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Re:Ask HN: Thumbnail API on Thursday February 27, 2014 @02:22AM (#7310845)

We would definitely give it a try - Video Thumbnails can be tricky, as it makes all the difference for a user to view it or not.

For instance, generally the first second of video is blank, though taking a thumbnail at the middle is not necessarily representative.

Ask HN: We've been selected for the Web Summit ALPHA programme - is it worth it?

Posted by csclark on Tuesday July 23, 2013 @03:28PM
from the ask-hn dept.

http://www.websummit.net/startups/alpha/index.htmlHi all,Out startup has been selected for the ALPHA benefit at the Web Summit Conference in Dublin this October.We still have to cover the ticket price (495 Euros each) + travel & accommodation, though the exhibition stand is free.I was wondering if anyone else here has attended the Web Summit, or participated in the Alpha programme, and if...

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Re:Ask HN: Middle ground between bootstrapping & VC? on Thursday April 04, 2013 @07:47AM (#5492085)

Not sure if you're able to get something for nothing... you're going to have to compromise on at least one of your values.

Possibly consider an Angel investor, who would more than likely invest in your business as a hobby, rather than a professional VC who is just looking to flip start-ups.

Start off with Angel List (www.angel.co)

Re:Ask HN: What should I call my game where you run a tech startup? on Friday March 01, 2013 @07:53AM (#5303974)

I have always enjoyed those Rollercoaster/ Zoo Tycoon gaming concepts - so I guess my first instinctive answer would be Startup Tycoon