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Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Architecture and Construction
Re:RIT48: 48 hours to pitch, plan, and launch a web or mobile startup
on Sunday March 25, 2012 @01:39PM (#3753185)
Great to see my alma mater doing competitions like this! Looking forward to seeing the results.
Re:Hacker News Front Page Snapshot from Last Night
on Friday October 07, 2011 @01:14PM (#3084894)
The way it should be!
Re:Show HN: Weekend Project - Monthly Startup T-shirt Subscription
on Wednesday September 21, 2011 @02:31PM (#3023157)
$23/month does seem a bit steep, it'd be cool if you could work in a way for those start ups to get a percentage of the $$, that way we can feel like we are all helping the start up movement. I'd be more willing to spend $23/month if I thought it was going to help a start up in some way.
Re:Any hackers in Boston looking to get involved in a growing start up?
on Wednesday August 03, 2011 @01:40PM (#2842097)
I should also mention I have deep, intimate knowledge of the industry we service (its a B2B service) and lots of connections that will help us grow!
Any hackers in Boston looking to get involved in a growing start up?
I started a company about a year ago. Outsourced the development, did the marketing, grew it to 5,000 users, have some paying customers and lots of interest from others.I'm looking to bring on a tech lead to help improve the product and service. I can offer equity in exchange for your skills. Right now I've met with some of Bostons top Vcs and Angel investors and have interest from both...
Re:Need a Tech Co-Founder
on Tuesday August 02, 2011 @09:25PM (#2839427)
I've found this helpful as well:
http://www.humbledmba.com/please-please-please-stop-asking-h...
http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2714304
Get out there an meet as many people as you can! Go to local events, tap into your personal networkm do whatever it takes. Its not easy, but it is possible.
Good Luck!
Re:Need a Tech Co-Founder
on Tuesday August 02, 2011 @07:09PM (#2839073)
it should be in there..but here ya go: [email protected]
Re:Need a Tech Co-Founder
on Tuesday August 02, 2011 @05:12PM (#2838718)
feel free to shoot me an email, always willing to help out.
Re:Need a Tech Co-Founder
on Tuesday August 02, 2011 @05:05PM (#2838693)
Being someone who is also actively looking for a tech person, from my experience you need to do a lot more than throw a post up on Hacker News, including being more transparent about yourself.
It wasn't until I launched a product (which i had developed by outsourcing it), marketed it up to 5,000 users, got paying customers till tech people payed any attention to me. I have also have deep industry knowledge and connections that help.
You don't need a tech person to get things moving. Outsource an MVP or prototype. Spend a little to get someone interested and excited.
Just my 2 cents.
Re:I Want To Teach Web Design For Free
on Thursday July 14, 2011 @05:28PM (#2765212)
I'd be down for an online class too!
Re:ASk HN: Best schools for Human-Computer Interaction degrees?
on Friday May 20, 2011 @10:10AM (#2567700)
any recommendations on the best way to become self taught? (books, tutorials, ect?)
ASk HN: Best schools for Human-Computer Interaction degrees?
I have no technical background, but I do have a design background as an Industrial Designer. I have a start up of my own that I work on during nights and weekends, but I've been considering going back to school.I'm very interested with Human-Computer Interaction and was wondering what some of the best programs were out there? Also are technical skills required to enter these programs?Thanks!
Re:23-year-old donates US$1M to support Waterloo student entrepreneurs
on Tuesday March 29, 2011 @12:31PM (#2383276)
This should be happening more.
Ask HN: Best way for nontech person to get startup job in the northeast?
HN, I need your help.I started my own start up that has been doing some what well, its gaining traction, but not generating very much money. Because of this I'd like to find a day job working at a start up. Since I'm located in the northeast I'm guessing Boston may be my best bet?I have a degree in Industrial design, but haven't had much luck landing a job out of school. My lack of experience...
Re:Ask HN: What was your best experience around being fired?
on Saturday March 12, 2011 @10:45PM (#2318240)
Being fired launched me into my own start up..which has been a great thing for me.
biggest thing I learned was you have to pick you battles, and really only stand up for the ones you are passionate about.
though lack of passion in the 9-5 didn't directly lead to my being fired, it pry played a part in it. My boss an I butted heads a number of times, which I know is what lead to my firing. I always had support for every argument, but at the end of the day he was the one in charge. I'm much happier now though! I'm excited to get up and jump in every morning.
when some doors close others open up.
