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lifeoffbi

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About lifeoffbi

non-tech founder of tech start-up

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    Comment #3568569

    Wow, an actual scientific approach. Very cool.

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    Comment #2460415

    this is our general landing page, there's an email collection point at the top right http://hello.blank-label.com/hi-5/

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    Comment #2459186

    Re link in e-gift cert of designed shirt - that's actually a great suggestion; have just loaded it up to the team. We don't currently have a gallery feature, although will be addin…

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    Comment #2458002

    depending on which route you take, https is not forced. will be fixed on the next release. thanks for the feedback.

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    Comment #2457996

    We have a how-to sizing guide here ( http://bit.ly/e7q8La ) and we do free remakes if your shirt doesn't fit as you'd like :) Free returns, remakes and even refunds on a custom pro…

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    Comment #2457988

    Got it, that's great feedback. Everything is in USD, and we do international shipping for $17 including duties.

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    Comment #2457984

    Thanks, that's something that we're fixing on the next release.

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    Comment #2457982

    thanks for the clarification, that helps. getting the sizing right online is a concern for any e-commerce apparel company. we have an online sizing guide here ( http://bit.ly/e7q8L…

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    Comment #2457980

    That's great feedback; to optimize pricing, we buy fabrics in bulk, so as we grow, we'll definitely be building our fabric inventory. Look out for some really awesome choices this …

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    Comment #2457541

    agree that it is very interesting; and something we are thinking about. if anyone happens to want to help us work on it, we're definitely hiring!

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    Comment #2457539

    thanks, that is massively helpful. so our core value proposition is providing an affordable option for the various long-tails; skinny tall guy, french cuff guy, monogram guy, etc. …

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    Comment #2457524

    agreed, but isn't part of the point of the web to allow you to do things at your own convenience? i agree that some definitely prefer the physical tailor visit, we're just providin…

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    Comment #2457093

    haha, thanks chris :)

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    Comment #2457091

    thanks - for a 23 and a 19 year old, we think it's decent for our first year online. we should be able to triple that in year 2.

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    Comment #2457050

    have thought about it, but am not sure there is a significant overlap between dress shirt owner and kinect owner?

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    Comment #2457031

    they really specialize in two-piece suits. blanklabel.com more on dress shirts

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    Comment #2457026

    we have a microsite for big and tall - http://www.blanklabelbigandtall.com hopefully that should help

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    Comment #1811989

    however, once a consumer web start-up in boston does get some initial traction and raise money, it has incredible access to talent. gemvara.com and SCVNGR are two great examples. t…

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    Comment #1715867

    awesome piece and great lessons learned. a word of advice, from personal experience of having a start-up featured in NYT, Forbes, Businessweek, RWW, etc launch news to pubs is abou…

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    Comment #1714806

    wonder if this influx of NYC bankers will be better or worse for the consumer internet world - don't know if the ethics and values of banking translate to those of web startups.

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    Comment #1714801

    is it possible that this is another case of lifestyle entrepreneurs who enjoyed the product but never really wanted to get caught up in the SV/ VC model? and without them there to …

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