Looks like BofA rolled out a new web site based on the UI changes from last month when I last used it. In addition to the new Random Accounts feature, it broke the ability to make mortgage payments "Error in mort-review-pmt-module-hemi-mpw-skin".

Since you plan on becoming an attorney, you could work with a law firm that specializes in helping the startup industry. You should reach out to Scott Edward Walker, @ScottEdWalker, at http://walkercorporatelaw.com/ and introduce yourself.

I follow him on twitter and he has a number informative videos on the net regarding startups and more. He also maintains a blog on his website.

If you started your law career helping startups then an opportunity to transition to the startup side might present itself. It is a simple matter of creating opportunities for yourself by positioning yourself strategically.

I missed that link, but thanks for re-posting it here. The real life photos filled in the gaps of the pictures I visualized in my head while reading the story.

Very cool and I can relate as we all have an old computer case in closet somewhere.

The case in your closet probably is not made of pure magnesium. That was the point of the burn.

the NeXT case was also not made of pure magnesium

Okay, what else was in it? And let's leave things like decals and paint off the list.

  > magnesium alloy which is specially designed to be difficult to ignite

The story doesn't say what else was in it, but feel free to support the claim that the box was made of pure Mg and not an alloy, modulo things such as decals and paint.

Technical debt is a major red flag especially in a savvy organization that realizes it's accumulating it. Especially if much of the early success relied on it.

I was talking with a prospective client that had spent the past three years rushing a SaaS solution to market. They even referenced the technical debt as an area they need help with overcoming as they move forward.

Second order change is difficult for any organization or established project, but remaining consistent with your message can drive the process in that direction. Sounds like a challenge for the two of you, but try to bring solutions / recommendations instead of minor resistance that might get misinterpreted. Not easy I know.

How do you spend 3 years rushing a product to market? What type of system were they building?

This company operates in the e-medical records space and works with hospitals, physicians, and other providers. It is more than just records management and deals with referrals for service along with analytical capabilities etc.

Hard space to penetrated but with a lot of federally funded initiatives the past few years. New regulations around EHR is driving the space.

General "Buck" Turgidson: Mr. President, we must not allow a mineshaft gap!