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Richard Talens

Sep 21

Do Startups Get Run Down by Passive-Agressive Perks? The Downsides of Unlimited Everything

Like cushy sign-on bonuses or drool-worthy stock options, perks are a potent recruiting tool for startups, dangled before potential hires
Sep 21

Do Startups Get Run Down by Passive-Aggressive Perks? The Downsides of Unlimited Everything

Like cushy sign-on bonuses or drool-worthy stock options, perks are a potent recruiting tool for startups, dangled before potential hires
By Jessica Roy
Sep 2

Founder Fifteen? Fuggedaboutit. Here’s How to Get Fit While Working 80-Hour Weeks On Your Startup

  This is a guest post by Dick Talens, an amateur competitive bodybuilder and the co-founder and CTO of Fitocracy.
By Observer Staff
Fitocracy founders Brian Wang and Richard Talens, flexing at Betabeat's request.
Jun 7

Seeking Angels: Fitocracy Hits 16K. Users with 6K More on Wait List [Invites]

By Adrianne Jeffries
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