Don't do it alone! Lets connect co-founders. Post quick descript of your idea, location, and needs
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I have a US govt. contract to develop an ultra-low-cost biometric digital ID system with strong privacy features. As I've mentioned before, my work is patent free, groundbreaking, and could easily spawn half a dozen companies.
We'll be looking for commercial partners to take the prototype and turn it into a production system in about three months and - because we're working patent free - odds are I could help you get started on this if you're interested in being able to bid as a vendor when the time comes.
Identity is a basic human necessity - if nobody knows who you are, you can't get credit, service, you can't vote - and the RFID approach has vast problems, mainly it's reliance on massive centralized databases because the cheap ID tag only holds 128 bits or whatever. We've seen a compromise of the US identity system produce both identity theft and the 50,000 or so black people who were misidentified as felons in the 2000 election in Florida, so it's not like there's not a reason (and a market) for solving these problems.
Distributed systems with appropriate cryptography offer a good balance between liberty, security and privacy. That's the approach we're taking.
I see this work very much as a continuation of my work on the hexayurt refugee shelter system: http://appropedia.org/Hexayurt_Project/
Eventual deployment platform is LiveCD-based Linux and mobile phones. [email protected]
Odds-are that for conflict of interest reasons, I'd be able to brief you and point you in the right direction, but not be a partner or get paid on this. I'd be on the other side of the fence, on the .gov end of the deal.
We'll be looking for commercial partners to take the prototype and turn it into a production system in about three months and - because we're working patent free - odds are I could help you get started on this if you're interested in being able to bid as a vendor when the time comes.
Identity is a basic human necessity - if nobody knows who you are, you can't get credit, service, you can't vote - and the RFID approach has vast problems, mainly it's reliance on massive centralized databases because the cheap ID tag only holds 128 bits or whatever. We've seen a compromise of the US identity system produce both identity theft and the 50,000 or so black people who were misidentified as felons in the 2000 election in Florida, so it's not like there's not a reason (and a market) for solving these problems.
Distributed systems with appropriate cryptography offer a good balance between liberty, security and privacy. That's the approach we're taking.
I see this work very much as a continuation of my work on the hexayurt refugee shelter system: http://appropedia.org/Hexayurt_Project/
Eventual deployment platform is LiveCD-based Linux and mobile phones. [email protected]
Odds-are that for conflict of interest reasons, I'd be able to brief you and point you in the right direction, but not be a partner or get paid on this. I'd be on the other side of the fence, on the .gov end of the deal.
Originally posted here:
http://news.ycombinator.com/comments?id=6108
I am looking for a co-founder Qualities:
-ability to get things done.
-integrity. honest and fair, but also being able to recognize the truth/reality (critical for business success, I believe).
-determination to dig out of a hole; perseverance but not stubbornness.
-humility; accepting the possibility you could be wrong even when you think you are right. willing to learn from others and situations
-admit responsibility when you screw up.
Skills:
Either business skills or the stuff I am deficient in: flash (seems like cool demos cant exist without them), javascript (to manipulate different media players), and able to design nice web pages.
If you are a developer, I expect you to be very competent.
I have an application that IMHO is different. It is close to beta, and I wrote it in Swing, Java. However, people say it is not user friendly. I have also lost a lot of time (in part, because I am cautious and also had bad advice. I should have released it long ago).
I am willing to give you a one hour online demo/presentation. However I would need some kind of assurance from you that the ideas will not be copied nor given or divulged to potential competitors.
Please email me and tell me more about yourself and if you think there might be a good match.
thanks,
Anil Philip
[email protected]
http://juwo-works.blogspot.com/
http://juwo.com
I am in Kansas City. Yes, ideally cofounders should live close by. But cant we work remotely?
I am looking for a co-founder Qualities:
-ability to get things done.
-integrity. honest and fair, but also being able to recognize the truth/reality (critical for business success, I believe).
-determination to dig out of a hole; perseverance but not stubbornness.
-humility; accepting the possibility you could be wrong even when you think you are right. willing to learn from others and situations
-admit responsibility when you screw up.
Skills:
Either business skills or the stuff I am deficient in: flash (seems like cool demos cant exist without them), javascript (to manipulate different media players), and able to design nice web pages.
