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Yeah, I agree. I don't know who made it, but I like how it breaks down the key issues in a digestible way.

gwintrobon Ask HN: Who is hiring? (January 2021)

Newfront (YC W18) | Remote (US) | https://www.newfront.com

Newfront is building the modern platform to transact insurance. No 20-page applications, confusing policy terms, or painful renewal cycles; Newfront's experienced brokers and technology remove the headache from business insurance. We believe in human-computer symbiosis that empowers, not replaces, people.

To learn more about who we are, our engineering culture, and whether this is the right place for you, read our Key Values profile: https://www.keyvalues.com/newfront

-> Our open positions:

* Backend Lead Software Engineer: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/1ef7d406-b918-4232-a...

* Engineering Manager: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/51c08b9c-f5ed-4714-8...

* Frontend Lead Software Engineer: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/f02a8b26-b228-4c63-b...

-> Our tech stack:

* Backend: Node, Typescript

* Frontend: Next.js, React, Storybook

* Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, CircleCI, DataDog

gwintrobon Poorly Designed Policies Killed the California Dream

Good call. I think the speaker brings up some pretty interesting points so maybe I'll write up a brief summary.

gwintrobon Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2020)

Newfront (YC W18) | Remote (US) | https://www.newfront.com

Newfront is building the modern platform to transact insurance. No 20-page applications, confusing policy terms, or painful renewal cycles; Newfront's experienced brokers and technology remove the headache from business insurance. We believe in human-computer symbiosis that empowers, not replaces, people.

To learn more about who we are, our engineering culture, and whether this is the right place for you, read our Key Values profile: https://www.keyvalues.com/newfront

Our open positions:

* Backend Lead Software Engineer: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/1ef7d406-b918-4232-a...

* Engineering Manager: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/51c08b9c-f5ed-4714-8...

* Frontend Lead Software Engineer: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/f02a8b26-b228-4c63-b...

* Sr. Product Designer: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/b513858c-3cb1-4b60-8...

Tech Stack:

* Backend: Node, Typescript.

* Frontend: Next.js, React, Storybook.

* Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, CircleCI, DataDog.

gwintrobon Ask HN: Who is hiring? (November 2020)

Newfront (YC W18) | Remote (US) | https://www.newfront.com

Newfront is building the modern platform to transact insurance. No 20-page applications, confusing policy terms, or painful renewal cycles; Newfront's experienced brokers and technology remove the headache from business insurance. We believe in human-computer symbiosis that empowers, not replaces, people.

To learn more about who we are, our engineering culture, and whether this is the right place for you, read our Key Values profile: https://www.keyvalues.com/newfront

Our open positions:

* Backend Engineer: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/1ef7d406-b918-4232-a...

* Frontend Engineer: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/852043b5-4da3-4b63-b...

Tech Stack: Backend: Node, Typescript. Frontend: Next.js, React, Storybook. Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, CircleCI, DataDog.

gwintrobon Ask HN: Who is hiring? (October 2020)

Newfront (YC W18) | San Francisco, CA | Remote (Americas time zones) | https://www.newfront.com

Newfront is building the modern platform to transact insurance. No 20-page applications, confusing policy terms, or painful renewal cycles; Newfront's experienced brokers and technology remove the headache from business insurance. We believe in human-computer symbiosis that empowers, not replaces, people.

To learn more about who we are, our engineering culture, and whether this is the right place for you, read our Key Values profile: https://www.keyvalues.com/newfront

Our open positions:

* Engineering Manager: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/51c08b9c-f5ed-4714-8...

Tech Stack: Backend: Node + Express, Typescript, Go Microservices. Frontend: Next.js, React + Hooks, Storybook. Infrastructure: Heroku + AWS, CircleCI, DataDog.

gwintrobon Ask HN: Who is hiring? (September 2020)

Newfront (YC W18) | Remote (US hours preferred) | Onsite | https://www.newfront.com

From the Mayflower to the moon landing, every venture relies on insurance. The $1 trillion insurance industry is fundamental to our economy and society, but remains stuck in the stone age. Incumbents rely on antiquated pen-and-paper process and there's a huge opportunity to transform it through technology. At Newfront, we're building software to supercharge insurance brokers and help them deliver a delightful experience to clients.

While we’re a technology-driven company, we believe that people and trusted relationships matter. Newfront believes in empowering people rather than "disrupting" them. Our singular mission is to create the future of work for this massive industry.

To learn more about who we are, our engineering culture, and whether this is the right place for you, read our Key Values profile: https://www.keyvalues.com/newfront

Here are our open roles:

- Engineering Manager: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/51c08b9c-f5ed-4714-8...

