We've raised $17M to build what comes after Git

Post by fxtentacle » Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 4:55 AM UTC

al_borland wrote: post #59

fxtentacle wrote: post #15

I feel like I really need to learn how to raise money. For $17M, one could probably build a vacuum robot prototype that’ll also clean up all of the kids toys and sort LEGO bricks by colour and size. Parents worldwide would love it. But instead, we get a replacement for Git. And I didn’t even bother to click the link because I’m fine with how Git works. On the list of pain points in my life, “what comes after Git” has…

For what it's worth, that LEGO vacuum does exist[0], it was on Shark Tank[1]. I assume they stole the idea from The Office. It doesn't sort the bricks, but I assume that was more of a stretch goal based on the insane amount of money being discussed. After all, the LEGO vacuum only cost $495k to get to market. [0] https://pickupbricks.com [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X25MIpQqLIU

Post by sph » Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 4:58 AM UTC

grogenaut wrote: post #49

ergocoder wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Linus built git in 8 days or something.

Nah, on the 7th day he rested... On the 8th he apologized for his behavior having learned the error of his ways. On the ninth he roasted some fool.

Post by al_borland » Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC

fxtentacle wrote: post #61

al_borland wrote: post #59

Earlier quoted context omitted.

For what it's worth, that LEGO vacuum does exist[0], it was on Shark Tank[1]. I assume they stole the idea from The Office. It doesn't sort the bricks, but I assume that was more of a stretch goal based on the insane amount of money being discussed. After all, the LEGO vacuum only cost $495k to get to market. [0] https://pickupbricks.com [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X25MIpQqLIU

That one needs to be operated manually. I was thinking more along the lines of robot dog + OCR + 6 dof arm on the robot's back. This video is from 8 years ago: https://youtu.be/wXxrmussq4E?si=bgDdDvZODVov3sSC&t=15 I'm sure, by now we could make them for EDIT: BTW did you see that the page you linked to has this at the bottom of their landing page: "Example product" "This area is used to describe your product’s detail…

Post by aaron695 » Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 5:29 AM UTC

fxtentacle wrote: post #15

I feel like I really need to learn how to raise money. For $17M, one could probably build a vacuum robot prototype that’ll also clean up all of the kids toys and sort LEGO bricks by colour and size. Parents worldwide would love it. But instead, we get a replacement for Git. And I didn’t even bother to click the link because I’m fine with how Git works. On the list of pain points in my life, “what comes after Git” has…

Post by dvdyzag » Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC

ergocoder wrote: post #14

MBCook wrote: post #6

Why does it take $17m to beat Git? How will you ever get the network effects needed to get sustained users with a commercial tool? Given Git was created because BitKeeper, a commercial tool, pulled their permission for kernel developers to use their tool aren’t we ignoring a lesson there?

Linus built git in 8 days or something.