If you are a developer, I expect you to be very competent.
I have an application that IMHO is different. It is close to beta, and I wrote it in Swing, Java. However, people say it is not user friendly. I have also lost a lot of time (in part, because I am cautious and also had bad advice. I should have released it long ago).
I am willing to give you a one hour online demo/presentation. However I would need some kind of assurance from you that the ideas will not be copied nor given or divulged to potential competitors.
Please email me and tell me more about yourself and if you think there might be a good match.
thanks,
Anil Philip
[email protected]
http://juwo-works.blogspot.com/
http://juwo.com
I am in Kansas City. Yes, ideally cofounders should live close by. But cant we work remotely?
My name is Jordan, my co-founders are dave, and Joe. We are looking to create a live-and-work environment where we can get our startup off the ground. We are looking to at additional co-founders as well as look for a living arrangement. Email me at [email protected] or aim: jevanf2000
support would be great. I don't want to publicly shout out my idea here, but if you're seriously interested, shoot me an instant message.
support would be great. I don't want to publicly shout out my idea here, but if you're seriously interested, shoot me an instant message.
Well, I'll throw myself out there, but as a willing co-founder to involve myself in someone's startup.
I've got a mix of biz, tech, and design skills. My core skills are in design work, such as logos, branding, identity, and web. I'll show a portfolio and mention a project I'm working on right now that involves one of the founders of YouTube, just e-mail me at jmtame at g m a i l . com.
I'm seeking ventures that already have angel funding or a prototype developed. I can make an ugly prototype look like a masterpiece, I favor simplicity in both software features and design, I have several VC connections in IL and CA (although seeking to relocate to CA), and I'm pretty technical (know several web languages).
I've got a mix of biz, tech, and design skills. My core skills are in design work, such as logos, branding, identity, and web. I'll show a portfolio and mention a project I'm working on right now that involves one of the founders of YouTube, just e-mail me at jmtame at g m a i l . com.
I'm seeking ventures that already have angel funding or a prototype developed. I can make an ugly prototype look like a masterpiece, I favor simplicity in both software features and design, I have several VC connections in IL and CA (although seeking to relocate to CA), and I'm pretty technical (know several web languages).
sounds like a possibility, I will follow up with an email later today, thanks for posting!
Current team:
2 graduating doctors, 1 programmer (xml protocol web development, statistical programming)
Need: Programmer who wants to take a risk for the summer and apply with us to the Boston summer VC program for students and graduating 2007 students; need to be quirky, fun, passionate about programming; strength (.php)
What: Creating medical related application that is internet related
Applying for: Boston Summer VC Program for 3 months
Contact: email me (email in profile) and lets talk :)
Deadline is April 19th so you need to respond by April 15th
Need: Programmer who wants to take a risk for the summer and apply with us to the Boston summer VC program for students and graduating 2007 students; need to be quirky, fun, passionate about programming; strength (.php)
What: Creating medical related application that is internet related
Applying for: Boston Summer VC Program for 3 months
Contact: email me (email in profile) and lets talk :)
Deadline is April 19th so you need to respond by April 15th
RunFatBoy.net is a workout generation system specifically designed for beginners. Users answer a few "real-world" questions and the system develops a simple to follow prescription/workout plan.
I am seeking a well trained eye with an adeptness in designing drop-dead simple interfaces.
Take a look at the site ( http://www.runfatboy.net ) and if you're interested, write me at [email protected] .
I am seeking a well trained eye with an adeptness in designing drop-dead simple interfaces.
Take a look at the site ( http://www.runfatboy.net ) and if you're interested, write me at [email protected] .
Just wanted to say that I really like the domain name and the idea. Perhaps you should not exclude the non-fat population, though? Also, I think you could edit the demo video and cut out the loading times.
Thanks for the suggestions Tichy. Yeah, a couple of people have said that I sound high in the demo video but it was more of an issue that I was recording it at 4am. I need to find someone to redo it with a professional sounding voice.
