mbloom1915

Most of my friends and colleagues are completely lost when it comes to stock equity and negotiating favorable terms from their employers (mostly startups. I built a website to help them and others negotiate a fair deal. Feedback welcome!

I'm working on https://memoryindex.io/ :

A better way to track real-time pricing of DRAM and HBM pricing in the market specific to equipment type, manufacturer, and other metrics. Feedback welcome to improve and see if there is a market for something more in-depth.

A dumb sales guy with no code experience made this website in five minutes, and it has shown me the light to a new way of working with simple AI tools. Criticize it for accuracy, image, etc whatever you want...none of that matters when you get a 90% ready site complete this quickly.

yeah... their "value prop" is keeping monoliths trapped and embedded in their systems with customizations out the wazoo. slow, painful death

AI aside, the world could also use an alternative electric transformer. The backlog from main suppliers is 40+ weeks and far too expensive. There is a MAJOR manuf and supply issue here as all new build construction competes for same equipment...

Mach 1.1! *Xoldplay's 'speed of sound' song starts*

Zildjian's history and global reach is truly exceptional. I've tried many cymbals over the years but Zildjian has a nailed a specific deep resonating sound others can't compete with. Heres to another 400 years!

almost all major financial institutions, utilities, gov't agencies, etc still rely heavily on COBOL today. If it ain't (extremely) broken, don't fix it?

COBOL developers are literally dying out which has made for a competitive market for remaining talent. I've heard of some large consultants charging over $500/hr to their clients for a COBOL developer!

AmpUp | Remote/Hybrid – Santa Clara, Boston | Electric Vehicles, Software, Climate Tech, Utilities | https://ampup.io

AmpUp is the leading electric vehicle (EV) charging operating system that enables drivers, hosts, and fleets to charge stress-free. Our technology makes it easy for businesses and property owners to manage multiple charge stations and locations on one platform. We enable our customers to achieve their electrification goals faster and easier than they imagined possible.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Government & Utility Analyst to support sales across US & Canada. The analyst will be responsible for identifying, responding, and winning RFPs as well as support new business opportunities within the electric vehicle charging market.

Please email '[email protected]' with your resume and cover letter if interested.

Very related and timely:

“Installing, wiring, and connecting the pieces of a traditional post-and-frame switchgear takes about 50 hours of on-site electrical labor,” Seitz said. “And that doesn’t take into consideration the time, costs, and difficulty of sourcing components from various manufacturers and supply houses.” Traditional switchgear is composed of electrical panels that are tasked with receiving, distributing, and protecting the site’s power. The components include a power disconnect panel, a current transformer (CT) cabinet, utility meter, distribution panels, and a transformer.

“Just measuring, cutting and assembling the typical post-and-frame structure for these panels takes two days,” Seitz said. “That’s before the electrician even begins handling the electrical components.” Next steps include:

Removing all dead fronts from tubs panels Mounting the panels, cabinets and enclosures Removing all the conduit knockouts Installing conduit fittings and conduit Mounting all breakers and internal equipment to bus bars Running wire through conduit Terminating all wires Making the external field wiring conduit connections

source: https://www.utilitydive.com/spons/ev-charger-deployments-mus...

sadly utilities are both run inefficiently AND slow to adopt new technology. If you cut their budgets they still print money and come out profitable. Since many utilities are beholden to their shareholders, there are incentivized to NOT upgrade and sweat assets until end of life...

Although critical to safety, much of the clean energy transition is in the hands of utilities to move quicker. With a 50+ year track record of not doing so I'm curious what government and/or private sector can do to remove the utilities involvement or red tape.

Level 2 chargers have been easier to install but the DC Fast Chargers backed by big IRA bucks will be a tough slog. Utility transmission line drops (12 months), battery storage, installation/engineering (3 months) trenching, concrete pouring, permitting (3-6 months), union labor, DOT involvement (6 months). The day is soon approaching where we have far more EVs than charge stations ready to install.

I've been freaking out all day with these Slack thread bugs lol

AmpUp | Multiple positions: Marketing Analyst, Gov't & Utility Affairs Analyst, Business Development Reps | Full-Time | Remote/Hybrid, offices in Cupertino, CA & Boston, MA | https://ampup.io

Email [email protected] with a resume if interested

non-compete rule does not apply to: "Executives, defined as "any person who holds the office of chief executive officer, president, chief administrative officer, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, chief information officer, chief legal officer, chief human resources officer or chief corporate development officer, or holds any other chief executive position."

lol - cofounder is fine, as well as board member, head of sales... really whatever you want your title to be

AmpUp | Government & Utility Intern | Remote | Part-Time | https://ampup.io

AmpUp is an electric vehicle (EV) software company and network provider that enables drivers, hosts, and fleets to charge stress-free. We are hiring a gov't and utility intern to assist with bids, RFPs, and grant writing, as well as other business development activity.

Job Requirements & Responsibilities: * Undergraduate degree minimum, Graduate degree or candidate preferred * 2-5 years of experience in utility and/or government relations * Experience with utility, clean energy, and/or government bids a plus * Strong technical writing and communication skills * Experience in grant writing and program research * Interest and passion for electric vehicles and/or clean energy * Ability to work flexible hours to meet RFP and bid deadlines

Interested candidates should send their resume and a short introduction to [email protected]

Figma FTW

Venture University - just an awesome way to immerse yourself into how venture capital works and what it takes for both the startup and investor to achieve their goals.

So much of our future falls in the hands of companies and investors funding them, so knowing how all of this works is crucial to understanding why and when company's make huge decisions that impact us.

https://www.venture.university/

mostly accurate piece. I can't say I agree with the stablecoin analysis since many are being used as novel financials instruments, but I see where he is coming from.

Apply at https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1533610759/

ampUp (YC W18) | Mobile & Web UI/UX Designer | Cupertino, CA | On-site/Remote | https://ampup.io

ampUp is the largest reservable electric vehicle (EV) charger network born out of shared public and private chargers. EV drivers can find, reserve, and pay for a charge with a few clicks, while hosts can rent out their chargers on the ampUp network to earn money. Our app is also home to one of the most extensive maps of EV chargers in North America.

ampUp is seeking a UI/UX designer for our main mobile app available on iOS and Android, as well as 2 web applications recently released.

Basic requirements:

- 1-2 years of experience in mobile app design

- Cares deeply about user experience

- Cares about the environment

- Strong work ethic

Preferred:

- 3+ years of experience in mobile app design

- Experience in user experience research/testing

- Strong portfolio to demonstrate design passion

- Ability to communicate with engineers

- Speaks Vietnamese a plus

- Ability to manage contracting designers for marketing

- Drives or is familiar with an electric vehicle

- Can work in our Cupertino office 1-2 times a week

If you are interested, please send your resume to [email protected]

Location: Boston, MA Remote: N/A Willing to relocate: Yes Technologies: operations and biz dev, venture capital (not a developer!) Résumé/CV: Upon request Email: [email protected]

Location: Boston, MA

Remote: Willing

Willing to relocate: Yes

Currently working in software venture capital but seeking full-time biz dev and/or partnerships positions in Boston, NYC, and other major cities. High experience in project management and cleantech/energy VC.

Résumé/CV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbloom1/, email for resume

Email: [email protected]