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How much does it cost to build the world’s hottest startups?

The Next Web

Henrik Werdelin , the Managing Partner of Prehype , a venture development firm based in New York City that has helped build companies like Tradable , Barkbox , FancyHands , Basno and Path , says recreating Twitter isn’t necessarily difficult, but the layered features will take time to get right. 1) Twitter. 3) Facebook.

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A Google Docs interview with Richard Simms, co-founder of Tech Talent South

Jeff Hilimire

Our mission at TTS is to develop more tech talent in the South through beginner-focused programs teaching web development and computer programming. We actually met taking some web development classes in Chicago. My name is Richard Simms and, I am a Cofounder of Tech Talent South.

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Why Launching a Startup Is More Expensive Than You Think

mashable.com

For example, my company decided early on to hire a UI designer, which has helped tremendously with our product development. Then we allocated the saved money into hiring the highest quality developers available — especially those who have experience working with a distributed team.

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