Sign me up. I'm serious. I have actually always wondered why people don't go to tropical islands with their VC money. If I got the VC money, my company's office would be a wireless access point in a box next to a pool/beach with chairs, umbrellas and laptops.
Programmers sought for tropical hackathon
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Re: Programmers sought for tropical hackathon
#22If anyone doesn't want to wait for this to get started to come hack on a tropical island, we're[1] hiring iOS/Android developers to come work on Mahe, Seychelles [2]. Flights on us, bonus points if you can start ASAP! [1] http://blackgranitestudios.com/2012/07/we-are-hiring/ (though that website is still being set up) [2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mah%C3%A9,_Seychelles
This looks really awesome. I did a company in Anguilla in the Caribbean during the 1990s crypto export ban period, and lived in Thailand for 6mo or so s couple years ago. A tropical place like that could be really great for a dev team forms while, although I think spending a few months a year back in centers of tech (us or asia or eu) would be really helpful. Sort of thinking about a shared startup office in Hawaii f…
Hey, thanks! I just finished up six months in Thailand as a freelance dev myself, though in Bangkok mostly rather than an island. Seychelles is a nice change of pace :)
A few months back in civilization per year is probably a good idea. I'll make a note to try and do it -- probably the US is a little far, but Asia/EU is probably doable.
Re: Programmers sought for tropical hackathon
#23I would actually watch a reality show covering this. Watching them code, blaming each other over breaking builds, accusing each other of IP theft and so on. Another interesting thing to think about is how patents come into the picture. Are they allowed to re-invent the wheel in their own world? If they 'invent' an ipad-like device or another otherwise patented idea in "the real world," would it make people think abou…
although not a reality show, there was a BBC drama about building a startup around 2000 called Attachments http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attachments_(TV_series)
I loved that show, but it only ran for 2 seasons I think. Shame.
Re: Programmers sought for tropical hackathon
#24Just come to Sri Lanka.
Here you will find the nice tropical weather, decent infrastructure (there's 3G coverage in most areas) and living costs suits for startups on budget.
Re: Programmers sought for tropical hackathon
#25If anyone doesn't want to wait for this to get started to come hack on a tropical island, we're[1] hiring iOS/Android developers to come work on Mahe, Seychelles [2]. Flights on us, bonus points if you can start ASAP! [1] http://blackgranitestudios.com/2012/07/we-are-hiring/ (though that website is still being set up) [2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mah%C3%A9,_Seychelles
> (though that website is still being set up)
Even if it's just a quick-and-dirty list, or an appstore link, it would make a huge difference if the applicants had at least some idea about you.
Btw, for what timeframe are you looking for people? I don't think many people would want to live there for years. It would be fun for a few months, but I assume you wouldn't want to hire anyone not willing to commit for more.
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#26Come to Puerto Rico. You don't need a Visa if USA citizen, most people speak English, and we have a booming tech business industry. There are also many awesome engineers looking to build the next big thing. For example, Mayan EDMS was built by a fellow puertorican. So is Blimp, and Hiptape.
I call it the Silicon Island for a reason.
Re: Programmers sought for tropical hackathon
#27If anyone doesn't want to wait for this to get started to come hack on a tropical island, we're[1] hiring iOS/Android developers to come work on Mahe, Seychelles [2]. Flights on us, bonus points if you can start ASAP! [1] http://blackgranitestudios.com/2012/07/we-are-hiring/ (though that website is still being set up) [2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mah%C3%A9,_Seychelles
> (though that website is still being set up) Even if it's just a quick-and-dirty list, or an appstore link, it would make a huge difference if the applicants had at least some idea about you. Btw, for what timeframe are you looking for people? I don't think many people would want to live there for years. It would be fun for a few months, but I assume you wouldn't want to hire anyone not willing to commit for more.
Yeah, more information is coming. It'll be ready for the HN Who's Hiring thread in a few days -- I just saw this story pop up so I figured I'd link it in here too even though most of the site is still a placeholder.
Oh, and we're open to negotiation on timeframes -- though we wouldn't be looking to accept less than six months, ideally at least 12.
Re: Programmers sought for tropical hackathon
#28If anyone doesn't want to wait for this to get started to come hack on a tropical island, we're[1] hiring iOS/Android developers to come work on Mahe, Seychelles [2]. Flights on us, bonus points if you can start ASAP! [1] http://blackgranitestudios.com/2012/07/we-are-hiring/ (though that website is still being set up) [2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mah%C3%A9,_Seychelles
I've been to the Seychelles, my brother lives there now. I'm an iOS dev but don't touch Android, however if anyone else was thinking of applying, the place is even more beautiful than the pictures you'll see, do it.
Re: Programmers sought for tropical hackathon
#29If anyone doesn't want to wait for this to get started to come hack on a tropical island, we're[1] hiring iOS/Android developers to come work on Mahe, Seychelles [2]. Flights on us, bonus points if you can start ASAP! [1] http://blackgranitestudios.com/2012/07/we-are-hiring/ (though that website is still being set up) [2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mah%C3%A9,_Seychelles
I've been to the Seychelles, my brother lives there now. I'm an iOS dev but don't touch Android, however if anyone else was thinking of applying, the place is even more beautiful than the pictures you'll see, do it.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/landscapes_and_seashores_of_the... gives a half-decent idea of what it looks like. But yeah, it's much more impressive in person.
Re: Programmers sought for tropical hackathon
#30Sign me up. I'm serious. I have actually always wondered why people don't go to tropical islands with their VC money. If I got the VC money, my company's office would be a wireless access point in a box next to a pool/beach with chairs, umbrellas and laptops.
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