Dan Kantor

Things startups do and don’t need

cdixon:

Things startups do need

Sunny office +1

Windows that open +1

Democratically controlled music system +1

Two forms of internet access -1

Beer on fridays -1 (still need a fridge)

EVDO cards -1

Video game system -1 (still need a tv)

Good coffee maker 0 ( gimme coffee is too close)

Proximity to public transportation +1

Proximity to park +1

Heating that goes all night 0 (we’ll see in the winter)

Health care plans for everyone -1

Mac laptops with second monitors +1

Plants -1

Lots of in-person interaction +1

Gmail and Google docs +1

Soft lighting +1

Things startups don’t need

Fancy (Aeron) chairs +1 (although marshall did have one already)

Expensive art on the walls +1

Vacation policy +1

PR firm +1

Dress code +1

Private offices +1

COO’s and GMs -1 (sorry Charles!)

Business cards -1

Microsoft products +1

Dental plans +1

Free lunches +1

Central air conditioning +1

Doorman +1

Phone system +1

Set time you need to arrive in morning +1

Meetings +1

Carpeting +1