- Full Stack Engineer: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/852043b5-4da3-4b63-b...

Tech Stack: Backend: Node + Express, Typescript, Go Microservices. Frontend: Next.js, React + Hooks, Storybook. Infrastructure: Heroku + AWS, CircleCI, DataDog.

gwintrobon Zero-day in Sign in with Apple

Feels low given the impact?

gwintrobon Ask HN: Who is hiring? (February 2020)

Of course! Email is best - gordon [at] newfront.com

gwintrobon Ask HN: Who is hiring? (February 2020)

Newfront (YC W18) | San Francisco, CA | Onsite | https://www.newfront.com

Newfront is building the modern platform to transact insurance. Newfront's experienced brokers and technology remove the headache from business insurance. We believe in human-computer symbiosis that empowers, not replaces, people.

To learn more about who we are, our engineering culture, and whether this is the right place for you, read our Key Values profile: https://www.keyvalues.com/newfront

Our open positions:

* Senior Engineering Manager: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/51c08b9c-f5ed-4714-8...

* Product Manager: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/8a6fa0ec-7123-4fd2-9...

Backend: Node + Express, Typescript, Go Microservices. Frontend: Next.js, React + Hooks, Storybook. Infrastructure: Heroku + AWS, CircleCI, DataDog.

gwintrobon Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2019)

Newfront (YC W18) | San Francisco, CA & Portland, OR | Onsite | https://www.newfrontinsurance.com

Newfront is building the modern platform to transact insurance. No 20-page applications, confusing policy terms, or painful renewal cycles; Newfront's experienced brokers and technology remove the headache from business insurance. We believe in human-computer symbiosis that empowers, not replaces, people.

To learn more about who we are, our engineering culture, and whether this is the right place for you, read our Key Values profile: https://www.keyvalues.com/newfront

Our open positions:

* Engineering Manager: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/51c08b9c-f5ed-4714-8...

* Product Manager: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/8a6fa0ec-7123-4fd2-9...

Tech Stack: Backend: Node + Express, Typescript, Go Microservices. Frontend: Next.js, React + Hooks, Storybook. Infrastructure: Heroku + AWS, CircleCI, DataDog.

gwintrobon Ask HN: Who is hiring? (November 2019)

Newfront (YC W18) | San Francisco, CA & Portland, OR | Onsite | https://www.newfrontinsurance.com

Newfront is building the modern platform to transact insurance. No 20-page applications, confusing policy terms, or painful renewal cycles; Newfront's experienced brokers and technology remove the headache from business insurance. We believe in human-computer symbiosis that empowers, not replaces, people.

To learn more about who we are, our engineering culture, and whether this is the right place for you, read our Key Values profile: https://www.keyvalues.com/newfront

Our open positions:

* Engineering Manager: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/51c08b9c-f5ed-4714-8...

* Backend Engineer: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/d55fa37d-3131-4c12-9...

* Frontend Engineer: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/00c67f22-1d1e-431f-9...

* Full Stack Engineer: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/852043b5-4da3-4b63-b...

* Product Manager: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/8a6fa0ec-7123-4fd2-9...

Tech Stack: Backend: Node + Express, Typescript, Go Microservices. Frontend: Next.js, React + Hooks, Storybook. Infrastructure: Heroku + AWS, CircleCI, DataDog.

gwintrobon Ask HN: Who is hiring? (October 2019)

Newfront (YC W18) | Engineering Manager | San Francisco, CA Onsite | https://www.newfrontinsurance.com

Newfront is building the modern platform to transact insurance. No 20-page applications, confusing policy terms, or painful renewal cycles; Newfront's experienced brokers and technology remove the headache from business insurance. We believe in human-computer symbiosis that empowers, not replaces, people.

To learn more about who we are, our engineering culture, and whether this is the right place for you, read our Key Values profile: https://www.keyvalues.com/newfront

Here's the Engineering Manager job posting: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/51c08b9c-f5ed-4714-8.... Feel free to email me at gordon [at] newfrontinsurance.com

gwintrobon Ask HN: Insurance Company Recommendations?

Hi there, we're building the modern insurance brokerage at Newfront and specialize in helping high-growth startups with business insurance.

Want to send us a note at success@newfrontinsurance.com? We'd be happy to take a look at your quotes and see if we can provide some better options.

You can always kick off getting quotes with our online application: https://www.newfrontinsurance.com/quote

gwintrobon Ask HN: Who is hiring? (June 2019)

Newfront | Fullstack Software Engineers | San Francisco, CA | ONSITE | https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6513862...

