tiffanyricks

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I am the founder and CEO of HacWare. HacWare is a data science-driven API that protects employees from getting phished (email hacked). We are launching our developer program in soon. Learn more at hacware.com/dev.html.
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Comment · 11 years ago
Startup Elementary sounds great because entrepreneurship does start young. I like that this environment will encourage young kids to pursue their dreams. Hopefully it doesn’t lead to young entrepreneurs quitting school to follow dreams. LOL! Just Kidding…
Comment · 11 years ago
I understand the world dominion thing and that's every ones goto answer. I am sure it was Secret's answer too but you see how that turned out. Launched in 2013, raised $35M, and closing doors in 2015. I think Campus Job has an awesome business model and definitely qualified. My thought was too much cash... way too soon... for this type of business.
Comment · 11 years ago
Congrats Liz! This is awesome! I like that your company pivoted to a new model. I am in the process of doing this myself. Why do you need so much $$$ for site that recruites part-time employees? Seems like a big whole to dig yourself out of. Just sayin
Comment · 11 years ago
It would be smart for Uber to acquire Instacart. Instacart has the knowhow and Uber has the network and technology. It seems like a smart business decision that will lead to world domination.
Comment · 11 years ago
I don't know if it is a reflection of San Fransico being insane but it does make me question the Techstars program. They funded a company that sells followers.
Comment · 11 years ago
Hilarious!!! I did not like the application. I am glad it was a joke.
Comment · 11 years ago
The article has the black CEO, Frederick, dressed in all black with gold chains and talks about him selling drugs. The article leads with the stereotype and not what makes the company unique. I believe we need more positive images of black men. Again, let me say I love the work that CEO and Pigeon is doing but I do not like they way this article portrayed him because it is perpetuating the stereotype that all black men are drug dealers and thugs.
Comment · 11 years ago
I am TORN because I love that YC is funding African American founders. I love the traction that the company has and that the team is solving a real problem. BUT I hate how it feeds into a stereotype that all black men are criminals. It is exhausting how hard we have to work to get others to see blacks in a different light.
Comment · 11 years ago
Great Story!! I love the founder’s journey! Nothing was handed to you. You worked hard for everything you have! I can identify with that. This company would have kicked butt at SXSW because we did not see many fitness companies there this year.

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