"Looks like SC is putting together such a list: http://www.siliconcape.com/profiles/blogs/silicon-cape-co-working-space-form Still, be nice to hear about people's experiences."

"Thanks, Martin. Current issue is solved but I've often found myself using international designers just because they were easier to find.  It feels backward to hire a U.S. designer, say :)  What I have done is paid for a pro dribbble…"

"Hi Richard What are you looking for? I might be able to point you in the right direction. Regards Martin Ras"

"20 megs?! That's amazing - it must have been somewhat of an eye-opener :)  What have you got it down to?"

"Looks good.  You going to charge for it later, freemium, advertising, or something else?"

"Yeah, sounds hard. Maybe someone knows, not I."

"Richard Watson Since: 1995-ish (professionally) Role: Various Languages: C# (client-server and web), Java (currently GWT and App Engine), Javascript/jQuery, Python, long since forgotten PHP, Delphi/Pascal, C/C++. Toyed with Clojure, done a bit with…"

"Nope, but I'm interested in any findings you have. I'm looking at doing a project integrating with either Google Apps or Force.com.  Doing some preliminary work with the former just to get a feel for the platform."

"Just a note - observe that Vlad is around to reply to messages. That's likely because he shares some/most office hours with us, which makes life significantly easier when dealing with a team or developer. Reduces the apparent distance. Where…"

"If you have time, get a set of small, self-contained projects that don't have any strategic value. Outsource these to different developers as a way to gauge how well you work with them. Don't just give the first good one all the work,…"