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May 26, 06StartForce
Japanese AJAX start page. The alpha release includes the basic features of a personal computer operating system (document creation and image viewing etc.), but also comes equipped with services such as file storage, file sharing, and instant messaging capabilities.
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Posted January 30, 2007
eHub Interviews StartForce
Thanks to Chong-Jin Koh and the rest of the team at StartForce for this email interview.
eHub: What is your web application/service about?
StartForce: StartForce is your broadband desktop. “Click and Run” rich application delivered through a familiar Windows-like desktop experience inside your favorite web browser.
eHub: Why did you start this project?
StartForce: The world needs an eBay for Web 2.0 application.
eHub: How much time do you devote to its growth? Do you have a day job?
StartForce: Yes. Just like Edison would deliver newspaper at day and invent light bulbs at night.
eHub: How large is your team and what are your backgrounds?
StartForce: A team of 15. 11 full time software developers with strong expertise in J2EE, LAMP, and AJAX. 3 full time software architects. 1 business guy wearing multiple hats for sales, operations, funding, bizdev.
eHub: What is your design philosophy?
StartForce: Emulate familiar Windows desktop user experience to minimize learning curve.
eHub: What technologies are you currently using?
StartForce: Linux, Apache, MySQL, J2EE, AJAX
eHub: If your project is live, what are the most requested features from your users/community?
StartForce: Faster speed.
eHub: Does your user base reside in a primary geographic location or is it distributed?
StartForce: Currently only in Japan. Will launch English international site at Startforce.com very soon.
eHub: Where do you see the project heading in the next 6 months? The next 2 years?
StartForce: Proving sustainable business model by being in meaningful revenue with credible reference-able customers in next 6 months. Becoming the eBay for Web 2.0 application in 2 years.
eHub: What is the greatest challenge to your success?
StartForce: Time to market.
eHub: What is the one thing you need to get to the next phase of the project?
StartForce: Super fast data center.
eHub: Do you have a business model? If so, what is it?
StartForce: OEM model and ASP subscription model.
eHub: How much traffic or usage do you see on an average day?
StartForce: The most among similar players in Japan. When we go international, we expect to be #1.
eHub: What is the one thing you’re most proud of about the project?
StartForce: My team. The courage to start something with nothing. The passion to show the world the future they see. And they work so hard inventing so much with so little.
eHub: How would you describe the shift that’s occurring with the web right now to future generations?
StartForce: Your desktop is a reflection of your lifestyle. Your desktop resides on the Web.
eHub: What site(s) do you visit everyday other than your own?
StartForce: CNET, Google News, Forbes, Business 2.0, SlashDot.
eHub: How many hours of sleep do you get a night?
StartForce: Median 6 hours.
Thanks to Chong-Jin Koh and the rest of the team at StartForce for this email interview.
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