Startup

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June 14, 2025

An engineer at a failing startup weighs staying for short-term security against leaving immediately as colleagues depart. This analysis of a Hacker News discussion offers advice on job searching, workload management, and self-preservation.

June 9, 2025

Discover why US companies are increasingly restricting remote positions to 'US-only' talent, driven by complex legal hurdles, impactful tax changes like Section 174, national security concerns, and market factors.

June 9, 2025

A software engineer, burnt out by startup failures and a VC's privacy breach, questions their tech career. Hacker News discusses finding fulfilling SWE roles outside the hype, alternative paths, and coping strategies.

May 27, 2025

Discover how individuals are successfully monetizing their side projects, with examples ranging from blogs earning $1000/month to crypto trading bots. Learn about their strategies and challenges.

May 27, 2025

Founders of a new travel app face the 'tarpit idea' challenge in a saturated market. Discover key advice from a tech community on pivoting, monetization strategies, and the value of team collaboration.

May 23, 2025

A Hacker News discussion analyzes the 10-year outlook for tech employment, exploring LLM impacts, the future of junior vs. senior roles, and emerging opportunities in specialized and entrepreneurial software development.

May 22, 2025

Discover proven tactics from SaaS founders on how to get your first 100 to 500 users, from direct outreach and community engagement to product-led growth and content strategies.

May 14, 2025

An analysis of a discussion where tech professionals and entrepreneurs share their journeys of moving beyond the pursuit of immense wealth to find satisfaction in contentment, work-life balance, and meaningful projects. Explore how definitions of success evolve and the practical advice for a fulfilling career.

May 14, 2025

A discussion on the proliferation of startups claiming to be 'AI-powered.' Is it a desperate cash grab, a smart funding strategy, or a sign of real technological advancement?