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jgervin

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About jgervin

Founder Smackdab Inc.

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    Uber for Ambulances deadpools

    Stat.com is no more. We have decided to focus in a new direction.

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    Comment #4840512

    Use this all the time. Apple mail has the same feature.

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    Cost is the main driver here. I am lefty, but I agree the unions are a little out of control. I am sorry, but a guy who stands in a production line building cars should not be maki…

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    +1 Had to read "The Goal' at SMU to graduate. I suggest all developers, managers or entrepreneurs to read it today! If you are a startup, when you read it think developers/designer…

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    Which was my point of squareup or square neither probably got much search results, but now they have a killer domain with square. Instead of squa.re or something similar. Twitter a…

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    Conflicted, Should I sell my domain?

    Thinking of selling my domain. Wondering if any experienced startup guys have any advice.

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    They are finally catching on.

    This was posted on hackernews two years ago (http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=619681), and the topic finally being discussed and covered by the media (http://techcrunch.com/2011…

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    One issue, companies that meet your requirements really aren't innovating or releasing new products. If they are, a overwhelming majority will be investing in short-term micro grow…

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    Totally agree. If they continue without all the lawyers they will be far more advanced in 20 years. If this or some offshoot ever makes it to the US, we should see a dramatic decre…

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    I was just thinking about this today. I check it once a week and all I ever see are connections being made. Guess this is good for sales people or recruiters looking for intro's. I…

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    How is it different than RedBeacon? What are good things vs. the bad?

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    Not sure if it still holds true today, but in the past with some blog tech writers, you needed to submit your pitch something like this. Hello, . Thanks, P.S. attached is an Apple …

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    Comment #2174832

    Why would you turn down $100+ million? I honestly am not sure where Path is headed. I am at loss for words on this one... Google must see something?

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    Get well, Andrew. Take care of yourself/family first. Life is to short.

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    I might be wrong, but VC's are only friends to those contribute to the fund. So say the VC gets a $1 billion dollar fund, they take there 20% commission to run the fund (fly around…

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    Is looking to fill the vacancy at Apple?

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    Don't let this comment stop you. You should do it. The only issue I see is the sign-up/ payment issue. If you can get past that hurdle I bet you will get a million requests by day …

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    Great advice. I run 5 miles at lunch and it clears your head, heart, and really makes you to tired to be frustrated or in the mood to fight with anyone or any code.

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    Comment #1898912

    There is room for more than one Q&A building tool. You can be the low-cost or you can be targeted on one specific industry. You may need to pivot, but only if you don't get any tra…

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    Congrates Paul and Harj.

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    Comment #1558910

    What interests you? Start big and work your way down. Do you want to disrupt the Enterprise? Or social? What your personality? Do you hate an industry and want to take it down? Or …