December 2012
1 post
If you can build customerization, we have an...
What is the project:
On line fashion retail shop targeting at male apparel with extensive consumer interaction and customerization.
Who are needed:
Website designer and programming. Whoever have built and can build websites.
What is the prize:
$1500 with the opportunity to working for the company
Who to contact : [more information will be available]
*******@***.***
September 2012
1 post
Brevity is the soul of startups
I am a Penn graduate student looking for entrepreneurial programmers for my startup.
Qualifications:
Programmers experienced in Website Development and E-Commerce Applications.
Motivated
Outgoing
Entrepreneurial
August 2012
1 post
I hope it's gangnamstyle.me
Forming a new startup and need an iOS developer to partner with and join me on this new, exciting venture. This startup will be the next “big thing” in social media, creating a new way for users to connect with one another, essentially creating its own niche among facebook, twitter and foursquare.
If interested please contact the information below.
XXXX XXXX
XXXXX@XXXXX.XXX
XXX XXX XXXX
November 2011
1 post
100,000 ways to say I have not heard of Crowdrise...
“Dear Coders,
Last summer, I did research on elephants in a Thai village. There was a flood this week that devastated the village, and if they don’t raise enough money soon, some of the few remaining elephants on earth (they’re nearly extinct) will die. I have an idea for a simple website that can raise hundreds of thousands of dollars. It will only take a few hours to...
October 2011
1 post
As the product fails, time commitment will...
Hello,
We are two Wharton MBA students seeking to launch a web startup this semester to that end, we are looking for talented programmers who are interested in joining our team as soon as possible. Despite the somewhat formal nature of this message, we are fun, sociable people who want to have a pleasant working environment as we will be spending a fair amount of time together. We would love to...
September 2011
2 posts
We don't want a developer, we want a GOD!
_________ is a startup marketing company that seeks to use web technology to help us all have a greater impact in our home communities. We live at the intersection of branding, sustainability, social purpose, and technology. We’re looking for a superstar developer/programmer/coder to help create a web application that utilizes Google, Twitter, and Facebook APIs to combine social networking with...
I'd love to help, but I'm not taking The Right...
Dear ________,
My name is ___________ and I am currently a Junior in the College of Arts and Sciences here at Penn. I have recently become involved in co-founding a very exciting start up company that is set to launch at Penn in the upcoming Spring Semester: an online service that we believe Penn Students (and eventually students across the country) would benefit immensely from and a business...
May 2011
3 posts
I offer you no details on anything, but I worked...
Summer Internship for Web Development/Programming with a local start-up.
Please see details offered below by one of the company’s founders, Matthew xxxxxxx, and visit PennLink (ID xxxxxxxxxxxx) to apply.
I am launching a new business this summer and am looking to bring on to the team (at least) one web developer / programmer. Who we are: I am a first year MBA student at Wharton. I and one...
When you're tired of ranking the hottest freshmen,...
CollegeACB, formerly Juicy Campus, is a premier college gossip forum. Clearly the most effective place to search for the best development talent.
April 2011
6 posts
ZOMG GINORMOUS OPPORTUNITY FTW
Hi CIS community,
I’m looking for a tech co-founder and engineers for my start-up. My startup is the ultimate legal online interactive sports betting exchange where members can bet at odds set by other members (rather than by a bookie) and compete in customizable fantasy sports pools. Because I feel a tech co-founder is so unbelievably valuable to my company, I’m looking to give...
We can also pay you in chickens
Drupal Development Position
Deadline to apply: 3/31/2011
The [redacted] manages [redacted] using Drupal, an open source content management system. We are looking for a student worker to help manage the site, make module updates, analyze reports, optimize performance, and build new features and functionality. Drupal experience is required. Hours: 10-15 per week Salary: $9 per hour...
Wanted: Expert in everything on this laundry list
******************* Penn startup looking to build team rapidly (April 9, 2011) [Redacted] is a new startup that helps local merchants launch, run and manage their loyalty programs through a sophisticated yet user-friendly technological platform. We are looking for our #4, 5 and 6 employees, people that skilled in and passionate about product development, and excited about the prospect of...
For those lacking entrepreneurship in their lives
A new Penn startup is looking for a Junior or Senior studying either DMD or CIS who is interested in building a software over the next 2-3 months. This is a part-time gig (we’re looking for full-time students) and, if hired, you will take on the role as co-founder & CTO of a software company that will revolutionize the space of purchasing clothing online. If you are interested,...
