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uniquejosh

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About uniquejosh

Founder of www.minutebox.com

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    I really enjoyed the post too. The older I get, the more I feel I can learn from a kid. Usually we over-complicate things, and kids can remind us how simple happiness can do. Stop …

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    Comment #2859382

    Thanks for the great comments. Yes, we are planning to work with him on a contract basis. It would be the best for both of us. We have learned a lot from our users, and know what p…

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    Comment #2857045

    Yes, we would like to get him couple days a week as a contractor to start-up. If we work together well, we would be more than happy to make the relationship even closer. His rate i…

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    Comment #2857032

    Yes, I think it is about the balance as well. A rising star needs to be able to product decent work already, and keen to learn more to become that super-star. We had experience get…

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    Comment #2856306

    Thanks for your in-depth feedback. I totally agreed that it would not be fair to ask other people to take as much risk as founders. It is all about structure it and get the balance…

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    Comment #2856301

    Thanks, great comments on the UX. That is something we definitely want to work out. I understand that it could actually get time-wasters if you do not put the payment at the front.…

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    Thanks a lot for your great comments. yes, that is definitely an issue. In many cases,I think some people need to worry about their rent, monthly expense, or mortgage (personal bur…

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    thanks, good information!!

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    Comment #2854967

    Thanks Michael. Great comments. I will definitely stay in the game for sure. :) I know it is important to motivate people. But, to the people who work so hard for your vision, I th…

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    I think you make a fair point. Yes, that is true. It is a high-risk investment for other employees, and different people can take different level of risks. It would not be fair to …

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    Comment #2854791

    I liked what you said. Yes, I want him to focus on UX 110%, and not worry too much on the money. But, the fair rate to him is too high to us. That is the struggle. I am sure we wil…

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    Comment #2854784

    No no, not looking for a UX guy full time at all. We want him as a contractor, to have him 1-2 days a week. But, the rate he is charging other people is too high to us. He deserves…

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    Comment #2854776

    Thanks. I know it works as you said. But, to some people who do not have enough money to cover the rent,expenses or mortgage, shares/options are just not immediate enough. I have m…

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    thanks for reporting it. did not notice that issue. has reported it as a bug.

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    Thanks for sharing it. very insightful. Yes, as I said, I believe that we should getting money after proving the traction and product/market fit

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    Thanks for pointing it out. I am not a native English speaker, and this is another lesson learned to me. :) The point I want to make is that people are spending too much of their t…

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