pan_w

Great excerpt from the article:

"While it might look like an overnight success in hindsight, the story of React is actually a great example of how new ideas often need to go through several rounds of refinement, iteration, and course correction over a long period of time before reaching their full potential."

I'm working on a startup that provides live remote video assistant as a service and we piggy backs off of existing technology platforms (FaceTime, Hangouts, Skype) rather than building the tech ourselves for the meantime.

Do you prefer that companies have their own technology or is it okay that a company utilizes existing platforms in the beginning?

My team consist of CS and ME/EE.

It's PokeBin.com if you wanted more information.

The riskiest part of relocating is securing housing ahead of time. You want to make sure that your new home is comfortable and that there are no regrets when you purchase or sign the rental contract. Unfortunately, sellers and landlords are not always honest. They conveniently leave out the negative aspects when they advertise their offerings. One of my co-workers from Europe even got scammed out of his apt and left homeless on arrival! That is why many people have to go see the place in person before committing. However, sometimes that is not possible because of time and money. Not everyone can take time off to fly in and book hotels. My goal is to solve this issue as a real-time remote video assistant.

After scheduling a viewing, a PokeBin representative shows up at the apartment and conducts a live walkthrough with you via FaceTime or another video calling app of your choice.

It could also be used for anything where you need eyes on the ground (i.e. check on CraigsList meetup, your pet from work, crowdedness of restaurant, if a party is popping, for a specific talk at a conference).

Please let us know what you think.

I think this is a great question. I don't think there is a definitive description for a mentor. It could mean many things to different people.

To me a mentor is someone who is interested in helping me, I have a good relationship with and cares about my growth.

How you two go about doing those things will be entirely up to you. For example, maybe you two have some frequency of checkins or interact on a need basis. This could be over plain old chatting, code review, or playing a game. As long as there are thought out topics to discuss and a medium that makes people comfortable.

Also, if anyone might be interested in being a mentor, please let me know. The more the merrier.

Feel free to Twitter DM (@_panw) or email me ([email protected])

As I mentioned, I'm open to connecting with anyone. I would definitely have a more positive outlook cause you'll have a future regardless if you want to, you don't really have a choice haha. Feel free to Twitter DM (@_panw) or email me ([email protected]).

Thanks for your messages and emails. I was only expecting a few people, but this is awesome.

Looks like y'all don't like Snapchat lol. What would be the best platform for us to connect (Slack, Twitter DM, FB DM)?

Mentors has had a significant impact on my life. To continue the cycle, I’d like to make myself available to all of you.

A little about me: I have experience working on startups and in innovation centers with a background in computer science. I’m currently based in NYC, but I also spend a lot of time in SF. I’ve travelled most of the Europe, Asia, and the U.S. After college, I actually took 6 months off to couch surf through Europe, which partially inspired me to do this. Learn more about me at panw.weebly.com

Given my background, I believe I could be helpful to anyone who is involved with a startup, still in college, or involved with tech (getting involved or already involved). However, I am open to speaking to anyone.

Snapchat me @ pan-w

Super excited that Tay finally launched. I sit right next to the team, so it's super cool to finally see their work in the wild.