The Sincerity is in the Backslashes
Hello, My name\'s [Redacted], and I\'m starting a chemical-free skin care company called [Redacted]. A large portion of the proceeds—I\'m currently thinking 50% of net profits—will go to charity, and the money will be allocated by an online voting system. This online voting system is intended to be a major driver of awareness about the brand. Full...
Whartonite Seeks Code Monkey is Hiring
Ever since launch, WSCM has received an astonishing amount of positive feedback from the engineering community at Penn and beyond. After speaking to a couple of highly-placed (but anonymous) advisors, we’ve decided to take the project to another level. We’re officially ready to announce several openings for a CTO and/or summer interns to help us build out our (confidential) vision for...
March 2011
4 posts
Intellectual History and also work for me.
My name's XX and I'm Wharton Entrepreneurship Ambassador sophomore majoring in entrepreneurship and intellectual history. I'm working on XXXX right now and are you interested in fine tuning the website with programming or helping with marketing by any chance? Thanks.
subject: "work with renown computer scientist"
I am conducting a confidential search on behalf of my client, a high-profile, executive and co-founder of a global software company, who is seeking to hire an exceptional, Software Engineer and Computer Science honors graduate from a leading University (Stanford preferred). In this unique role, you will work and collaborate with one of the industry’s top computer scientists to create new and...
Peanuts or Less. Srsly?
Could you possibly refer me to a programmer/application expert? I need a dedicated soul who would be willing to work for peanuts or less. Thanks- ‘all about the sweat equity’
Minimum Wage Architect
System Architect Intern/part-time for NAME WITHHELD
(an ANON CORP. company)
Position Title: Social media start-up system engineer, architect
Company Description:
NAME WITHHELD is a total media intelligence service that combines state- of- the- art natural language processing and data mining technology with subject matter-experts who analyze digital conversation to create profitable insights...
February 2011
11 posts
Make Ebay. Get paid in Honaries.
“Econ Grad student requires a computer science student who can design a reliable web-site for conducting on-line auctions and keeping track of the traffic of information in form of data sets. The web-site should be a secure site to protect participating people and the site itself from hacking. Honaries [sic]? Yes. Who to contact? Please feel free to contact directly [redacted] at...
I say this with affection...and all caps
GOOD DAY, I AM HOPING YOU CAN IDENTIFY A STUDENT THAT CAN HELP ME. I AM A SMALL BUSINESS LOCATED, RELATIVELY NEAR, UPENN CAMPUS. I AM LOOKING TO FIND A CONSCIENTIOUS STUDENT WHO IS VERY CAPABLE AND KNOWLEDGABLE IN THE AREA OF WEBSITE SOFTWARE, DESIGN AND MODIFICATIONS. HOWEVER, MORE IMPORTANTLY I AM INTERESTED IN A STUDENT WHO IS HUNGRY TO APPLY THEIR PASSION AND KNOWLEDGE OF WEBSITE SOFTWARE...
Our money brings all the coders to the yard
Got some time, want some cash, know some PHP/Javascript? We want to make a website, but all we have so far is a really really good idea. Oh, we also have money. Contact XXXX.
Dear sir, I'm "sweating" here because I'm the one...
Really looking for part time people that can work mostly on sweat equity. The name of the company is XXX, and the name of the product is XXX. I have built it using offshore contractors to this point but really need to put together the “team” that is going to evolve the company to the next level. The premise of the site is that it is a comparison shopping engine that will give...
Sure he may have done an automated mail merge, but...
Hi [Redacted], I\’m an Exec. MBA candidate and the president of [redacted]\’ club at the San Francisco campus. I\’m looking for engineers to join a start-up team exploring the … marketplace - a highly underpenetrated market. If this space interests you, let\’s spend some time getting introduced and assessing a fit - a resume would be a good next step....
I want you, code monkey
When the following email to the Penn undergraduate Computer Science listserv mentioned politics, it started to remind us of those classic Uncle Sam army recruitment posters:
[csci-jr] [all-cs-jr] Penn Student-Run Web 3.0 Start-Up: Academic Year On-Campus Internship Opportunity Do you have an interest in developing a game-changing social network for political interaction? Are you an awesome...
