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rohitkumar

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About rohitkumar

http://www.rohitkumar.org/

I do graphics and UX/UI Design - http://localblu.com/

I build with my hands too - I've turned my childhood home into a farm and model of sustainability - http://thegrowinghome.net/.

Accepted to Yale, Harvard, Stanford Law - but declined.

B.A. UC Berkeley 2008 - Valedictorian, 4.00 GPA.

Recent public activity

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    Comment #3262519

    I've been following Maneesh for years. I met him while he was travelling around in the Himalayas. Crazy guy - making piles of money while spending most of his time DJing and travel…

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    Comment #3180134

    Matthias. This is pretty badass. How do you envision implementation? Props on the build.

  3. story
    Who will dominate neighborhood networking?

    Locational social networking in the form of neighborhood networks is a space that's heating up. NextDoor was recently funded by Benchmark. And Chuck Templeton's OhSoWe, DeHood, Nei…

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    Comment #3164421

    Shit! There are so many sites out there using this API. And many are totally dependent on it - location is the cornerstone of their model. Zaarly, Foodspotting, AirBnb, GetAround -…

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    Comment #3140504

    Really? Smart move on their part. There's so many talented engineers in the developing world that are 'hungry for it' - Just what startup founders are looking for in a partner.

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    Comment #3110064

    These people are out to implement their vision - wealth is byproduct of passion.

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    Comment #3095427

    I second that. Please share your secret. 28k people lined up for your product, and they have no idea what it is. Spill the beans bro.

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    Comment #3095425

    I second that. Please share your secret. 28k people lined up for your product, and they have no idea what it is. Spill the beans bro.

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    Comment #3095310

    The deals space has long passed its climax. If you're going to be starting yet ANOTHER daily deals site, there needs to be some other unique angle used. Creating another mini-Group…

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    Comment #3044164

    Agreed. File sharing is the type of thing where you can't just rely on first-mover-advantage. Google has the ability and infrastructure to offer more space for free on more devices…

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    Comment #3018663

    I agree. The term 'large economy,' when applied to the average person is an irrelevant term. For the average billionaire it means something, but to the average person (in our case,…

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    Comment #2978704

    In one generation the whole model of higher education will have to break down - this is absurd. I think we'll go back to more of a localized apprenticeship model, facilitated by te…

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    Comment #2978700

    If you ask me #6 is the only one you need

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    Comment #2974846

    I highly agree that the conventional 'job' is becoming obsolete. Technology is enabling us to live in a bottom-up world where we can add value individually. We don't have to to wor…

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    Comment #2942218

    Bottom line: too many sites try to have too many features - they should focus on having one prime functionality. It's like writing a paper - it has to have a thesis that is clear. …

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    Comment #2942207

    Where are you located?

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    Comment #2942201

    Don't forget unbounce.com, they have an awesome, extremely customizable service.

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    Comment #2939561

    That's pretty much it. Either you code or you don't.

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    Comment #2937817

    Another point I'd like to raise - If you're not introducing any new technology (just a new platform), then creating a new website or app is like starting a 'people movement.' You a…

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    Comment #2930186

    I really believe its a personality type. Either you have it or you don't. Most CEO's are first-born, extroverted, visionaries.

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    Comment #2930178

    It will fail like Facebook offers because people are being absolutely inundated with these ridiculous deal sites. Someone come up with something original.

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    Comment #2930175

    Hey, it works for everything else...e.g. Kim Kardashian. Why not Startups?