I particularly like the proposal for tree like structure for history.
>> Opening and closing of tabs should be seamless to the user - new ones opening up when required and older ones just fading away.
This kind of reminds me of how apple folder view - Cover view functions. I love it esp to view images.
Unfortunately I was burnt out and just went into recluse at the end of that episode. The traction on these quick evaluation startups (apps) had died down too. Somewhere something did not work.
(launched early June, decided to quit in Aug, quit in Oct after mandatory transition period)
I never regretted that decision of mine. I believe the dots will connect going forward. If things go well I should be bootstrapping my firm by Oct-Nov.
But this incident disturbed the faith in me about work, people and trust. It has been hard to get over it completely.
I initiated, built and launched this application over a weekend. I evangelized it within the company (so that I get time and resources) and grew this application on facebook to a strong user base ~.5 M in 2 months. The company even changed track from their original business.
The founders refused to spare even ~half percent stake in the company. I quit. David Maestri did otherwise.
The application got acquired for couple of million dollars. And I made $1000. The size of deal was definitely because of the strong founding team. But I am confident I would have driven it to a self sustaining business or sell it for may be a million or close.
The company definitely deserves a lump sum. I used their resources. But I was the one who really bet big and convinced everyone when people actually opposed on time being spent on a facebook application. I largely contributed to the vision - which they eventually are getting to. All I expected was some gratification for myself.