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tmatthewj

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    Ask HN: Does YC still do the SUS model where startups are grouped with a mentor

    Checked out the current SUS - I see partner videos and a way to do weekly check-in. Was keen to learn if there's a way I can join the SUS with a new thesis (not the one I did SUS p…

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    Ask HN: Collaborated with short-form video influencers to promote your product?

    I’m exploring ways to collaborate with influencers in niches like real estate and broader categories like faceless video to drive awareness for a few AI niche video tools I’m build…

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    I think one way for them to realise is through situations that put them in a position to seek advice and when prescriptive advice goes wrong for them. This need not be in startups …

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    Glad you liked it.

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    Comment #27741000

    I hear your rationale to flip the rating for novice-reflective and expert-prescriptive advisors. In fact that’s how I started putting the framework together. However after talking …

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    Comment #27740325

    Agree with you. Very few expert advisors can fight the urge to impose their solutions (prescribe), and give time to reflect on the problem with you.

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    Comment #27739368

    This is built on the notion of wicked environment defined by psychologist Robin Hogarth, and which was popularised by David Epstein in his book Range.

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    Comment #19013059

    It was towards the end of 2017 that I got my hands on Principles a book written by Ray Dalio, CEO of the biggest Hedge Fund firm in the World — Bridgewater Associates. I had alread…

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    Ask HN: Fast-forward 5 years, what are 3 reasons why your startup failed?

    I stumbled upon this question in a casual discussion with friends few days back. While it sent a chill down my spine, it also made me think more about what important things I might…

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    Comment #16296548

    Thinking, Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman The Richest Man in Babylon - George Samuel Clason Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Robert M. Pirsig How to Win Friends and Infl…

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    Comment #16246899

    The closest is convertible equity, adopted by a good number of startups during their seed stage. You can read about SAFE by YC and KISS by 500 Startups, 2 informal instruments / ag…

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    Ask HN: Any startups who tried Google Ventures' 5 day sprint to solve problems?

    I read this book Sprint by Jake Knapp and few others at Google Ventures recently. It basically talks about solving important problems at your business by adopting a 5 day Sprint pr…

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    Comment #15915596

    Agree with you. The execution could've been much better. To start with, it always make sense to do a validated questionnaire experiment than come up with a new survey like we did. …

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    Comment #15915143

    What a pleasant sight to watch on the map. But I guess the travellers won't be relishing the experience as much as we do. :-)

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    Comment #15912594

    Thanks for admitting the failures you picked on the way. Since you said Mobile-only was a terrible thing to do, how did you decide Winnie has to be a mobile app and not a simple mo…

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    Comment #15912553

    I have spent time on some of these sites and also tried Muzli. If a bigger part of inspiration is to solve a UI problem in hand, I'll recommend http://collectui.com/ . They give yo…

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    Comment #15876425

    Though I'm not a solopreneur, I've been through similar streaks of difficult mornings. One thing realised - I was pretty weak on a sense of purpose those days. I wasn't sure what m…

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    Ask HN: Anyone here tried building an A+ team based on Ray Dalio's Principles?

    I've been reading Ray Dalio's book Principles: Life and Work of late. It's really inspiring to know how he built a meritocratic culture at Bridgewater Associates by following core …

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    Comment #14086283

    Nice to see that Google picked up a specific use-case, material design on mobile apps, and built a guide tool. For color guide on more generic design requirements, https://color.ad…

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    Comment #14039370

    https://typito.com/create - Help creators produce videos for web fast and easy. Provide them with simplified online work-flows to publish videos that give better ROI on online plat…