chris_dickson
Re:A Front Row Seat with SeatGeek Co-founder, Russell D'Souza
on Tuesday April 20, 2010 @08:40PM (#1281040)
I wish I thought of that
Re:In-text advertising that doesn't make you vomit
on Wednesday November 18, 2009 @09:13PM (#949579)
Thanks for the feedback Ryan. Good luck on your startup.
Chris
Re:In-text advertising that doesn't make you vomit
on Wednesday November 18, 2009 @08:42PM (#949553)
We're trying to focus it on specific data sets that users have more control over. We're not using the "keyword" approach like a Kontera or Vibrant allows you to link a lot, but creates a lot of crap. In Seat Geek's case we started with a simple database of the remaining NFL games; there's a limit on what can get linked so it doesn't get out of hand. We have another data set of product names that link product names to retailers and create affiliate links for people who do reviews or have users that talk about a certain product category. The goal is to focus on uniform data sets that can keep the links specific and relevant.
Re:In-text advertising that doesn't make you vomit
on Wednesday November 18, 2009 @07:53PM (#949496)
Hi, I'm the guy who developed the in-text plug in for Seat Geek...
I honestly see this type of reaction as more of an opportunity than a problem. This really shows how horrible an impressions in-text ads have made on us, and I think that reaction is totally appropriate.
I'm trying to go into this endeavor with an open mind and create something that can respect user content and yet give people the option to monetize. We're okay with Google scanning our personal emails to serve relevant ads on Gmail... I think with enough experimentation there is a solution here that will work out and convert some extremists.
Chris
Re:Office space for startups, updated
on Monday October 12, 2009 @11:14AM (#876861)
You would have some lockable boxes for documents and what not, although some stuff you would need to leave out in the open. We've got an alarm system and cameras and we also screen potential tenants which is the best we can do in an open office space I'm affraid
Re:Office space for startups, updated
on Monday October 12, 2009 @08:41AM (#876584)
P.S. my email is [email protected], pictures and contact info are on our website www.sohohaven.com
Thanks,
Chris
Office space for startups, updated
Dear Hacker News,Last week I sent out a comment about our new tech startup office hub in New York, and I just wanted to let everyone who was interested know about our new website and cheaper prices. We were able to negotiate a better lease with the landlord.Large Bay - 300 square feet - $1,095 - 7 people Regular Bay - 150 square feet - $795 - 4 people Half Bay - 75 square feet - $395 - 2...
Re:Office space in NYC
on Thursday October 01, 2009 @09:55AM (#854893)
I think it's zoned as commercial so I think that means you can't live in it. Also there are no showers, so that might not be great for your personal life
Re:Office space in NYC
on Thursday October 01, 2009 @09:52AM (#854886)
Yeah we'd love to something like this. We have set our own personal hackathon weekends to get little unrelated side projects done, but the more the merrier! And we're in soho
Re:Office space in NYC
on Wednesday September 30, 2009 @11:10PM (#854241)
I know, it feels like more as well, but I guess we're used to people exaggerating in NYC. It also might be the open nature of the office
Re:Office space in NYC
on Wednesday September 30, 2009 @10:33PM (#854201)
You are completely right, can't believe I forgot. I used Posterous, here's the url:
Re:Office space in NYC
on Wednesday September 30, 2009 @10:09PM (#854173)
I put 150 sq feet just to be completely honest and accurate, and that is actually the exact square footage of each space. If I did it like other listings and included the huge common areas, I could list it as 315 sq feet, but that just seemed lame to me. If you're at all interested I would suggest taking a look because it's got a great unique open feel to it and the text description doesn't do it much justice. If the price is the problem, I'd love to know where you would care. Thanks, Chris
Office space in NYC
Dear Hacker News community,I recently co-founded a tech startup in NYC. My co-founder and I just rented some great space in soho and we're looking to turn it into a vibrant, thriving startup hub. Sorry if this is ad-like, but I feel like the benefit of this place to startups in New York outweighs the spaminess of the submission.The space is an entire fully furnished loft that is currently...