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LivBlends (YC S14) is hiring robotics engineers – electrical, mechanical

LivBlends is seeking robotics engineers in the fields of electrical and/or mechanical engineering who enjoy learning new things and working with a hands on and driven team.-- Company --Based in San Francisco, we make a Nespresso machine for smoothies. Simply take a pod of pre-packed ingredients, insert into machine, and within 30-seconds you'll have a healthy smoothie, with no clean up. If you...

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Moving to sf / palo alto for startup - advice?

Hello!My team is finally making the jump from our full time jobs and planning to move to the bay area for a number of reasons. I've spent 2 summers in palo alto, so I'm somewhat familiar with the area but also wanted to hear you all's advice.1) Where is most of the startup action? Events, 'startup-populated' coffee shops, investors, etc. SF side? PA side? Mountain View, etc?2) Besides...

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Historical database of funded startups, by industry?

hey guys, I was curious if any of you all have come across a decent database of funded startups, organized by industry?I'm looking for something very similar to: http://www.crunchbase.com/Where 'Funding Activity' > 'Newly Funded' shows Company, industry, and amount.Thank you!

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SparkFun $100 free-day - writing a script?

http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/news.php?id=305Essentially free $100 purchases (you pay shipping).. for the first 1,000 people. It's going to be a mad rush.Just wondering what's ya'lls thoughts were for writing a script to make a purchase!

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Re:YCRFS 3: Things Built on Twitter on Monday October 26, 2009 @11:54PM (#904768)
@PG If only our 'other ideas' is a response to a RFS, would you like us to check the 'this application is a response to a RFS'?
Re:In-App Purchases now available for free iPhone apps on Thursday October 15, 2009 @05:31PM (#884324)
Interesting. This will make it possible to have servicing revenue models, with apps that are distributed for free.
Re:iRobot Develops a Hyperelastic Morphing Robot on Wednesday October 14, 2009 @02:30AM (#880837)
That machine in the video is not what we would most likely implement. Imagine robots with articulations more fine than "motor1, turn 39 degrees clockwise. motor2, turn 68 degrees clockwise", etc. Possibly more compact robotic limbs that better replicate natural animal movement. More precision.
Re:MBA vs Startup: Which should I choose? on Wednesday October 07, 2009 @02:29AM (#866213)
So I'm an undergrad junior right now studying computer science and my career path has recently been on my mind. Simply said, I feel an MBA preps you too much for corporate life. If that appeals to the writer, then I'm confused as to why startups are also into the equation. They're two different hings. WORST case, make MBA your backup. Use a passion to change the world in leaps, and if that fails and you need money to live and have a stable life.. only then go for the MBA. :)
Re:VMware May Be Microsoft’s Top Rival After Google on Monday August 31, 2009 @02:34AM (#795526)
Microsoft is a little slow on the defense as well. Apparently Windows Ultimate comes with a virtual XP mode that pales in comparison to even VMware's free product, Player. Keep it up VMware :)