It seems unusual for a nonprofit to be able to offer what appear to be market-rate salaries for technical positions. Wonder how they do it. Couldn't find much info on the site about where, exactly, their funding comes from.
I looked at their 2016 Form 990 (most recent available on Guidestar) and it looks like vast majority of funding is from contributions and grants, and revenue exceeds expenses, so that's a good sign.
Hi, I'm an engineer at Thorn. You're right, it is unusual. It's also a big part of our strategy to attract, and keep, top talent. And that goes for talent across the organization: our fundraising, our marketing, our product managers, and our engineers. We're lucky to have such an amazing team, and a fundraising strategy that attracts brilliant investors and donors alike to fund the technology that we need to move the needle on this issue.
Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2018)
by marmaduke on Wednesday August 01, 2018 @04:05PM
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Is the US/Canada restriction on remote for financial or time zone reasons (or both?)?
Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2018)
by Quarrelsome on Wednesday August 01, 2018 @01:24PM
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> You're right, it is unusual.
But its also exceptionally sensible. Its one of those costs that look bad on the book at first but pay for themselves over the long haul by a considerable distance.
Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2018)
by bmelton on Wednesday August 01, 2018 @05:38PM
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Worth noting that Ashton Kutcher is one of Thorn's co-founders, provided some initial funding, and is likely in a great position to fund-raise for it outside (and within) the usual channels.
Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2018)
by armandososa on Thursday August 02, 2018 @12:23AM
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Why USA & Canada only? You're missing on great candidates (e.g. me :P) that are only slightly to the south.
Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2018)
by canadiancreed on Thursday August 02, 2018 @07:31AM
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TN Visa stuff is one guess? Unless your'e in Mexico then...no idea.
Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2018)
by armandososa on Thursday August 02, 2018 @01:08PM
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I'm in Mexico. And yes I find that distinction weird and arbitrary. There's a lot of "Remote OK but USA and Canada only" posts in this list. I'm sure there's a very good reason that has nothing to do with discrimination but… well, that wouldn't be surprising either.
You are doing amazing work in this world. Be encouraged and keep it up!
Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2018)
by kingchawles on Wednesday August 08, 2018 @12:55PM
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Applied! You guys are doing great work. Interesting to see such a diverse board of directors as well
Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2018)
by kevinconroy on Wednesday August 01, 2018 @11:34AM
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My monthly upvote for Thorn being an amazing organization with a great mission.
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