JohnAtLocalFund

Re:Ask HN: Why did I receive a reply from startup school – to add co f... on Sunday July 29, 2018 @05:24AM (#17637232)

I received the exact same message, when I applied to Startup School.

Interestingly, I am 99% certain that I added my co-founder to the list, the day I applied. Then I got the "reminder" message, the same as you.

There are dozens of articles, outlining the success of multiple founders. Single founders do not succeed (statistically speaking) as often as multi-founder companies.

I Founded the company about 14 months ago. I found my first investor and named him a co-founder about 12 months ago. I hired a CEO about 10 months ago, and also made him a co-founder.

Finding the right people, (early) is a critical component to your ongoing success.

Re:Ask HN: What is your favorite company swag? on Sunday July 29, 2018 @04:55AM (#17637168)

Beer. (PortEngine Porter)

My company gives out a delicious bottle of beer, and people LOVE it. We're memorable, and I guarantee, people remember the experience. Best part, we get follow up conversations, which is the whole point.