Tichy, are you interested in joining funky-fresh-bleeding-edge project that is trying to simplify the getting-fit process? Write me an email. :-)
Tichy, are you interested in joining funky-fresh-bleeding-edge project that is trying to simplify the getting-fit process? Write me an email. :-)
I can offer this: I want an internship in the U.S for 6 months from August. I would prefer to work on my software instead of doing this internship. Dilemma.
You give me an internship and I'll work half the day on your startup, the other half on my project. For free, of course.
Of course, I can't do internships in 1 or 2 men companies, it has to be a bigger company than that, which leads me back to the original problem.
You give me an internship and I'll work half the day on your startup, the other half on my project. For free, of course.
Of course, I can't do internships in 1 or 2 men companies, it has to be a bigger company than that, which leads me back to the original problem.
Need additional co-founder/skilled programmer in Southern California (LA, OC, SD) to help develop a social network-esque website.
If interested or know anyone who'd be interested, contact me at [email protected].
Note: social networking doesn't just mean another facebook, myspace, etc. :)
If interested or know anyone who'd be interested, contact me at [email protected].
Note: social networking doesn't just mean another facebook, myspace, etc. :)
It's great that we're all networking - but I'm not sure the news.yc discussion threads are the place to do it.
I was thinking about setting up a wiki to help co-founders post their bios & connect with others in their area...
Anyone think this would be a good idea?
I was thinking about setting up a wiki to help co-founders post their bios & connect with others in their area...
Anyone think this would be a good idea?
People would just link to their LinkedIn profile here if they wanted to disclose their bio.
I'm starting a startup hub in the SF bay area: http://news.ycombinator.com/comments?id=11808 .
Sorry if you see this in other posts, but my last attempt got buried in less than half a day..
Sorry if you see this in other posts, but my last attempt got buried in less than half a day..
This is just the sort of request that would attract sharks.
www.samepace.com matches runners and cyclists with training partners based on a shared workout pace, i.e. 2 people who both run 9:00 min./mile and live close by. Beta site and seed funding are in place, need a brilliant hacker to develop v1.0 of the service.
I'm in SLC, UT, but willing to consider cofounder in other locations. Email billallred at Google mail etc.
I'm in SLC, UT, but willing to consider cofounder in other locations. Email billallred at Google mail etc.
PromoterForce is a referral marketing platform for high end service business.
Seeking co-founder in SF Bay Area, with a blend of Tech + Biz skills.
Contact me to learn more: hasan (at) promoterforce.com
Seeking co-founder in SF Bay Area, with a blend of Tech + Biz skills.
Contact me to learn more: hasan (at) promoterforce.com
Anyone starting something in Belgium ?
Cool, looks like I'm not the only Belgian who's lurking around here. I see you're using Python for your startup. As of now, I won't be able to help you :) still in learning process.
Belgians are everywhere, damn belgians ! ;)
My project is a french speaking online community with blogs and events, located in Louvain-la-Neuve.
My brain is exploding and i'm considering asking for some help. If someone with some free time and python/django skills would like to join in, we can have a few Kasteel Bier and see how things go.
http://amisphere.com/
Where are you located and do you have some stuff to show ?
My project is a french speaking online community with blogs and events, located in Louvain-la-Neuve.
My brain is exploding and i'm considering asking for some help. If someone with some free time and python/django skills would like to join in, we can have a few Kasteel Bier and see how things go.
http://amisphere.com/
Where are you located and do you have some stuff to show ?
I live in Brussels, so as you might expect, I know French and Dutch. I'm currently developing a startup, though I can't really disclose much about it. I wouldn't want someone to launch a website with the exact same idea before mine is launched. It's basically a news website similar to Newsvine, Topix, etc. but different :)
Ummm, I'm also developing a news site in Belgium. Maybe we should talk instead of crashing head-on? ;-)
I'll show you mine if you show me yours ...
Hey, I'm from Ghent. If there's a German-speaking guy we'll have all of our Belgian communities united ...
I'll show you mine if you show me yours ...
Hey, I'm from Ghent. If there's a German-speaking guy we'll have all of our Belgian communities united ...
Well yes maybe :) I'm still thinking.
