Things startups do and don’t need

cdixon:

Things startups do need

Sunny office

Windows that open

Democratically controlled music system

Two forms of internet access

Beer on fridays

EVDO cards

Video game system

Good coffee maker

Proximity to public transportation

Proximity to park

Heating that goes all night

Health care plans for everyone

Mac laptops with second monitors

Plants

Lots of in-person interaction

Gmail and Google docs

Soft lighting

Things startups don’t need

Fancy (Aeron) chairs

Expensive art on the walls

Vacation policy

PR firm

Dress code

Private offices

COO’s and GMs

Business cards

Microsoft products

Dental plans

Free lunches

Central air conditioning

Doorman

Phone system

Set time you need to arrive in morning

Meetings

Carpeting

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Hi, I'm Prajwal and this is my personal blog mainly focusing on some random things directy or indirectly affecting my life with some extra touch on finance and economy. I also have a tech blog, kind of my professional blog. I work @ collegehumor.com Sailthru, a NYC based startup as a back end developer.

I grew up in Kathmandu and currently live in Queens, NY (NYC).


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