Yay for exclamation marks!!!1!!!!!111!
Hi! My name is X and I’m a Political Science Major/English Minor in the College of Arts and Sciences. There is currently a project I’m working on and hope to enter into Pennventure, a business competition that awards the winning business plan with $1000 to begin the enterprise.However, I need help with web design. My project, called X for now, would basically exist as a networking hub...
Whartonites Fight Back
A few days ago WSCM was happily featured on Under the Button, a local Penn blog that claims it is the “24/7 source for all things Penn.” More entertaining than the article is the first comment posted in response, included below for your viewing pleasure:
Too bad First Class Whartonite wouldn’t be able to understand the following response:
Candidates should (ideally) be named Zuckerberg
Dear students, Two students have recently launched a website in alpha that seeks to build the reputation graph at Penn, and are looking for a skilled third programmer to join the team. The website is http://www.XXXXXXXXX.me, and is currently available for Penn students. Candidates should be experienced in the following areas: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and (ideally) Facebook’s...
Responsibilities Include Parroting Every...
Want to work at a Silicon Valley style start up that happens to be in Philly? Want to join a team that lives and breathes lean start up and agile best practices, pushes to production 3 - 5x / day, and A/B tests everything? How about a company that completed its seed round of funding […list of VCs…] and is already learning and iterating in market? Well, ____.com may be just what you’re...
Is that legal? Alums preying on young code...
The original offending email from the alumnus:
XXXXX,
We have two things in common: Northwestern and Miami. Actually, a third property connects us as well – tech and commerce: I’m now finishing an app that promises to revolutionize online ads much like Google and am putting together a team to make it commercially viable.
Can you call me at ###.###.#### at your earliest convenience? Don’t...
January 2011
8 posts
Pwease learn Engrish first so we can try to...
Excerpted: We will only take someone who is…<omitted ridiculously long list of qualifications needed>
Now if your still interested after all this, send us an email explaining why you be perfect for this job!!
Oh look, another Everything But Code (EBC)...
Subject: Interest in pushing biz dev, mktg, and partner dev efforts and thinking about overall strategy, monetization and growth issues
Excerpted: I just saw the app your team made for PennApps — really cool stuff! I think this thing has a lot of potential, so if you guys have room in your team I would really like to get involved and help move things forward. I’ve spent my entire...
Because God forbid an entrepreneur ever try to...
We are looking for someone (work study, consultant, vendor, or freelancer) to convert about 50-60 pages of Word documents to the TeX language for a coursepack. Most of the work is copy & paste, however this person should already be familiar PlainTeX, as there are many formulas and tables that need to be created. I have attached a sample part of a chapter that needs to be completed. It pays...
Moar buzzwords plz
I’m a second-year MBA student and co-founder of a large-scale, consumer facing web platform around the domain ________.com. We’re currently looking for development talent to complement our team. I see you have that skillset. If you’re interested discussing further the possibility of working during the school year, let me know and we can meet in person. I can give you some more details about us and...
Wait, you mean a social startup called Facebook...
I hope this e-mail finds you well. I’m pulling together a startup, and I’m looking for some support on the technical side. The idea behind the startup is to strengthen and broaden peoples’ networks by targeting the real world social space. I’m an undergraduate at Wharton, and my technical skills are limited…to that end, I’m looking for a technical partner who...
Why hello, creepy Facebook message
Hi there _________, I’m starting a online company that has to do with the fashion industry. I saw you through a friend we share in common; I hope this email is welcome.
This is our basic corporate structure: 1. CEO 2. CTO (Chief Technology Officer) 3. VP of Biz Dev/Sales 4. Chief Architect 5. Developers Our mission is to build a platform and broker clothing and items to rich Chinese and...
I graduated and I don't have a job...so you do all...
I am a recent Wharton MBA grad. I have a tech start-up, which I believe is the next big idea, and I am looking for a potential partner with strong programming skills. If you are interested, please send contact number and the best time to reach you.
Due to the sensitivity of the content, this was...
We are a Geo-location/social trending startup company looking to hire a team of top-notch programmers. Due to the sensitivity of the content, we cannot disclose more information via email. Compensation is negotiable in the form of an equity stake, or a competitive salary. We will conclude our hiring process on February 1st. If interested please email XXX to set up a meeting. We look forward to...
