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Programmers sought for tropical hackathon

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Re: Programmers sought for tropical hackathon

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Post by walterheck »

maayank wrote: post #12
powerslave12r wrote: post #4

I 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…

with the wrong attitude things like that can create a poisonous environment really fast.

Yeah, if we go down that avenue, we'll be extremely careful about it. Definitely no gameshow-elements involved.

Re: Programmers sought for tropical hackathon

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Post by walterheck »

laktek wrote: post #24

Just 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.

Interesting option for sure, we'll look into it. 3G internet is not super though, 12 people will easily saturate that when working..

Re: Programmers sought for tropical hackathon

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Post by walterheck »

maayank wrote: post #13
megablast wrote: post #3

A link would be nice. here: http://comehackwithus.com/

"I'm a: * UI/UX Designer * Web Developer * Mobile Developer * Sponsor * Others - Pls specify below" Interesting there's no explicit option for other kinds of development (i.e. "Desktop development").

The site was a 30 minute hackjob, forgive us ;)

Re: Programmers sought for tropical hackathon

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Post by Inbaraj »

orangethirty wrote: post #26

Come 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.

Why do I keep hearing Puerto Rico? No this will happen in South East Asia :-p

Re: Programmers sought for tropical hackathon

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Post by Kilimanjaro »

bieh wrote: post #15

If 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

Paradise on earth. That's a place I'd like to explore someday. Coding and kayaking, what else can a man ask for?

Re: Programmers sought for tropical hackathon

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Post by ezl »

Stuff like this has turned up a few times, but I feel like they never become reality.

I signed up, and I hope this one becomes real, but if it doesn't I am crossing my fingers that someone will do the legwork to make it actually happen.

Re: Programmers sought for tropical hackathon

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Post by avstraliitski »

How to miss the point with smart minds: 1. Pigeonhole people (' developer', ' developer'...) 2. Demand people who have prior access to adequate funds for international transport and 'symbolic fees'.

If you pre-bill the results of your little VC experiment and its participants as 'geniuses' then I think you are in for a rather unfortunate surprise.

Re: Programmers sought for tropical hackathon

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Post by yen223 »

maayank wrote: post #12
powerslave12r wrote: post #4

I 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…

with the wrong attitude things like that can create a poisonous environment really fast.

Poisonous environments make for highly-rated reality shows.
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