But I'm a little bit confused, what audience will you target? Seems like you're going to make a Belgian news site? I plan to make it international (with national versions as well though..). Anyway, I'm off, so I won't respond until tomorrow. Nice meeting you, both :)
Laurent, you shouldn't be scared talking about your project, many people have the same ideas and they like to go with their ideas, not yours.
What can make your site different is how relevant it is to users.
I think you should go with a national version first and only concentrate on that because fewer people have good knowledge of the belgian market and it is something you can handle better.
If your model is right, export it abroad afterwhile.
If you two guys get married, let me be your witness... ;)
I'll setup a forum where we can chat together, that would be fun to have a belgian community...
Email me at samuel.adam at the big G's mail.
You can also go and read nice articles in french at http://cultureinternet.com/
What can make your site different is how relevant it is to users.
I think you should go with a national version first and only concentrate on that because fewer people have good knowledge of the belgian market and it is something you can handle better.
If your model is right, export it abroad afterwhile.
If you two guys get married, let me be your witness... ;)
I'll setup a forum where we can chat together, that would be fun to have a belgian community...
Email me at samuel.adam at the big G's mail.
You can also go and read nice articles in french at http://cultureinternet.com/
A beta version of the news website will probably be available in about 2 weeks. I can notify you about it, if you want to, same for c1sc0, but you'll have to give me your email address then, I guess.
Funny, I thought starting the international version first would be better, as I find it easier to get the word out (lots of english web 2.0 blogs and such). I have very little knowledge on how to get your site promoted in Belgium.
Belgian community? You're giving me an idea :) Wouldn't it be awesome to gather belgian webmasters all in 1 place (a website.. obviously), create a commmunity and call it "Silicon Valley in Belgium". Not that I'm going to do that, it's just a cool idea :)
Funny, I thought starting the international version first would be better, as I find it easier to get the word out (lots of english web 2.0 blogs and such). I have very little knowledge on how to get your site promoted in Belgium.
Belgian community? You're giving me an idea :) Wouldn't it be awesome to gather belgian webmasters all in 1 place (a website.. obviously), create a commmunity and call it "Silicon Valley in Belgium". Not that I'm going to do that, it's just a cool idea :)
yep, I am ... ping me
I want to take information trading (e.g. CFD and betting exchanges, think tradesports/ cityindex/ betfair/ etc.) to the next level beyond its current primitive incarnations. Not sure yet whether the product should be targeted at professionals, consumers, institutions, or a combination of them.
Have done the startup thing before in the founder and CTO role (several rounds of funding then sold to a competitor). Therefore I have already made many of the usual first-time mistakes (e.g. taking co-founders' top education as a guarantee for startup skills, not firing people quickly enough, etc.) and can avoid them this time around =) My academic background is in economics (PhD thesis "almost" completed) and law, with strong CS and math skills.
What I can do: technology, legal, negotiation, strategy, foreign markets, know how to get funding
Quirks to be aware of: do not believe in decision by consensus, follow libertarian ideals, unable to work effectively with mediocre people (with the realization this would often be useful)
Your qualities:
- integrity, perseverance, gets stuff done, can sleep well while taking risks
- some of the following skills: finance, PR, hiring, business development, design, technology; industry experience in gambling/betting or financial trading would also be beneficial
I believe I can handle technology and organization management pretty well, therefore I am mostly looking for someone who likes handling external relations and is also a people person (i.e. can focus on keeping everyone happy inside the company). This is not written in stone however.
Technologies:
- backend: FP (ML variants, Erlang) with some C++, message-passing concurrency, PostgreSQL, cluster protocols, looking into stream processing; all on Unix like systems
- frontend:
(1) web: html+comet/ajax, flash
(2) client: C#+WinForms prototype, maybe ML+SDL/OpenGL later if that makes correctness easier to achieve
(3?) mobile: J2ME?
Location: UK or Gibraltar ideal for a number of reasons but open to locating the business somewhere else if for good reasons
Funding: self-funded for now, the plan is to do a single round in the GBP 500k-1m range with private investors at (hopefully) a ~5m valuation; revenue should sustain growth from there; ideally I would like to make a trade sale within a 3-5 yrs time span.
Contact me at ffmmuu(at)gmail.com to discuss!