Ask HN : Startups in London

#1

Post by f2ender » Wed, Apr 01, 2009, 5:55 PM UTC

Hi folks,

I was recently bitten by the startup bug and came across this wonderful forum (glad to be a part of it)

I was wondering if the forum was frequented by any startupers based in London. I would love to get involved in the community there and join a startup.

I am a front-end engineer (Javascript/CSS/DHTML, et al) with 3 years of f2e experience.

Looking forward to the community's response!

Re: Ask HN : Startups in London

#2

Post by pclark » Wed, Apr 01, 2009, 9:58 PM UTC

Songkick (YC + Series A VC) are looking for tons of positions, including front end designers.

Others worth contacting (dunno if they're hiring, but all doing cool stuff) include Dopplr, Last.FM, Moo, Habit Industries (YC) & Playfish. Lots of others that I can't think of right now.

Re: Ask HN : Startups in London

#3

Post by jaikoo » Wed, Apr 01, 2009, 10:47 PM UTC

We're currently looking for some front end engineers at our London based startup 1click2fame.

Re: Ask HN : Startups in London

#4

Post by f2ender » Thu, Apr 02, 2009, 4:29 AM UTC

pclark wrote: post #2

Songkick (YC + Series A VC) are looking for tons of positions, including front end designers. Others worth contacting (dunno if they're hiring, but all doing cool stuff) include Dopplr, Last.FM, Moo, Habit Industries (YC) & Playfish. Lots of others that I can't think of right now.

Thanks a lot pclark. Is there a place where these startups post jobs ?

Also, how is the general startup scene as compared to other centers in the US like Boston, NY ?

Re: Ask HN : Startups in London

#5

Post by f2ender » Thu, Apr 02, 2009, 4:45 AM UTC

thanks pclark, jaikoo!

I'll get in touch with you offline.

Re: Ask HN : Startups in London

#6

Post by pclark » Thu, Apr 02, 2009, 8:05 AM UTC

f2ender wrote: post #4

pclark wrote: post #2

Songkick (YC + Series A VC) are looking for tons of positions, including front end designers. Others worth contacting (dunno if they're hiring, but all doing cool stuff) include Dopplr, Last.FM, Moo, Habit Industries (YC) & Playfish. Lots of others that I can't think of right now.

Thanks a lot pclark. Is there a place where these startups post jobs ? Also, how is the general startup scene as compared to other centers in the US like Boston, NY ?

I live in Cambridge so I can't really comment too much on the scene in London.

I think its smaller, but there are lots of great startups from big startups like Last.FM, to expanding ones like Songkick to newly formed ones working out other companies offices.

Re: Ask HN : Startups in London

#7

Post by f2ender » Thu, Apr 02, 2009, 3:29 PM UTC

jaikoo wrote: post #3

We're currently looking for some front end engineers at our London based startup 1click2fame.

hey jaikoo, how can I get in touch with you ? (your profile doesn't have any contact info)

Re: Ask HN : Startups in London

#8

Post by smwhreyebelong » Thu, Apr 02, 2009, 3:31 PM UTC

pclark wrote: post #6

f2ender wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Thanks a lot pclark. Is there a place where these startups post jobs ? Also, how is the general startup scene as compared to other centers in the US like Boston, NY ?

I live in Cambridge so I can't really comment too much on the scene in London. I think its smaller, but there are lots of great startups from big startups like Last.FM, to expanding ones like Songkick to newly formed ones working out other companies offices.

What is the funding situation like out there and the hacker community ? Also, do most startups serve the UK market, in general ?

Re: Ask HN : Startups in London

#9

Post by jaikoo » Fri, Apr 03, 2009, 10:07 AM UTC

f2ender wrote: post #7

jaikoo wrote: post #3

We're currently looking for some front end engineers at our London based startup 1click2fame.

hey jaikoo, how can I get in touch with you ? (your profile doesn't have any contact info)

Sorry just read your reply, try jonathan at jaikoo.com