Category Archives: Software

Posts about programming, computers, and my work at tech companies.

Why It’s Good to Get Punched in the Face

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

The Minimum Viable Product, and why it’s so important to get fast feedback. Continue reading →

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Why Snapchat is Worth 20 Billion Dollars

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Why are Snapchat and other viral apps valued so highly? Continue reading →

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The Skills We Forgot

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

For engineers, soft skills are often brushed aside, but they’re just as important as technical skills. Continue reading →

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How One Company Eliminated Critical Deadlines

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Multimedia Games produce dozens of small games each year instead of one huge game. This spreads the risk of a single delay destroying the company. Continue reading →

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Three Things I Learned at a 150-Person Startup

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

My first internship was at a tech startup. I found that the best way to learn is by doing, it’s okay to make mistakes, and there’s still a ton to learn. Continue reading →

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