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Dear Gmail Team: Why haven't you acquired this team yet (Streak)?
Why the King James version??
Ryan: was curious how many times you applied to YC before getting in?
How does this differ compared to iDoneThis?
Wow. First time I've read this speech. It's actually incredible.
Re:Show HN: My first Android app – a Product Hunt client on Thursday August 21, 2014 @01:10PM (#8208403)
This is very nice for your first Android app. Have you done mobile dev before? (on other platforms)
Re:Do you remember “Color”? on Wednesday August 20, 2014 @07:26PM (#8205213)
stop reminding me :P
Re:Why No One Has Tamed Email on Wednesday August 20, 2014 @03:21PM (#8204033)
Interestingly enough, I was watching a PG's interview at the Airbnb office. PG mentioned that a really good way to find good startup ideas is to see what hackers are talking about. Has anyone else noticed how any post email related seems to get a fair amount of attention on HN?
Re:Ask HN: Should I pull the plug on my startup? on Wednesday August 20, 2014 @07:38AM (#8201905)
Yes, minimum viable product. I would love to email you with more details. Would you mind sharing your contact info?

Ask HN: Should I pull the plug on my startup?

We launched our mvp a month ago to some fairly decent PR/success. Naturally, our growth has tapered off (we didn't put in place any growth hacks etc). We're getting about 25 users a day with no real marketing/PR (of which maybe <5 stick around as active users). People really like the idea of our app, it gets them excited. About 30% of users who visit our site try our product at least once....

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Elon Musk is probably one of those most ambitious entrepreneurs of our time. SpaceX and Tesla are both incredibly profound ventures.
I did! But i'm from Canada. Up here we hardly have any of these 'instant' services. But there are exceptions.
Re:Missed Approach: FAA Says Flytenow Go-around (YC S14) on Saturday August 16, 2014 @10:05PM (#8188316)
I think the Flytenow founders are extremely ambitious for attempting to tackle such a beast. Keep at it! Relentlessly Resrouceful.
Re:Show HN: EmailPK – Instant encrypted email on Saturday August 16, 2014 @10:00PM (#8188308)
Nice. Email privacy is very important. I commend you on making something that protects people's privacy. Good job :)