mrajcok

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by mrajcok 1y ago
Yes - I'm able to run Llama 3.1 405B on 3x A6000 + 3x 4090. Will have Llama 4 Maverick running in 4bit quantization (typically results in only minor quality degradation) once llama.cpp support is merged. Total hardware cost well under
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Streaming DiLoCo: Towards a Distributed Free Lunch (Google DeepMind)(arxiv.org)
3 points by mrajcok 2y ago|0 comments
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by mrajcok 3y ago
I've been on the receiving end of this - as an individual maybe, but as a committed startup not necessarily. Rooting for them!
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by mrajcok 6y ago
Mercury has been great! Used SVB at my last company and it's a big improvement.
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by mrajcok 7y ago
Agreed. But perhaps it could be bundled with something else, like working remotely as a junior engineer at a startup for min wage < x < SF CS grad comp.
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Mystro (YC S17) says Lyft blocked popular app that helps drivers manage gigs(fastcompany.com)
16 points by mrajcok 7y ago|0 comments
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by mrajcok 7y ago
https://www.amazon.com/Law-101-Everything-About-American/dp/...
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Mystro (YC S17) Is Hiring a Software Engineer(angel.co)
1 points by mrajcok 8y ago
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by mrajcok 8y ago
This small risk of something very bad sounds like a case where insurance against this could be a win-win. "Pay a % of your increased earnings, and we cover any litigation related to your non-compete." If someone were able to analy
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by mrajcok 9y ago
I negotiated quarterly billing instead of annual and a moderate discount for their cheapest enterprise plan, so there seems to be some room.
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by mrajcok 9y ago
You need to give specific permission to the Mystro accessibility service for it to control the rideshare apps.
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by mrajcok 9y ago
Thanks!
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by mrajcok 9y ago
He was a driver full-time for 2 years. When the driver is not on a trip, we turn on both apps. When they are on a trip, we turn off the app not in use.
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by mrajcok 9y ago
We have a bunch of the top influencers in the on-demand space helping promote. We've thought about pitching in the car but the cost doesn't work out.
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by mrajcok 9y ago
We don't actually use their API. It's much harder to do UI automation on iOS -- it is more locked down. We have a pretty robust tool to keep our integration working with any app updates. Thanks!
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by mrajcok 9y ago
Definitely -- right now Android Auto is something we're very interested in integrating with.
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by mrajcok 9y ago
Thanks! I agree with this, and we've actually seen many users buy Android devices just to use our app.
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by mrajcok 9y ago
We actually are solving a massive driver retention problem for them (96% churn) so we see ourselves as beneficial to the rideshare companies since we increase driver earnings and retention at no cost to them. We have a framework built out t
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by mrajcok 9y ago
Yes -- I think we're going to adjust this and also try to show them how much extra money Mystro is making them.
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by mrajcok 9y ago
Thanks! All drivers can use for free with up to 10 trips a week, and there's a 7-day money-back window for the unlimited plan.
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by mrajcok 9y ago
We have a good understanding of what will provide the best driver experience based on a huge amount of user feedback. There is also the potential to use the data we have to optimize driver revenue even further.
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Launch HN: Mystro (YC S17) – Automation for On-Demand Drivers
42 points by mrajcok 9y ago|30 comments
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by mrajcok 9y ago
The IRS will treat it as an option rather than a purchase if the shares are the only collateral, resulting in worse tax treatment.
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by mrajcok 9y ago
Instead of paying for the shares with cash now, I agree to pay for them in 10 years, paying interest at the minimum rate the IRS will allow (~2%). The 51% recourse means that the shares themselves are the only collateral for 49% of the loan
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by mrajcok 9y ago
Another option that I successfully negotiated for is purchasing shares outright at fair market value using a 51% recourse promissory note due in 10 years at the IRS minimum interest rate. This avoids the exercise window and acquisition conc
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by mrajcok 10y ago
This exists for high risk merchants -- there are a number of offerings like: https://www.easypaydirect.com/special-needs/load-balancing/ I'd need to do more research to find the best solution but it looks lik
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by mrajcok 10y ago
Did the contract in question have copyright to the work only transfer upon payment in full? That is a key piece of leverage that you should include in every contract. This way if the client continues to use the code you can inform them that
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by mrajcok 10y ago
Specializing is the best thing you can do to get higher rate work. Read https://philipmorganconsulting.com/the-positioning-manual-fo... for a lot of great advice on this. Do fixed fee if you can -- this gives you an incenti