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Spolsky on Software on Both Sides of The Table

Both Sides of the Table

Joel moved to Seattle, and worked at Microsoft for three years as a program manager on Excel 4.0 Do you see product managers as a hindrance to software development? Companies historically have structured their development teams in different ways. To get reputation, you answer questions and they’re peer reviewed.

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Finding Your Co-Founders

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In Silicon Valley, rock climbing’s a current hot spot for startup folks. SVASE or Founder Dating in Silicon Valley, First Tuesday in London and Hackers and Founders in New York all come to mind. Team with co-workers at your current job or that internship you did last summer. So is ultimate frisbee.