Re: [SiliconBeach] Sydney based Kickstarter

2012-06-29 Thread Andrew Stewart
I really love the look of it, but I won't be buying one. While I know people aren't going to stop using paper any time soon, I don't think that something encouraging the use of paper can be all that eco-friendly. I am interested to see what you come up with next especially if it doesn't involv

Re: [SiliconBeach] Roboinvest has officially launched

2012-02-01 Thread Andrew Stewart
My wife's cousin's husband works for these guys: http://covestor.com/ interestingly they also use the term "leaders". Andy On 2 Feb 2012, at 11:29, Rogers Andrew wrote: > > Also along similar lines which might be worth looking at is > http://stocktwits.com/ > > Andrew > > > On 01/02/2012,

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: NZ version of StartMate

2011-09-04 Thread Andrew Stewart
ence and networking event, rather than the start of the big project that is going to make them a success. Andy -- Andrew Stewart Sydney :: +61(0)416 607 113 web: http://www.universalsprout.com blog: http://www.andysprout.com linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/andysprout On 5 Sep 2011, at 09:

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Good Sydney Work Spots

2011-08-31 Thread Andrew Stewart
Library, Macquarie Street, Very quiet and easy to spend the whole day here without someone wanting you to buy something, free wifi, but most of the bandwidth seems to be taken up by teenagers watching youtube Andy -- Andrew Stewart Sydney :: +61(0)416 607 113 web: http://www.universalsprout.

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Do Aussie startups have to go to the US?

2011-04-20 Thread Andrew Stewart
Patrick I thought one of the definitions of a SaaS'y business is that you don't normally meet your customers face to face. Could there be another resource that startups need that isn't in Australia, or is it impossible to get US VC's to invest here? It would be great to know from those on the

Re: [SiliconBeach] Tools for working with large datasets

2010-10-18 Thread Andrew Stewart
For real quick and dirty you could leave the data in a tsv or csv file and write some code (eg python) to parse the data and do simple calculations on it. This works really well if all you want to do is are things like 'count the number of records where column x satisfies some conditions' e

[SiliconBeach] Launch of bunyee.com

2010-09-27 Thread Andrew Stewart
Hi all, Over the past few months Richard Huynh, Chin Yee Lam and I have been working on http://www.bunyee.com - a site to send digital Chinese red envelopes (like an e-card with an associated paypal transaction). We got the first draft up and running last week and to celebrate we want to

Re: [SiliconBeach] [ot] Australia would already have a national broadband if the Libs won in 2007

2010-09-15 Thread Andrew Stewart
I think the lesson is that it doesn't matter who is in charge, they will find a way to f*** things up and relying on government to create specific business opportunities (e.g. emission trading or NBN) is a very risky plan. On 16 Sep 2010, at 09:29, rgh@gmail.com wrote: Dear SBA, Mal

Re: [SiliconBeach] bill me later

2010-08-24 Thread Andrew Stewart
With the paypal adaptive payments api you can do pre-approved payments and 'guest' payments (guest means you just need a credit card, not a paypal account). The api is awesome with some great features in there, but I have found the documentation on http://www.x.com very varied - often the c

[SiliconBeach] Drinks at the Grace.

2010-08-12 Thread Andrew Stewart
Hi guys, Drinks at the Grace tonight? I will be there from a bit after 1700 Happy hour (2 for 1 drinks) finishes at 1800 Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list. Guidelines on discussion: http://tr.im/ujKF No lurkers! It is exp

Re: [SiliconBeach] The lawsuit that had to happen

2010-08-12 Thread Andrew Stewart
I already have enough snakes in my pants (what with the one-eyed- trouser snake) without putting a python phone in my pocket. On 13 Aug 2010, at 11:24, Dylan Jay wrote: On 13/08/2010, at 11:16 AM, Sriram Panyam wrote: http://mobile.venturebeat.com/2010/08/12/oracle-sues-google-over-android/

Re: [SiliconBeach] What business could you build on 1Gb/s

2010-08-11 Thread Andrew Stewart
I almost laughed out loud when I read the word "leadership". I love Australia, I moved here 18 months ago and don't want to live anywhere else, but it is a giant desert island at the arse-end of nowhere with only a hand full of people living here. Given that, it is amazing Australia isn't even

Re: [SiliconBeach] Drinks tonight

2010-07-16 Thread Andrew Stewart
will be there in 5 mins -- a...@universalsprout.com Andrew Stewart Sydney :: +61(0)416 607 113 London :: +44(0)7900 245 789 www.universalsprout.com :: websites that sprout On 16 Jul 2010, at 17:19, Sean Marshall wrote: I am here... Where does everyone meet? On 7/16/10, Sean

Re: [SiliconBeach] Drinks tonight

2010-07-15 Thread Andrew Stewart
I'll be at the Grace - see you there. -- a...@universalsprout.com Andrew Stewart Sydney :: +61(0)416 607 113 London :: +44(0)7900 245 789 www.universalsprout.com :: websites that sprout On 16 Jul 2010, at 15:19, Sean Marshall wrote: I am up for some drinks tonight... Who el

Re: [SiliconBeach] Drinks tonight, where about?

2010-06-24 Thread Andrew Stewart
A few people from SB are coming to codewars tonight - should be fun • Free to watch or compete - RSVP here: http://anyvite.com/byq1czpyyc/ • Teams of 3-5 programmers compete in knock out rounds to do simple programming tasks as quickly as possible • Each team can use any programming language th

Re: [SiliconBeach] SB Drinks on tonight? Grace Hotel anyone?

2010-06-17 Thread Andrew Stewart
Tap House was really nice last week, can highly recommend it - 122 Flinders St, Darlinghurst http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=122+Flinders+Street+Darlinghurst+NSW&z=18 At least 3 of us from York St are going to be heading down there at about 6 Andy -- a...@universalsprout.com An

Re: [SiliconBeach] Silicon Beach Drinks

2010-06-10 Thread Andrew Stewart
I'll be at tap house too, see you there! -- a...@universalsprout.com Andrew Stewart Sydney :: +61(0)416 607 113 London :: +44(0)7900 245 789 www.universalsprout.com :: websites that sprout On 11 Jun 2010, at 12:39, Dylan Jay wrote: A few of us are going to the taphouse in surry

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Startup friendly business incorporation

2010-05-11 Thread Andrew Stewart
o check if your business requires special permits from the state you are in" etc. Andy -- a...@universalsprout.com Andrew Stewart Sydney :: +61(0)416 607 113 London :: +44(0)7900 245 789 www.universalsprout.com :: websites that sprout On 12 May 2010, at 10:33, rgh@gmail.com w

Re: [SiliconBeach] A cafe to work at around Sydney CBD

2010-05-11 Thread Andrew Stewart
State library is convenient since you don't have to buy coffees, power points are everywhere, but the internet connection can be a little slow when lots of school kids are watching youtube. -- a...@universalsprout.com Andrew Stewart Sydney :: +61(0)416 607 113 London :: +44(0

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Startup friendly business incorporation

2010-05-10 Thread Andrew Stewart
in a registered company. I am sure there are cases where being a registered company would help I am just interested to know how common they are. Cheers, Andy -- a...@universalsprout.com Andrew Stewart Sydney :: +61(0)416 607 113 London :: +44(0)7900 245 789 www.universalsprou