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mattacurtis

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    Data-driven marketer with strong tech and analytics background. Location: NYC / NJ Remote: Yes Willing to relocate: Open to it Technologies: Marketing (FB/IG, Adwords), Analytics (…

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    Not sure how you missed out on the opportunity to name it "ToothRush".

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    The company who hired you should offer assistance in helping you relocate. Just ask the HR representative you dealt with. Of course, if you misled them into thinking you were alrea…

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    Oh - but I do also want to say that you did a great job on 99% of the article. You hit on pretty much all the major considerations, biases and issues one could run into when testin…

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    Here is better phrasing or a good way to think about hypothesis testing: "The goal of the test is to determine if the null hypothesis can be rejected. A statistical test can either…

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    To avoid big A/B testing mistakes, perhaps you shouldn't use phrases like "To counter that noise it is important to first “prove the Null hypothesis.” To prove the Null hypothesis …

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    Whenever you get frustrated about a tool, a process, a company, a product, or an interaction you have (basically anything that is not a personal relationship), write it down. Keep …

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    Doesn't make any sense to blackout HN. A large majority of HN visitors are already aware of SOPA - no need to raise awareness with this audience.

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    Comment #3421153

    To those of you with years of experience: If I'm looking to start consulting on the side, is it reasonable to charge lower rates at first to attract business and get some experienc…

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    Comment #2873491

    This is definitely a great book. But be aware that every lawyer and VC worth their salt has read this as well.

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    You're likely not going to have a business situation which requires an employee to code a solution in 5 minutes. Even if you do, the team + collaborative environment in that situat…

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    I just want to say that I am incredibly touched by the volume, sincerity, and generosity of responses. This community is incredible - so proud to be a part of it. Mattman, I can't …

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    I think you're going to find it fairly difficult to scale up to $7k per month in 3 months with no existing readership or client base. I do, however, like the idea of cash flow tran…

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    One issue that has been ignored is that of security / confidentiality. What happens if the individual you are "courting" works for one of your competitors? Any project that he woul…

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    The Contract and Fee-Setting Guide for Consultants and Professionals: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003U8ADM4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?...