CHIEFARCHITECT's comments

On: The joys and drawbacks of being able to work from anywhere

[CHIEFARCHITECT]

In terms of insider/outsider politics, the key factor is developing trust, collaboration and accountability from the start

On: Do startups work well when managed remotely?

[CHIEFARCHITECT]

Remote collaboration can work. It depends alot on how the goal and objectives is defined and relayed to the team. There is a strategy project consulting company in SF Bay Area that trains project teams to collaborate remotely.

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One more thing. it is all about the process preceding the technology not the other way around.

On: Facebook Reportedly Near Accord Over Origin

[CHIEFARCHITECT]

Always know who you are hiring. Always verify by documenting.

On: Ask YC: What methods do you use to manage your time?

[CHIEFARCHITECT]

A combination of a Tangible Vision, Mindmap and a task/objective list

On: Hack a meal in 10 minutes or less. No ramen allowed

[CHIEFARCHITECT]

Wondered if we have enough for a cookbook.

On: Paper Is Out, Cellphones Are In

[CHIEFARCHITECT]

Is developing mobile phone application as an ID verifier the next hot trend?

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Maybe... is this gaining popularity in Asia now for various applications?

On: Ask YC: What music do you listen to when hacking?

[CHIEFARCHITECT]

Mozart and Bach! Agreed w/ one of the other entries. "Accept no substitutes for true greatness."

On: Ask YC: What heuristics do you use to judge ideas?

[CHIEFARCHITECT]

Believe you need a Tangible Vision. Know the basics for defining the planned outcome. It is a generalization of fundamentals, technical specifics and cyclical effects

On: Ask YC: what is your favorite startup related quote?

[CHIEFARCHITECT]

"The finest steel has to go through the hottest fire." -John N. Mitchell

On: Ask YC: What Is Your Favorite Board Game?

[CHIEFARCHITECT]

Go is to Western chess what philosophy is to double entry accounting. -- from Shibumi , bestseller by Trevanian