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simonswords82

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About simonswords82

I start, grow, and have software businesses. If you think I can help you or you just want to chat about the business of startups (especially fintechs) email me on simonswords@gmail.com.

My mainstay was Fundipedia https://www.fundipedia.com. We solved data problems for the financial services industry - asset managers to be precise like HSBC, LGIM, Barclays.

I sold Fundipedia in May 2025 and another SaaS business prior, and now spend my time looking for like minded people who love fresh ideas.

Connect with me on Linked In: https://linkedin.com/in/simonswords/

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    I read that Apple warned them about a potential litigation in February so you could be correct.

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    It took me about ten businesses and over 20 years to "succeed". I wanted to retire at 35 for as long as I could remember, missed that by 7 years. Sold Staff Squared in 2022 for a g…

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    Comment #45827153

    Where? Source please?

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    Comment #45827085

    I think most of us are hard wired to progress - progression looks different for each of us but matters all the same. I've also had side quests in addition to my main quest which is…

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    Comment #45826915

    I love this line from a 2024 TV show called "The Gentlemen" and I think about it a lot: "It’s a lucky man who is happy with his place in life" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gen…

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    Comment #45766119

    AKA quit while you're ahead

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    Comment #45475927

    Yes! That’s exactly what we’re doing. It’s not as easy as it sounds.

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    Comment #44703909

    Just sold my data management software business https://www.fundipedia.com . Now bootstrapping https://www.minute-master.com - AI formal minute generation for regulated firms primar…

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    https://archive.is/FGu4h

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    Comment #43914270

    I was going to say the opposite. Seems on all the main news outlets (Financial Times et al) have disabled comments. I was happy to see this being discussed on HN and I’ve yet to se…

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    Comment #43303300

    Without over complicating it, using AI is currently about 4x productivity in mid to senior developers.

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    Comment #43233643

    Good on this guy for having the courage to be honest about his circumstances. Still, shitty that this is the situation.

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    Comment #43210399

    Weird in what way?

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    Comment #43210105

    @dang perhaps you could pin https://u24.gov.ua/ to the top of the comments? Either way, I've donated 50 bucks; seems like a great way to show support on a difficult day for Ukraine…

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    Comment #43133271

    Seriously? That is so cool that you were there. Sad that we lost him fairly young. Such a legend, I love his work.

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    Comment #43100635

    I’d just like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my childhood and engagement with computers all that more magical. I went on the make a career and a livelihood…

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    Comment #42731266

    This NASASpaceflight stream is up now: https://www.youtube.com/live/3nM3vGdanpw

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    Comment #42586849

    If true, he probably knows this already and now just needs to work out how to fix it.

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    Comment #42586831

    Contact your local university, most have mentorship programmes you can apply to be a part of for under and post grads.

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    Comment #42578200

    Spotted the Brit!

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    Comment #42578147

    Do you have a job?

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    Comment #42385966

    Running https://minute-master.com as a side project, landed a couple of clients this year and a good pipeline of new clients for next year. It's a board governance and minutes gene…