mzbridget

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by mzbridget 15y ago
I've telecommuted on and off for years and I'm doing that right now. Here is what I learned: 1. Always "get ready" for work. Do the same routine as you would if you were going to an office: shower, dressed, etc. It puts you in the mindset
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by mzbridget 15y ago
I do this as well after being hypoglycemic and requiring food every 2 hours. I used the Lean Gains method which is also called Intermittent Fasting (IF). http://www.leangains.com/ Don't let the dude in the picture put you off. Really cool
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by mzbridget 15y ago
What exactly are you trying to accomplish? Are you trying to build the community and engage the existing users? I'm going to assume both is true. But the first thing you need to ask yourself is what are your goals with the community. Then a
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by mzbridget 15y ago
Everyone has great points here. I took up intermittent fasting where I eat within an 8 hour window. Normally, I only eat one huge meal per day. It saves me time too. I also use a kettlebell and keep it by my workspace (It basically taunts m
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by mzbridget 15y ago
Not sure when you plan to start her on programming but I just started my girls on CodeAcademy (I'm not affiliated) because its super easy, teaches by doing, and there's gamification/rep system in place. I'm following along with them. Person
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by mzbridget 15y ago
Indeed, I've heard great things about Chile. http://www.startupchile.org/
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by mzbridget 15y ago
No, he's correct - it can be years longer than the UK for a PhD. avg is 7 years here (5 w/a MA) compared to 3 in the UK. But I agree that he should just go for both and try to make them intersect as much as possible. The data from my busine
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by mzbridget 15y ago
I'm curious about the statement you made that the UK uni's won't let you work on a startup during your course of study. I plan to apply for the PhD (as an American in the UK) in personal informatics. I have been very upfront when speaking t
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Awesome products need awesome users(trackigniteblog.posterous.com)
1 points by mzbridget 15y ago|0 comments
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by mzbridget 15y ago
I wish I had a recommendation for a doctor familiar with tech startups. It could be tough to find that. Have you considered looking at your diet too? Also, networking with other tech founders is helpful. As one myself, I started getting rea
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by mzbridget 15y ago
Very well put. I needed this explanation.
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by mzbridget 15y ago
Yeah, nailed it. Its a tough trade-off and a really good reason why there should be 3 co-founders.
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by mzbridget 15y ago
I agree with landing page optimization but a few more questions to consider: What are you doing to up-sell post-signup? Are you holding webinars, doing newsletter campaigns? The sign up process should also be so simple. The problem I see so
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by mzbridget 15y ago
You can try Angel List and Seed Camp. The former is more like kickstarter and the latter is like a YC type thing for Europe.
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by mzbridget 15y ago
I went back to school at 27 and finally finished with a BA and MA at 32. I would totally do it again. However, I would do some things differently but at least I did it because that was one regret I had - not having that formal education. Yo
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by mzbridget 15y ago
I use it to connect - exactly. I've been able to join valuable groups, find competitors, develop partnerships, and follow conferences that I couldn't attend. I get updates about new technologies to use, industry updates. Seems like pastonro
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ASK: How much input should a tech co-founder have on the business
4 points by mzbridget 15y ago|6 comments
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by mzbridget 15y ago
I rarely see a VC or incubator read the entire statement or much less click through to a beta. They care about numbers. You could have the next Google or FB but if you can't show that people will (or are) using it then what's the point? For
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by mzbridget 15y ago
Dude, I totally get your rant. Hey, we've all been there. Please don't take anything personally or you're in for a huge depression. Just take it as constructive criticism and keep plugging away. I've had some harshness come to me and at fir
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by mzbridget 15y ago
I totally get what you're trying to do but boring is sometimes best. I just want to know (in order): Your skillset, level of skills, how long you've been doing what you're doing, and examples. The next would be where you've worked, how long
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by mzbridget 15y ago
You were turned down by one program? You sound really bitter and I can see why they turned you down - you're not ready to be an entrepreneur. As a person running a start up, you're going to get turned down A LOT. So what if YC or TS or any
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by mzbridget 15y ago
I like the concept but as someone who has had the unfortunate task of going through tons of resumes, there's just too much info on here. We scan. If something catches our eye, we read a bit more. Nothing really catches my eye. The comments
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by mzbridget 15y ago
I cut way back on FB recently and about to challenge myself to a social media fast. However, Twitter is essential for connecting with other in business. I gain a TON of value from it. From FB? Not so much. Thanks for sharing this. Being off
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by mzbridget 15y ago
The subtle comments DO cultivate such a policy. Sexism in its worst form isn't overt - it is the small comments that are harmful.
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by mzbridget 15y ago
We do have a problem with this. We aren't whining. I asked some male friends about this just now and they think its shameful. It basically reads: "We are looking for male programmers, females need not reply." Yeah, just stick us back into t
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by mzbridget 15y ago
Oh ok, shameless self-promotion. We are in private beta for TrackIgnite ( http://www.trackignite.com ). Its a dashboard that allows users to synch their self-tracking health and fitness apps. The user can automatically see all their data in
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by mzbridget 15y ago
I do this monthly and it really helps. I think the idea of clearing out the clutter makes me feel productive and makes me want to continue that productive streak.
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by mzbridget 15y ago
Things change daily in a start up. People come and go in the market all the time. That's expected and YC is not going to accept or deny you based on a new competitor. In fact, it will look good that competitors are coming into your market.
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Looking for a tech co-founder
8 points by mzbridget 15y ago|0 comments
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by mzbridget 15y ago
This is an excellent idea! I see this a lot more lately and I prefer to work on different projects to keep my talents fresh as someone else mentioned. I also like working in different environments because as you mentioned, it is difficult t

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