KhalidLondon's comments

KhalidLondon | 12 years ago | on: Show HN: My new project - ask.io

No doubt that doing good to others brings happiness. So anything in this space that adds a smile to peoples' faces would probably work. Agree with others on publishing addresses. Starting out in a small niche is a must before allowing others to join in. Who would I do personal favours for? Family & friends, poor folks (specially in developing countries or poor hoods), sick people, homeless individuals, and misfortunate ones...

KhalidLondon | 12 years ago | on: Ask HN: Big data on countries

Wondering where is the best info for economic performance and other govt data in the world? Any APIs other than Census API?

KhalidLondon | 12 years ago | on: Somali piracy: More sophisticated than you thought

Somalia is actually very tech-savvy and entrepreneurial considering 20+ years without govt. Most services are provided by the private sector and NGOs. As there is no Central Bank, considerable amount of money comes into the country through transfers from the Somali diaspora. Somalis have disrupted disruption!

There are so many problems in this country and startups can definitely contribute to solving some of these problems. Piracy just like any other organised crime is sophisticated and has international players.

In case you are wondering, I am a Somali. And no, I am not a pirate.

KhalidLondon | 12 years ago | on: Ask HN: Similar ideas – me vs. funded startup

I wouldn't pay too much attention to what they are doing. I am more of a fan of an organic co-founding team. Nevertheless, sometimes it does make sense to join other startups (only if you make friends with them first)!

KhalidLondon | 12 years ago | on: Kindergarten coders can program before they can read

I think they can read but the article is simply pointing out how quickly some kids can get into coding at 4 or 5.