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by zkinion 20y ago
I knew it was only a matter of time before somebody tries to make a "shell" that allows one at least semi-functionality across several different social networking/blogging sites. It'll be successful as long as they can get a decent operat
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by zkinion 20y ago
to...?
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by zkinion 20y ago
Business and VC funding are not American Idol. There's almost always a chance to keep a door open to future prospects, upon failure, thus gaining an ever growing list of contacts and resources. This is part of "follow up". Unless the ent
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by zkinion 20y ago
Some of the stuff he says isn't so bad. It's good to just go out and create something. Too many people do seem to rely on YC. However, the money YC gives is really insignificant. I doubt many people even applied for the money at all. I
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by zkinion 20y ago
Sweet jesus thats nasty. I suppose if you go step by step its not that hard. Better to have it all ready and leave them looking for stuff to ask for instead of trying to get it all really fast in a panic.
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by zkinion 20y ago
Why don't you "flesh" it out here? Maybe it'll help solidify your idea in your mind, or more than likely, evolve it. Just throw it out there, even if it sounds stupid in your own mind.
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by zkinion 20y ago
You need to kill more boars to get to the next level, then you can wear plate mail and get your mount. (World of Warcraft) ;)
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by zkinion 20y ago
MIT's OCW is indeed awesome, but most mba stuff in my opinion is aimed at working in management for already established companies (middle managers), and less for startups. A stats course might be nice.
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by zkinion 20y ago
I'm guessing he did, though I may be wrong. The thread title was "...YC app..." something like that. I don't see how after that video and that post how he wouldn't be accepted unless the YC people have some pre-existing opinions about th
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by zkinion 20y ago
It looks great man. I know you'll be accepted. The writing is on the wall. Posting your video here just seals the deal, and puts yourself out there. I didn't apply to YC, but if I did, I'd be putting my stuff up here as well. I'm surpr
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by zkinion 20y ago
Our society is growing more and more isolated. Most people barely know their neighbors any more. One can have hundreds of friends on myspace but no one to truly confide in. Don't get depressed about it. Learn how to embrace this and u
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by zkinion 20y ago
Better yet, just simply tell us what you're trying to do... Also, they're coming out with a bunch of new stuff towards the middle of may.
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by zkinion 20y ago
Feds == evil. :(
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by zkinion 20y ago
Anybody that can make a dollar using google adsense can make two using other means.
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by zkinion 20y ago
It is just the long history of case law make it a more "definate" legal venue. Most laws in the US are determined by actual cases, in court, and not in the actual written laws. Nevada is also popular to incorporate in. I've always incorpo
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by zkinion 20y ago
But what are the stats for actual revenue/money spent/business done online, for each country? What is the online buying power/marketability of US/UK/Euroland vs. other countries?
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by zkinion 20y ago
GIVE THEM THE DDOS!!!! ;)
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by zkinion 20y ago
So where is some good data as to how much traffic can convert and how much CPM one can get with various types of traffic? I've been all around googling this to come up with almost nothing. I know one must work on getting users first, but
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by zkinion 20y ago
Not bad at all. It overcomes some of the inherent problems with internet dating. Basically if you can make an environment where girls won't get bombarded by tons and tons of creepy dudes, you'll get more and more hot girls from different
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by zkinion 20y ago
Those guys scare me alot more than the terrorists do...
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by zkinion 20y ago
I'm not applying to this cambridge based YC, but I'm going to apply for the next bay area YC. I'm not going to have an entire business built in second life, but will use it as just another way get traffic/users (new approach to online gamb
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by zkinion 20y ago
There is certainly not enough attention on this subject, yet it should be a real concern to entrepreneurs. Basically, you need to be aware of other means needed to kick-start traffic, especially if you have a site who's user experience depe
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by zkinion 20y ago
My first startup was homebased. It took almost 2 years before it started doing good. Most canned solutions for homebased businesses are total scams. You really have to conjure up something yourself if you want any chance at success.
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by zkinion 20y ago
Yes, I remember seeing the pbs show on him (pbs is awesome), and thought of him to be more of a salesperson than actual master guru. Alot of what he says is hindsight. Look instead of how he sells his "service" to these large companies fo
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by zkinion 20y ago
The chicken and egg problem faced by companies who's users gain utility from other users must normally be solved in novel ways. Viral, exponential growth doesn't happen when nobody is "sick".
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by zkinion 20y ago
haha, cute.
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by zkinion 20y ago
I've known most of thos from before, but this presentation puts it in the most simple way possible, and as straight forward as possible. Awesome!
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by zkinion 20y ago
oohhhhhhhhhhh 100th comment :)
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by zkinion 20y ago
I think theres plenty of people out there who want to be part of a startup, but hav no idea whatsoever, or have just vague/pipe dream ideas about starting a company. Right now I just need a really good flash developer, and maybe another s
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by zkinion 20y ago
So all they had to do was submit a business plan? Do these things, such as the disease detection and other medical devices actually work or are just theory?

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