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Re:Ask HN: What would you do with $100K cash? on Thursday May 03, 2018 @11:19AM (#16986781)
Start a company in something you love and master! And maybe use a small amount for a 3-month travel, you'll learn a lot!
Business majors have a lot of sexual relations and are more "distracted" by what the (meat) market has to offer. Sad but true.
Tricky. I think a firm dissuasion email might make them budge. Something stating, for example:

- The facts - The fact that your customers started receiving emails from his startup - The fact that what he's done is dirty - And that you're contemplating a couple of serious actions, while staying vague.

The idea is to make him react and open dialogue, because the thing is, I don't think you have the resources for an actual legal action, so an off the table deal might be your best shot.

Is it still worth it to do a PhD? Just wondering...
Not a big fan myself of VCs, I prefer organic growth. But I understand it's not for everyone, as it's much slower. Just my opinion...
No necessarily mate. They could be good at what they do but sick or can't find someone or or...
Re:Google to launch iMessage and WhatsApp rival on Friday April 20, 2018 @08:08AM (#16884074)
It took them a while. Isn't it too late?
I'd say that depends on your project. But take a look at how Unsplash started --> http://for-starters.com/luck-favors-the-doers-unsplash-crew-...

Also, check out this site listing how famous startups acquired their first users --> firstusers.io

Hope this helps!

Thanks mate
We need more stuff like that
Re:Carl Kasell Has Died on Wednesday April 18, 2018 @10:37AM (#16867719)
:(
Re:On becoming a better developer (2015) on Wednesday April 18, 2018 @10:37AM (#16867711)
Couldn't agree more