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Ask HN: What happened to carry.travel (YC S19) ?

Hello,I used carry.travel before the pandemic and found it to be incredibly time-saving and useful. Given the challenges the travel industry faced due to COVID, I imagine the business may have been impacted significantly.I was wondering if the founders have considered relaunching the service or if there has been any post-mortem analysis shared regarding its current status or future plans?Thank...

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Thanks for the feedback.

Don't they both go hand in hand? How can it be an effective organization if it is not revenue generating?

In a capitalist world it is not often you see effective organizations that are non profits.

Maybe I am being a little naive here.

I am not sure as well, difficult times and there doesn't seem to be a clear path forward.

I am not sure if we can create an app to fix this one...

Maybe generative AI can help, or some sort of social movement.

Thanks for the above feedback, I greatly appreciate it. I agree on your comment regarding a shared route as opposed to individual pick ups.

The idea of a "zero waste diversion quota" sounds interesting as well.

A lot of food for thought....

Thanks for the appropedia link as well.

Ask HN: How to start a startup that helps combat global warming?

I'd really like to build a start up that helps combat climate change. The YC advice is to address a problem you are experiencing yourself. I find recycling frustrating and often think about setting up a service that helps with the collection of hard to recycle items like laptops, soft plastic and bubble wrap. My aim would be reduce friction when trying to recycle these items, e.g. someone...

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I have a store that sells vintage propaganda posters primarily, we have expanded into vintage travel and health over the last few years.

https://propagandaposterstore.com/

Ask HN: Help setting up an office in India?

Hi, Just wondering if anyone on HN has ever set up a subsidiary or branch office in India? We are looking to open a small office(5-10 people) to help with scaling our product. We have had great experiences with Indian developers(contractors) in the past and are keen to set up an office and have our own dedicated team. Any advice or recommendations are greatly appreciated. Kevin

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