Insurance is a half trillion dollar market that plays a foundational role in our economy and society but is generally slow, archaic, and filled with paperwork. Newfront is building the modern insurance brokerage. Our singular mission is to create the future of work for this massive industry.

Apply here: https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance/852043b5-4da3-4b63-b...

P.S. I'm also a W14 founder and LinkedIn bought my last company. Feel free to shoot me a note at gordon [at] newfrontinsurance.com

gwintrobon Ask HN: Who is hiring? (June 2019)

Woot! Newfront (W18, https://www.newfrontinsurance.com/) is excited to be there :)

gwintrobon Ask HN: Who is hiring? (January 2019)

Newfront (W18) | Experienced Full Stack & Frontend Engineers | San Francisco | Onsite

Newfront is a fast-growing startup modernizing the $500bn+ insurance industry by supercharging brokers with technology. At our office in San Francisco, you'll have the opportunity to join a talented team of engineers with a singular focus: to bring an otherwise legacy industry into the 21st century.

https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance?team=Technology

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Newfront (W18) | Experienced Full Stack & Frontend Engineers | San Francisco | Onsite

Newfront is a fast-growing startup modernizing the $500bn+ insurance industry by supercharging brokers with technology. At our office in San Francisco, you'll have the opportunity to join a talented team of engineers with a singular focus: to bring an otherwise legacy industry into the 21st century.

https://jobs.lever.co/newfrontinsurance?team=Technology

gwintrobon Ask HN: Who is hiring? (July 2018)

Abe (W18) | San Francisco | ONSITE/FULL-TIME | JavaScript

Companies spend $274bn every year on commercial insurance in the US. Abe is a modern insurance brokerage that leverages technology to better serve companies and make brokers more efficient.

If you're interested in man+machine symbiosis and how it can transform this industry (e.g. NLP to structure complex legal documents, Phantom.js to pass data to insurance carriers), email me at gordon [at] hiabe.com

https://angel.co/abe-5/jobs/301041-software-engineer

gwintrobon Launch HN: ClearBrain (YC W18) – predictive models for app conversions and churn

Love what Bilal and the team at ClearBrain is working on. There's really no integration work if you already use Segment for analytics.

gwintrobon Ask HN: Projects that don't make you money but you're doing it out of sheer joy?

I run a newsletter all about APIs called GET PUT POST (https://tinyletter.com/getputpost).

Each edition features a Q&A with a company about their API and killer app ideas for developers. Here's a recent example with a YC S16 company called Nova: https://getputpost.co/an-api-that-unlocks-global-credit-data...

A few people have reached out about sponsoring it, but just for fun right now :)

gwintrobon Launch HN: HealthWiz (YC S17) – Navigating health benefits to lower costs

Looks pretty cool! It's hard to know what to trust on WebMD and all of the other links at the top of search results.

Quick heads up. I tried filling out the example you listed "strep throat" and got the error "Sorry, we do not have any results for "strep throat"" (https://www.myhealthwiz.com/condition_search?query=strep%20t...)

gwintrobon Ask HN: What API do you wish you had while building your product?

Have you seen Nightmare? https://github.com/segmentio/nightmare

gwintrobon Ask HN: What API do you wish you had while building your product?

Discourse has an API: http://docs.discourse.org/

gwintrobon Thoughts on Insurance

Whoops, will fix that. Thanks!

gwintrobon Thoughts on Insurance

We're working on the modern commercial insurance brokerage at Abe (https://www.hiabe.com/).

Aaron's right that too much of the industry runs on pen and paper. It's confusing for the buyer and a massive headache for brokers.

Most of what we're building is behind the scenes to make the brokerage way more efficient. If you're an insurance expert with ideas to leverage tech or engineer interested in man+machine symbiosis, I'd love to chat (gordon [at] hiabe.com)!

gwintrobon Ask HN: What tech companies do you invest in?

Amazon. E-commerce is still < 10% of retail in the US, so the core business has tons of potential. Then start thinking about opportunities like AWS, etc...

gwintrobon Ask HN: Mailing lists that HN readers ought to know about?

Thanks for sharing! For anyone interested, GET PUT POST is all about API platforms and killer app ideas. You can check out a recent interview with Flexport here: https://getputpost.co/how-the-flexport-api-enables-global-tr...

gwintrobon The Highest Paying Jobs in America Based on LinkedIn Salary Data

This is an overview post, but the tool (https://www.linkedin.com/salary) lets you drill into specific locations / years of experience.

gwintrobon Apps that send packages with the Shippo API

Sorry, Medium and/or GoDaddy DNS sometimes has hiccups with the custom URL. This is the direct Medium link: https://medium.com/get-put-post/apps-that-send-packages-with...