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mkoble11

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About mkoble11

just a guy who wants to build a better future.

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    Comment #14097456

    For over a decade, I've owned almost 10 Apple devices (tablets, laptops, phones). I've noticed a decline over the past 3+. Feels like the "move fast and break things" mantra has be…

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    Comment #11867425

    Isn't it better to bow out before taking on more money and FT employees when he knew he didn't want to commit? When your heart isn't in something, there's no way to "get your head …

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    Comment #11866081

    On a related note, check out ShotTracker: http://shottracker.com/ Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors) is an endorser/spokesman. They've also partnered with Spaulding for their te…

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    Comment #11669919

    the critical self talk is normal. you should watch seth godin's talk "quieting the lizard brain" https://vimeo.com/5895898 i just had a similar conversation, but it dealt with musi…

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    Comment #11629279

    completely agree on learning to code. i have this conversation all the time with non technical entrepreneurs. it's about controlling your destiny. you have more of that when you ca…

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    Comment #11501947

    i'm just reading the case as i see it. there might be more or less to this - but there were multiple opportunities for the guy to come forward especially after previous rounds.

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    Comment #11501909

    a vesting schedule is standard and would not have been overlooked by someone who founded 2 companies w/ successful exits. here's a direct quote from sam's post ( http://blog.samalt…

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    Comment #11501875

    even if this were the case ( i'm sure it isn't) , there would be a vesting schedule which jeremy wouldn't have completed.

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    Comment #11501832

    haha, this seems like total bullshit. there's no WAY an experienced founder like kyle would have given 50% of the company away, especially without a vesting schedule.

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    Comment #11501787

    that's what it says in the complaint...but does it actually say this in the YC application?

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    Comment #11497352

    Justin kan mentioned the upcoming launch of this on snapchat the other day and I was intrigued. This does look awesome!

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    Comment #11493454

    phenomenal hire - regina dugan is fantastic! looking forward to what's next

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    Comment #11492372

    seems like a shakedown to me. - jeremy left after a MONTH, never went through the YC interview with kyle - >>> jeremy never signed any agreement over equity breakdown, etc - jeremy…

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    Comment #11366040

    this looks cool - but one recommendation would be to move the gold ring further down the page or remove it altogether. in it's current position, it seems out of place. i would put …

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    Comment #11356167

    have been following him on snapchat - this makes total sense. another great move, guys.

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    Comment #11356130

    he's been awesome on snapchat, so this totally makes sense.

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    Comment #9858660

    This is apparently a very sensitive subject for many ;)

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    Comment #9384975

    Check out Compute Midwest this fall. Previous speakers include founders/leaders from iRobot, reddit, Shapeways, D-wave, DARPA, interaXon, singularity, NASA Mars Rover project and s…

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    Comment #9169032

    maybe i'm reading too much into it, but i find the title bothersome. why start with the premise that the midwest needs "defense"? there's great stuff happening here, and anyone wit…

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    Comment #8914372

    It takes a special person to be a developer evangelist. Pretty much all the ones I've met are awesome. You've gotta be for a role like that.