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First: I work in Startup BD at AWS (disclosure), but have been a multi-time founder as well. I was under the impression that an AWS architect will sit with you to optimize your inf…

Amazon has tubs for cheap.

I 100% agree with you. That experience made me really think about the "team v. product v. market" dynamic that so many startups and founders are judged by. If we are to believe tha…

here: http://youtu.be/9W63RzhO-J0 hope we are even now.

as the OP, I actually meant the exact opposite. "Just build something awesome" is a horrible directive. It should be "Just build something awesome that people will actually pay for…

very solid - Its important that this doesnt become SV-centric, or it will be flawed, given the immense startup activity in NY, CO, TX, WA, etc...

Its important to note that YC isnt "at fault," or "did something wrong." They did what they thought was best, and that decision drove Jon down a different path. The end result (at …

It better not be very expensive. Jon is not a good looking man.

It better not be very expensive. Jon is not a good looking man.

vision is something Jon is not short on...great post!

this looks awesome!

Pretty excited for this idea. Feels like the type of thing that could really explode.

This is only our 0.0.0.3 version (meaning Im underwhelmed too). We plan to add new features weekly. Would love to hear what it is that you want, and I will let you know when they a…

I also spoke at the conference, and its great to see Travis out speaking about his experiences. Lots of good stuff in there, even if Travis is clearly just getting his speaking leg…

A Hustler isnt really a builder - except that they tend to be decent product people who think in terms of "what can I get people passionate about." It becomes the great cycle of th…

probably should have. Tend to just write and then press publish, which is certainly not great writing.

Not being a coder, I would guess that my definition would be all over the place. :) I guess the best way to describe a Hacker (as I define it) is a builder. Someone who finds uniqu…

I actually do think that the Hacker and Hustler mentality are innate. Its like musicians, I can learn how to play the violin, but I will never be a real musician. I will never unde…