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2 Votes
6 Answers
3.23K Views
Startup my own or work for an established startup

Over the past 2 years I have been developing my own business. Recently we have gotten some traction and are moving forward--code is being written and things are falling into place. I feel very...

asked May 7 '10 at 07:37
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Csumme
146 points

7 Votes
2 Answers
2.31K Views
Feature fatigue

Is it just me or is there such a "diagnoses" as "feature fatigue"? On more than one occasions I noticed that when I am about 75% though new feature development I am starting to stall and my...

asked May 7 '10 at 03:44
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Usabilitest
1,698 points

11 Votes
7 Answers
4.47K Views
What to do when a 800 pound gorilla enters your business?

We had launched blogVault, a wordpress backup service, about a month back. A week later, Automattic, the company behind Wordpress, launches Vaultpress, to massive coverage. This service does pretty...

asked May 6 '10 at 17:47
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User3348
175 points

8 Votes
4 Answers
4.13K Views
To what extent are algorithms patentable, especially in the US and Europe?

I'd like to use an algorithm that has been published. It's not a must have for me, but would be convenient. The creator might be difficult to contact, but that's obviously not a reason to do the...

asked May 6 '10 at 01:07
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J Delage
277 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
3.36K Views
Reliable Windows host, with PHP?

I have a client that has a .NET saas. We're looking for a reliable Windows/.NET host with Sql Server 2008 host that has good support. The gotcha is it also needs to support php and mysql for a...

asked May 5 '10 at 22:09
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Corey Maass
201 points

4 Votes
2 Answers
2.68K Views
What's the process around transferring the cash upon a VC funding round?

Let's assume a startup and a VC agree to $X of funding in a Series A. What typically is the process (the mechanics) around transfer of funds from the VC to the startup? (A) Do the funds typically...

asked May 5 '10 at 09:26
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Howie
148 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
5.99K Views
Protections for minority shareholder in SHA (shareholders agreement)

We are in early startup phase. One founder has a big majority stake and we are co-founders with small 5 minority stake. We have good relations and we are happy with the stakes, but we would like to...

asked May 4 '10 at 23:59
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Waldec
11 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.31K Views
Business banking outside home state?

I am starting an internet service business, which I have registered the LLC in Wyoming. Although I reside in Illinois, I travel all the time for work and would like to maintain my Wyoming corporate...

asked May 4 '10 at 20:17
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User3328
6 points

6 Votes
4 Answers
2.06K Views
Chile and "Santiago Valley"

Inspired by Vivek Wadhwa's post on TechCrunch, I've spend the last 12 hours researching Chile and thinking about moving to Santiago. Chile is really appealing to me right now. One thing I could...

asked May 4 '10 at 15:48
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Amy B
131 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
3.47K Views
A-2-Z web hosting on Amazon AWS

All, I am studying web dvp, and one of my classes is project-based. We have to build a functional site that demonstrate our understanding of: HTML, CSS, Javascript, php, MySQL, And potentially...

asked May 4 '10 at 00:19
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J Delage
277 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.11K Views
G/Score Opinions?

We've been admitted as semi-finalists at an Innovate!100 Pitch Slam. The main purpose of the even is getting some visibility and, allegedly, getting a G/Score for your pitch. The G/Score is a...

asked May 3 '10 at 19:20
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Deleted
655 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.11K Views
A social networking Web on Google Earth

I have been thinking to create a social network application built by using google earth api and sell/rent spaces for companies for their promotion on google earth via my web application. There will...

asked May 3 '10 at 17:14
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Kubi
128 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.74K Views
What are your criteria for choosing a mentor?

And how do you initiate if you don't yet have a close relationship with the person?

asked May 3 '10 at 12:19
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G Rex
683 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
2.63K Views
Domain name with a number?

How do you guys feel about a domain name using a number (in numbers)? Imagine 43folders, or 37signals... (I always get those 2 confused and have to do a quick Google search oftentimes putting "37...

asked May 3 '10 at 11:22
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Newyuppie
441 points

5 Votes
2 Answers
3.06K Views
Crossing the chasm - your advices for single guy moving a product from free alpha to paid beta stage

I'm a developer and I work in my spare time on a small mac app: http://totalfinder.binaryage.com Current stats: 15K users (who are updating the app with every new release) the web ~500 daily...

asked May 2 '10 at 19:01
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Darwin
148 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
3.02K Views
Any examples of outsourcing experts and keeping the clerks?

Large companies are often relying on a few key people, who have some sort of critical knowledge. This is mostly (as far as I can see) knowledge on how the company works, and with it the knowledge...

asked May 2 '10 at 18:45
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David
1,567 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.38K Views
Delegating software development work to freelancers

My partner and I are the only members of our startup consulting company. We are at the point where we fully realize the need to delegate work in order to grow. We want to practice our people and...

asked May 2 '10 at 12:33
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Startup Struggler
77 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.33K Views
Tracking Variance - Google and Yahoo

We use Google Analytics to track metrics on our site. I'm doing search engine marketing with both Google and Yahoo. There is a HUGE difference in the visits we "see" on our site vs. what Google and...

asked May 2 '10 at 07:00
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Chris
4,214 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.87K Views
Paperwork for buying out my co-founder

I've agreed with my co-founder to buy him out for a trivial sum and we'll go our separate ways. I'll let him do whatever he wants with the IP we've built. I just need to write up a formal document...

asked May 2 '10 at 05:44
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Andrew Watson
36 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.62K Views
Viral marketing - call to action for free service

We're starting a service with a specific value for many home owners, still don't know if many will subscribe. Social networks such as Facebook and others don't work for the profiles that we target....

asked May 2 '10 at 04:44
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User2387
111 points