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2 Votes
1 Answers
2.06K Views
Accepting Bitcoin as a payment method... how do merchants deal with the fluctuating value?

For merchants that are now accepting Bitcoin as a payment method (Overstock.com for example): How do they deal with the large fluctuations in the value of the virtual currency? How do they file...

asked Feb 27 '14 at 16:01
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Charles Swain
30 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
3.15K Views
Etsy doesn't have an affiliate program. Why do they still have an API?

What's the point of Etsy providing an API when they don't have an affiliate program. No site will be able to monetize traffic sent to them.Or do they do deals on an individual basis with developers...

asked Feb 27 '14 at 22:08
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Rafael Raber
50 points

6 Votes
3 Answers
3.37K Views
My self-funded startup has nice cash flow... best way to put that money to work?

I have a small network of niche content sites and they are generate a good amount of revenue from Adsense. There is very little I can spend the money on grow the business because of the niche in...

asked Feb 26 '14 at 11:34
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Ronald Kiser
60 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
5.36K Views
Should a beta version be free, or come at a premium?

My natural inclination for pre-release software is that it should be free. You're trying to get people to try it out, knowing that the product is incomplete and potentially more buggy than you'd...

asked Feb 24 '14 at 23:15
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rbwhitaker
3,465 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
3.31K Views
Pros and cons of being an entrepreneur in High School?

Would you recommend dropping out of High School to pursue creating a tech startup?What are some pros and cons of starting your own company in general?

asked Feb 27 '14 at 01:14
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Ronald Moffet
20 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
2.51K Views
Any networks for female founders in Silicon Valley? We're a minority.

Are there any events or networking opportunities specifically for female founders in the bay area?

asked Feb 26 '14 at 18:47
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Nichole Willhite
7 points

1 Votes
0 Answers
3.26K Views
How to define your target market on a broad service?

One of the main reasons I've joined is to learn how I can best push a open-source product I've worked on with the occasional help of others over the years. Approach is most capable as a SaaS...

asked Feb 26 '14 at 20:48
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Garet Claborn
324 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.42K Views
Knowledge of algorithms required to be a CTO or VP of Engineering?

I have several years of experience developing software and managing small teams. But I struggle with learning about algorithms. Does that put a huge negative on me being a CTO in the near...

asked Feb 26 '14 at 15:16
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Oscar Bennett
35 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.95K Views
How to figure out pricing structure for SaaS product?

What are some ways to workout how much to charge people?How many packages are usually optimal?Should you show prices upfront for all packages or have people fill out a short form to call /email...

asked Feb 26 '14 at 17:07
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James Rumph
20 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
3.54K Views
Allow alcohol in the office? Why are most startups in the bay area are doing it?

I have visited quite a few startups in san francisco and the bay area and saw a growing trend... booze. And lots of it.When I visited Yammer I saw engineers drinking scotch at their desks while...

asked Feb 26 '14 at 18:46
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Joseph Styers
60 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
3.1K Views
Why are some startups in "stealth mode" if ideas are worthless. And how do they raise money from VCs?

At any given point, there are many VC funded startups in stealth mode. What's the benefit of being in stealth if "execution is everything" anyway? How do VCs justify funding such a startup since...

asked Feb 26 '14 at 13:00
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Antonio Comer
130 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.36K Views
Is an MBA useful in starting a company?

I am deciding on whether to go back to school or just learn the relevant things myself.What parts of an MBA would you say are the most beneficial to a startup?

asked Feb 25 '14 at 22:54
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Stanley Baggett
100 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
5.55K Views
Is it legal to photograph my TV screen and use those images?

If I were to take my camera and take pictures of shows playing on my television, do I have the legal right to use those photographs online?I'm building an entertainment blog around this concept.

asked Feb 24 '14 at 17:31
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Jason Tillery
45 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.99K Views
Calculating market size for a CRM app?

How can I figure out my market size for a CRM app similar to ZenDesk (support desk)? I am creating my pitch deck and can't figure out to accurately calculate that.

asked Feb 25 '14 at 17:45
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Kevin Prudhomme
40 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
3.33K Views
Need advice on assigning equity structure for 1 year old startup

I need advice and experienced views on establishing a proper original founder equity picture in a project. Here are the details: Founder A - Coder / Co-Product Designer / Co-Original Idea...

asked Feb 25 '14 at 18:49
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Dan Newman
21 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.23K Views
Best ways to get real Twitter followers who are your target demographic?

What are some strategies to grow your audience on Twitter? My blog gets a decent amount of traffic, but few people click on any of the several Twitter buttons I have and connect with me. How can I...

asked Feb 21 '14 at 16:22
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Ryan Johnson
40 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.51K Views
Is there a social media tool where I can search by a keyword and get posts and contact information of the person?

I'm looking to reach out to relevant people by being able to search for them on Twitter, Facebook, Quora and LinkedIn. Is there such a tool where I can get a list of people based on a keyword?

asked Feb 22 '14 at 03:47
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Eddie Chandler
25 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
2.14K Views
Biggest issue for performance marketers on mobile?

What would you say is the biggest problem on mobile platforms for performance marketers? I'm looking to create a software solution for that market and would love to hear if you have any issues that...

asked Feb 21 '14 at 20:22
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Janet Crawford
30 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.37K Views
Biggest problem companies have hiring sales people?

What would you say is the biggest friction point in hiring good sales people that can sell well?

asked Feb 24 '14 at 20:33
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Shaina Mc Cullough
10 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.77K Views
Subjective: Which office chair do you use and recommend?

Looking to buy a few chairs for our new office and wondering which chairs are both comfortable for long coding sessions and fairly cost effective at the same time.

asked Feb 23 '14 at 20:00
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Wayne Wallace
25 points