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scrappy_guy

6 karma · joined July 6, 2026

Previously engineer at faang in silicon valley, cto of vc-backed startup.

Now building:

https://www.shortcutchat.com - one prompt, multiple AI answers side by side

https://www.listingquick.com - chrome extension listing manager

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scrappy_guy··on Show HN: Hacker News book recs as study guides
I'm always on the lookout for new books to read, but sometimes I want to learn a little bit about a book before committing to it. So this is right up my alley, kudos.
scrappy_guy··on non-tech founder + choosing between buying ClaudeCode or CodeX
You could also try Figma Make. Pretty good at making app concepts that are well designed, and you can try it out on a free plan.
scrappy_guy··on 98% Isn't Much
And the last 2% is often the hardest part. The low-hanging fruit has been picked, so you're left with these tricky edge cases that may not have a straightforward solution.
scrappy_guy··on Pros and cons of solo development
Honestly, just applying to positions you're interested in and trying to get interviews. Worst case, you can treat the job interview as practice / learning, best case you pass the interview and get a job offer.

Actually getting job interviews can be difficult. It helps to find the email associated with the person hiring, that way you can email them directly to make sure your application actually gets seen.