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They wouldn't question this if the VR Apple had smell or taste. They are assuming that because the technology doesn't exist today it can't be true. They would say the same thing it the early 1700 if you told them that we will one day fly across the sky and talk on little devices. The magic behind this is that the technology has yet to be invented so people cant comprehend how it works. Even if we are in a simulation. Anyone who codes or understand AI at its lowest form will understand that we ourselfs are just 1's and 0's.

These are really great points. The thought process is that it will be used for authentication and recovery. I would say Virtual Numbers are a concern but most cost money and an email is free to create. Which was why I said better control spam. If they want to pay money to be a clown and troll I've already won anyway.

I think you are right about the concern of privacy. The scary part is most don't even read the Terms and Policy Agreement.

Digital DMV & Universal Phone/Desktop Login (I'd like to be able to login to my Mac desktop from my iPhone)

Sorry emails in my bio.

LinkedIn is very resourceful for both Recruiting and Job Searching. Doesn't matter if you're looking for big or small their database is large enough to find niche markets for both the employee and employer.

If you're just in need of a brand kit $1,500 sounds pretty reasonable if it's a profressional agency. Specially if that covers a name, logo, icons, colors and fonts.

I would stay away from 99Designs because if you're launching a beta you'll need someone to also help iterate any changes based on feedback. So quick and close communication is important.

if you need any further input on what kind of things you should be looking for from a designer send me an email.

I've helped over 12 startups with branding including 2 YC startups.

Its a matter of opinion, I think a genie is very fitting for a CRM. The problem is it doesn't look like a genie. It also doesn't go with the name.

I semi get the branding inspiration behind the genie. You tried to pick something that can offer you unlimited service. Which I guess in hand matches your product.

The problem isn't that you have a genie, the problem is that you have to tell people it's a genie.

A few things to mention about the brand is that a genie and the name companyhub don't really blend well. When ever I brand something I look at the name, the product and the vision. I ask myself what icons,letters,colors can I use or combine that tell what my product does with out having to say it.

Also the logo it's self is not really iconic and memorable. I'd say explore your options, if for some reason you want to stay with the genie theme maybe try a genie lamp instead.

Shoot me an email, its in My bio. I'm a UX & UI designer working on something in the same space would love to connect.

I agree with all that. I've got a few ideas myself but as a designer with only frontend skills I can only go so far. Normally if I build something or design a prototype its easier to find someone who wants to join. They'll have a better understanding of the product and workflow. Right now I have a Saas startup in SF we are looking for a marketing/biz dev cofounder. Products in hand launching August. Also always looking for someone great at marketing like I said shoot me an email and we'll connect. If you have angellist follow me their too. Angel.co/brayson-ware

If you're looking for a UX & UI designer to help develope a concept further shoot me an email: emails in my bio.

I find it crazy that you have the funds and those kinda revenues but can't find the talent. Don't take this wrong but could be people don't want to work with you. I don't know you but there's definitely something not right. It also could just be that most of the "WOW" Developers work on their own projects by themselves. If they really like you, your idea/concepts and you have the funds to support it, you shouldn't have a problem.

I agree you shouldn't share the URL, someone could easily copy the startup or model. What I don't agree with is that someone would be able to execute it properly.

Have you ever wondered why the average job is 40 hours/wk?

That's because the quality of work an employees produces dramatically decreases working more than that. Over time an employee working 60+ Hours per week will become exhausted and drained physically and mentally. Which will make them lose passion, less focused and become very unhappy with their job.

40-50 hours give that individual enough time to complete reasonable tasks and still have a work life balance. Employees who have more time to spend with family, friends and on their hobbies have shown to produce higher quality work and are more committed to their jobs.

You also shouldn't be worried about how long an employee works but how well they work.

Like the saying goes "Quality over Quantity"

This is something we are discussing as well. We are weighing all of our options but gotta move quickly. We think having a technical cofounder has its advantages for championing ideas, improvements and reassurance. Its hard to find talent that sees beyond the code that doesn't want to work on their own ideas by themselves.

We also think finding the right contractor is smart idea too because it will allow us to make the changes without equity like you said. Which than we can scale the product on our own to get the traction/funding we need to hire the right CTO.

We've really only had one investor question us on not having a CTO anyway.

I'll do some more research on this thanks.

Mainstream Slack send me an email brayson@letsprattle.com

20000 DAU 15% of the users open 100 times a day. This is higher than snapchats early stage data.

However we have recently been told by a big name investor he doesn't consider anything under 30k user validation. So I could be wrong.

My concern is that the product has bugs and backend isn't ready to support massive growth.

Interesting, do you have links?

UI and UX Designer

Fixa: The baby of Uber and Angieslist

Dressed: On demand dress rental for girls in NYC(Currently Manhattan Only).

Symple: Airbnb for entertainment and services(DJs, bands, bartenders, photographers)

Qalendar: Saas startup focused on automating your life

Sometimes it's better to have smaller self running projects to help fund the big ones.

You sound like me haha, always working on different things what I have found works best for me is working with others who have skills or experience in those projects directly. People who can help scale and maintain the product. I think of it as a investment.

I'm currently working on 3 projects in all different areas. Looking for a partner for 4 which is a Saas for life automation.

Also drewwilson.com has a cool timeline for his projects check it out

What other hobbies or skills do you have besides coding?

Do you like on demand?

Read the book "7 habits of highly effective people" it will give you some great insight and maybe help you develop your idea more.

As for non technical things that have helped me

1. Saying No more often 2. Cleaning out the trash (Eating Healthy, Organizing my schedule/home/projects and Cutting Nonsense Relationship) 3. Finding my anchor (The things that ground me, keep me centered and give me purpose. Like family time, a cold beer with a old friend, etc) 4. Understanding my mission (This is something a lot of people struggle with because most people don't know what they want to do with life.

For me the most non technical thing that can help anyone is having the mindset to discover, explore and learn new things.

I would love to read what you come up with so when you have something send it over.

If you need their business and see potential in having them pitch them a alternative enterprise price.

If it's causing a headache, time to man up and handle business.

First, Congrats on $500k+ that's not easily done. I have a Ecommerce I started that makes $200k+/year. As of last year I gave my brother the CEO title. I still own my shares and have my seat on the board.

Right now the company is going threw some similar changes as you. We have decided based on feedback to do a Rebrand. Along with creating a new site. The first site was originally build using Bigcartel. We are still conducting research on what platform we will use but we are certain we will not create a completely custom site.

Simple explanation our company is not a tech startup, its a product company. So we want/need simple maintenance that our team can handle which a platform like Shopify, Squarespace, Bigcartel etc provides. My reason? I've experienced several problems in the past with maintaining a custom site.

The questions we are asking are asking our self, may be something you want to ask yourself as well before you build a new site.

What's our reason for wanting to rebuild the site? Are we seeing loss in sales? How long will it take to build? What do our customers need, that they aren't getting from our site now?

So far we are leaning towards Shopify over squarespace. The only payment option on ss is stripe and all though we love the advance tech stripe is building the rates are to high.

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First, Where can I buy a Catocolypse T-Shirt?

This is what we need out of a social network more social connection. This looks like it has a great opportunity to connect a lot of people who could build amazing things.

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This is great, Kinda like the dribbble for developers.

People just need to stop using Facebook. Join Twitter and be Happy #JackIsBack

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