confused_cto
Re:What is wrong with new generation of programmers?
on Tuesday February 09, 2016 @02:35PM (#11068068)
I love your reverse interview idea. I am gonna start doing that (:
Re:Ask HN: Time to walk away?
on Thursday January 28, 2016 @12:00AM (#10986391)
Should probably mention that when forced his plan was "to initially drop to 80% day job and 20% thing and see how it goes for a few months, and go all in once funded". I see this as a vote of no confidence and a lack of passion?
Re:Ask HN: Time to walk away?
on Wednesday January 27, 2016 @11:35PM (#10986313)
unless I prompt it, every decision gets evaluated over and over, things that I could decide on a dime (like going all in, or who to bring on in partnership) have to take weeks to decide and then revisit over and over. We get direct feedback from VC's saying "we want to see a plan for x, y and z" and this somehow turns into us changing three things no one mentioned... Its like he is unable to make a choice and then turn that choice into action...
I suppose other than venting my real question is this: I have told CEO guy that he has to decide between "thing" and "day job" or we need to part ways. am I being precious or is this the right call?
Ask HN: Time to walk away?
Today I have found myself at a crossroads, first a little background. I have been building a thing for about 18 months on and off. About 3 months ago I decided to partner up with someone and go all in - my partner is based on the other side of the globe, so as part of him coming on board we met and spent some time together - including pitching to VCs. As part of this partnership we bestowed the...