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As in which aspects, let's say in your case?

This is a question re: startups.

Find a way to regain your income on the side while finding a way to fill the void.

I think this may help: http://paidtoexist.com/limiting-beliefs/

Are you on the same page when it comes to finding ways to bring in revenue?

Don't act as if you're a manager. You're more like a product development organizer and status updater.

And why are you curious, if you don't mind my curiosity?

I have trouble finding a CRUD job to work in. At least the expectations from employers are not that high.

Others have made excellent comments here. I want to add this: - Mention that unless it's for a certain price range, you're no longer in the market. However, you will keep them in t…

Have you tried testing your idea without coding or hiring people? Most ideas in start-up founders' heads usually aren't any good in terms of making money. It's not until the pivots…

Stop thinking of your ideas. Just pick a niche industry, and see what problems THEY are having. Only start building the solution when you see a convergence of the same problems.

Re: rdl's comment, I'm not sure. I'm not experienced with YCombinator process or startups, but can't the founders explain their application was sent as of the submission date (week…

What kind of application is it? Promoting it in front of niche communities and giving them benefits to share your app would go a long way in terms of building your own community.

Find some potential VCs. Research the hell outta them to find their interests and what makes them tick. Then, when the opportunity comes to provide them value, be proactive about i…

Which direction do you want to take this discussion?

Watch this: http://www.nevblog.com/mac-shortcuts-watch-this-if-you-use-a...

No problem.

Have you referred to the case studies in the 4 Hour Workweek or $100 Startup? Email me at stanley at sysil dot com if you still like to chat.

You mentioned the need to develop concrete examples showing how rewriting copy is worthwhile. However, even if you're starting out for free, you won't have examples to show for it.…

You forgot talent.me

If you're interested in making more money with iOS apps, hit me up at stanley at sysil dot com, and I'd love to chat with you privately.

What about if they say they are only fluent in certain languages at the moment while having a basic knowledge in the languages that you use? Do you look more for ability to solve c…

Interesting take on how many businesses and startups are being run by the founders these days. Doug, I have one question for you: how do you feel the sales and marketing (or the ne…

Your wife totally sounds like the story of Michael Ellsberg (www.ellsberg.com), while yours is similar to Joe Mihalic (www.nomoreharvarddebt.com). What's your income situation righ…

Perhaps the YC crew doesn't want it to be a distraction for its startups? Are you thinking of a TV show like the Dragon's Den in Canada?