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Re:Show HN: PhilzScore – Real-time people count at Philz Coffee on Tuesday September 02, 2014 @04:06PM (#8259821)

cant wait for this info on all hot spots!

Re:Being Bold on Thursday April 11, 2013 @02:26PM (#5533760)

Love it! Love it!

Automakers predicted to phase out AM/FM radios in 2-3 years

Posted by jtriest on Wednesday March 20, 2013 @11:52AM
from the cir.ca dept.

http://cir.ca/story/cars-may-drop-radio-soon

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Re:VCs are startups too on Tuesday March 19, 2013 @07:09PM (#5404267)

and i'd argue that the majority of vcs we syndicate deals with leverage themselves as much as possible to add value. good companies generally have their choice as to which money to accept. value add is key...

Re:VCs are startups too on Tuesday March 19, 2013 @07:07PM (#5404256)

before you make assumptions i'd check facts and/or inquire. our first fund was all of our own capital. we took 100% of the risk. didn't take ANY salary let alone a "cushy one" as for our added value, feel free to reach out to ANY of the founders we've invested in.

Re:VCs are startups too on Tuesday March 19, 2013 @06:43PM (#5404123)

i wouldn't recommend trying to swallow the post... causes indigestion.

Re:VCs are startups too on Tuesday March 19, 2013 @06:05PM (#5403911)

Was simply explaining how we as a firm view our relationships with founders of other startups... I'm grateful for everything I have.

VCs are startups too

Posted by jtriest on Tuesday March 19, 2013 @04:43PM
from the ludlowventures.com dept.

http://ludlowventures.com/vc-startup/

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Re:Anyone have a good replacement for Sparrow? on Monday July 23, 2012 @04:32PM (#4282939)

thanks! let me know how postbox works for you. any info on it's search ability?

Anyone have a good replacement for Sparrow?

Posted by jtriest on Monday July 23, 2012 @12:06PM
from the self-post dept.

I've really enjoyed Sparrow Mail on my desktop, and now am looking for a solid replacement. Any suggestions? I hate the native web gmail interface, and Sparrow looked awesome and got search perfect (unlike mail.app)

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Detroit making news again :)

Posted by jtriest on Monday March 26, 2012 @08:13PM
from the detroitpingpong.com dept.

http://www.detroitpingpong.com

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Rap

Posted by jtriest on Monday November 28, 2011 @05:11PM
from the techcrunch.com dept.

http://techcrunch.com/2011/11/28/a-new-deal-flow-startup-raps-for-angel-funding-venture-firm-responds-in-kind/#comment-box

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Ask HN: Clients schedule online appointments?

Posted by jtriest on Tuesday May 03, 2011 @05:09PM
from the ask-hn dept.

Does anyone know of a good product to have clients schedule online? Something that syncs with ical/google cal? Don't like tungle :(

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Re:Postagram Transforms Any Instagram Into A Postcard And Delivers It ... on Tuesday April 12, 2011 @03:07PM (#2438657)

just played with it.. really amazing...cheap too.

Re:Zferral.com: lean marketing for your business on Thursday March 24, 2011 @01:58PM (#2365167)

The team at zferral is amazing. Best customer service ever.

The Economy of SXSW: Infographic

Posted by jtriest on Thursday March 17, 2011 @09:24PM
from the thenextweb.com dept.

http://thenextweb.com/shareables/2011/03/17/the-economy-of-sxsw-music-film-and-media-infographic/

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Really? A comic book about ZUCKERBERG?

Posted by jtriest on Wednesday February 23, 2011 @10:15AM
from the bluewaterprod.com dept.

http://www.bluewaterprod.com/news/facebook_release.php

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Re:Venture Capitalists Actually (Slightly) More Active Than Angels on ... on Tuesday February 15, 2011 @01:10PM (#2222405)

of the last 5 investments we've made, 3 have come via intro's by angel list. we love it!

Frothy Valuations

Posted by jtriest on Thursday February 10, 2011 @06:52PM
from the techcrunch.com dept.

http://techcrunch.com/2011/02/10/founder-stories-fred-wilson-frothy-valuations/

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Japanese Robots Will Run In First-Ever Full-Length Robot Marathon

Posted by jtriest on Thursday February 10, 2011 @10:18AM
from the popsci.com dept.

http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2011-02/japanese-robot-company-plans-first-ever-robot-marathon

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Re:Steve Jobs preparing for his first TV appearance on Tuesday February 08, 2011 @03:03PM (#2194558)

so good to see him healthy.

Groupon’s original business plan, written on a napkin

Posted by jtriest on Tuesday February 08, 2011 @02:51PM
from the thenextweb.com dept.

http://thenextweb.com/shareables/2011/01/17/groupons-original-business-plan-written-on-a-napkin/

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VC vs. Startup. The most nerdy way to settle terms.

Posted by jtriest on Monday February 07, 2011 @07:58PM
from the youtube.com dept.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FogHhFQBUWs

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How to tell when your rates are too low.

Posted by jtriest on Monday February 07, 2011 @06:00PM
from the freelanceswitch.com dept.

http://freelanceswitch.com/money/how-to-tell-when-your-rates-are-too-low/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FreelanceSwitch+%28Freelance+Switch%29

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Re:Demo your startup to win a $100k convertible note. Bring It. Kill ... on Friday February 04, 2011 @12:45PM (#2180312)

absolutely!

Re:Demo your startup to win a $100k convertible note. Bring It. Kill ... on Thursday February 03, 2011 @09:47PM (#2178106)

thanks for the kind words!

Re:Demo your startup to win a $100k convertible note. Bring It. Kill ... on Thursday February 03, 2011 @08:08PM (#2177845)

like that too. will talk it over with the team. thanks!

Re:Demo your startup to win a $100k convertible note. Bring It. Kill ... on Thursday February 03, 2011 @06:35PM (#2177517)

we look at it as an opportunity to partner with and help grow an amazing company.

Re:Demo your startup to win a $100k convertible note. Bring It. Kill ... on Thursday February 03, 2011 @03:44PM (#2176712)

jonathon from ludlow ventures again... i apologize if any of the language is misleading. our goal is to be as transparent as possible. in fact, we will be posting the actual note soon... this way everyone knows what's being offered.

Re:Demo your startup to win a $100k convertible note. Bring It. Kill ... on Thursday February 03, 2011 @03:17PM (#2176596)

hey.. jonathon from Ludlow Ventures here. no local bias in the event. we're certainly excited to have the event in detroit, but the best company will win regardless of where they are from/located.