! Feel free to email me - email address in profile. I
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    by zallarak 16y ago

    -Projected growth relative to peers -Relevant industry multiple relative to peers -Insider trades (Executive or board of director trades) -Value catalysts such as M&A, restructuring, spin-offs, etc. Other stuff really depends on specifi
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    by zallarak 16y ago

    I am interested, how can I contact you? I can give you credentials and details via email if you like. zain.allarakhia at gmail
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    Ask HN: I am a non-technical senior in college interested in startups

    2 points by zallarak 16y ago|1 comments