Daniel Ha, cofounder and CEO of Disqus

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Discussion Topics

  • First things first – is it pronounced like discuss or like discus?
  • For those who don’t browse the web, what is Disqus?
  • What led you to Disqus – what need were you trying to fill? What is your “why” for being in this business?
  • How does Disqus make money? Did you consider various ways to make money, or were you focused on publishers from the start?
  • Disqus is a YCombinator graduate – tell us about that experience.
  • Have there been any slow points in your growth? What have you done to get past them?
  • Do you expect to need additional funding any time soon? Why or why not?
  • What technology are you using on the backend? How do you implement the front end so that it works on as many browsers as possible?
  • How many people choose the various authentication options – which are most popular?
  • How many people are working on Disqus?
  • What’s next for Disqus?
  • What advice do you have for other startups?
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