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VicT11

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About VicT11

Recently relocated to SF. Graduated from undergrad in '09. Looking and motivated to get my foot in the door in the Start Up community. Interested in working with a very early stage funded start up with a strong foundational team to contribute on multiple levels, as well as learn by experience as much as possible.

Feel free to contact me at vjtorre1@asu.edu.

Find out more about me at http://vjtorres.com

Recent public activity

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    Any advice on Twitter Marketing Campaigns for a brand new start up?

    I've read plenty of articles on Twitter marketing campaigns and how they are so effective and such. I've tried following it as much as possible, with not very good results. Can any…

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    Any advice on Twitter Marketing Campaigns for a brand new start up?

    I've read plenty of articles on Twitter marketing campaigns and how they are so effective and such. I've tried following it as much as possible, with not very good results. Can any…

  3. story
    Is there a specific approach for determining best paid search advertising?

    I have to determine which is the better format to advertise on considering their market share and price of key words. Obviously the one with better ROI is the one I would prefer. I…

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    Comment #2949272

    I like it. I'll heed your advice. But a football game as Altucher would... now that's out there! hahaha. Thanks!

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    Comment #2947537

    For other people interested check out https://www.kibin.com/ . I haven't used it myself (yet) but it's basically an open source way of having your writing edited by others.

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    Comment #2947469

    I mean, I'm able to communicate things. But I'm interested in being able to write in a way that's effective and intriguing. I look up to people's writing like James Altucher, Tim F…

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    Comment #2944763

    Being different helps in being better, so I think those are good tips. If not only for an exercise and experimentation to test out different styles.

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    Any ideas in helping to improve writing skills?

    I really want to get better at writing. It's something I never really placed attention to or focus on during college, and now I'm really regretting it. I now recognize it as an ess…

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    Comment #2882013

    So 'karma' is just the level of influence you have? So you could say that 'karma' is the klout for HN? Or is there more to it?

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    Comment #2879272

    In a quick google search I've come across a few things. Like http://www.academyx.com/training/san_francisco/ruby/rails/ and http://marakana.com/training/event/ruby/ruby_on_rails/sa…

  11. story
    Ask HN: Is there any academies in San Francisco that teach Ruby on Rails?

    I saw this http://codeacademy.org/ and thought it looked great. Wanted to ask if anybody had recommendations for something similar in San Francisco.

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    Comment #2873823

    That's some solid advice and insight. Thank you rob. My challenge is finding that fit now.

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    Comment #2871975

    In my experience I've been trying to learn beginner programming with Ruby on Rails. I feel like there are tons of high quality resources for Python that I come across. Ruby on rail…

  14. story
    Ask HN: What do you think of a founder's apprentice position?

    I'm interested in working with an early stage venture with a strong founding team, as an opportunity to learn and as a way to get my foot in the door with the industry in SF. I'm l…

  15. story
    What is your opinion on Audio Books?

    How do you use audio books? Are you able to digest the information as well as if you were reading it? My interest in the question is regarding how well was the content absorbed. I'…

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    Comment #2861831

    I wonder why there isn't more publicity on rexly.com? It seems like an awesome service, filling a niche in a way that's different from the typical music start up.

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    Comment #2861482

    Two things. I use a paper folded up once horizontally and twice vertically which creates 12 spaces that I use for calendar days for immediate to do lists. For longer things, like i…

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    Comment #2854330

    "stickies" application that comes with macs. Easy to access easy to change

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    Comment #2853344

    “It doesn’t make sense. In Omaha, the U.S. is still Triple-A rated and if there were a Quadruple-A I’d give the U.S. that.” -Warren Buffett

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    Comment #2852219

    I downgraded recently, and it was a hassle for me. (At least when I did it) there was no downgrade button or explanation of how to do it - well there was but it was extremely subtl…

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    Comment #2851658

    Honestly,I would be offended. Good work is demonstrated by output. Having the feeling of someone looking over your shoulder is a statement of a lack of trust and confidence. I can'…

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    Comment #2849281

    This is probably obvious - but I would approach it as if you were starting any start up that had outside investment. Have a lawyer review the terms and make sure everything is in y…

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    Comment #2848015

    Money! Thanks much Ben!

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    Lists of resources of newly funded startups?

    I'm searching for an opportunity to work with a very early stage venture, and am looking to work close with a strong foundational team for very cheap. My motivation is much more as…

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    Comment #2847382

    In my experience (which isn't a ton), I really enjoyed having 3 person co-founding team. As far as decision making it helps to have that number of people to help settle debates. St…