Re:Show HN: My "semester" project: cab sharing made easy
on Monday March 07, 2011 @01:44PM (#2298189)
Solving the chicken an egg problem could be difficult, you may try partnering up with car services or cab companies
You could look into car services instead of cabs..some times these types of services will have specific routes/destinations planned..making it easier to match people up..a possible problem is people not wanting to share a car service though.
You could also look into partnering up with cab services that constantly service airports. you could set it up where someone could use your app to set up a cab ride prior to taking off at another airport. That way cabbies will have passengers set up, instead of having to sit and wait. you could pair people up who are coming in at similar times to share the cabs.
Just thinking out loud. I'd love to talk to you more about the app, I've been looking into developing an idea that involves pairing people up to share cost. (not related to your idea)
Ask HN: Anyway to protect yourself without getting lawyers involved?
I've read the horror stories of people partnering up on an idea and then one party getting screwed over.I was wondering if there were ways to protect yourself without hiring a lawyer. I remember seeing several sites posted here were you could set up a "virtual" contract. Could someone link me to those? do they provide enough protection if things go south?
Re:Ask HN: How did you discover your niche?
on Thursday January 20, 2011 @12:35PM (#2124409)
I found my niche by solving my own pains. Think about something thats a pain in your life, then think about if it could be solved with a simple app, would you pay for the solution you are thinking about? would others? chances are people out there also have that issue and might pay.
do a little research, build something and get feedback, you'll pry find your niche going through that simple process
Re:Are Facebook apps worth it?
on Wednesday January 05, 2011 @09:37AM (#2071054)
interesting. My idea isnt much of a game, but I could see implementing a gaming type of system with in, which might help it go viral.
Re:Are Facebook apps worth it?
on Tuesday January 04, 2011 @10:47PM (#2069780)
what were you doing to drive traffic to your survey app?
Re:Are Facebook apps worth it?
on Tuesday January 04, 2011 @08:05PM (#2069335)
Thanks in advance!
Are Facebook apps worth it?
I've been toying with the idea of developing a couple of facebook apps. I think they are decent ideas and initial feedbacks been good.I'm just wondering if they are worth it? How are developers monetizing these apps?I think at the very least I'll buy a couple of domains, throw up a landing page and collect interest, but would enjoy hearing your feedback.
Re:Ask HN: Anyone know of any Industrial Design Jobs?
on Tuesday December 14, 2010 @02:50PM (#2005478)
and thank you in advance to anyone who responds!
Ask HN: Anyone know of any Industrial Design Jobs?
I started a company around a little web app while I was working, I have since lost that job due to cut backs. To keep my start up growing I need to get another job and was wondering if anyone out there knew of any ID jobs? I have a 4 year BFA from RIT and have some experience with in the soft goods industry.I scan coroflot all the time, but if anyone has some connections I'd appreciate it....
Re:Ask HN: What Design schools would you recommend?
on Wednesday December 08, 2010 @08:32PM (#1985583)
I learned a great deal at RITs Industrial Design program. Now that i've graduated I feel like I could design/build almost anything. RISD is known as being the mecca of design and I got in, but personally I wanted a school that had sporting events and other things to do, RISDs very "artsy". You can't go wrong with either school
Re:Businessmen: don't outsource your code.
on Monday November 29, 2010 @02:49PM (#1951530)
I'm not buying it..the post lacks any real evidence. I've outsourced plenty and have found some really talented coders. Outsourcing has helped me, a non technical person, make shit happen!
Outsourcing is a great way to build a MVP and prove an idea in my opinion, but to each his own I guess.
Re:Ask HN Successful Startups: How did you find your first customer?
on Tuesday November 23, 2010 @03:53PM (#1935314)
Pure hustle..lots of cold calls and meetings. We also took advantage of our personal network since we had worked with in our niche for years. Once we made them into cheerleaders for our product we convinced them to invite people from their network.
Re:Ask HN: How many of you use business coaching etc?
on Tuesday November 23, 2010 @09:58AM (#1933851)
Why get a business coach when you can get a mentor? The mentor relationship is far more valuable in my opinion, if they take you on they genuinely want to help, where as the relationship with a biz coach could make you appear nothing more then a dollar sign and a pay check to them.