Telescope
Telescope is an open-source app that lets you easily set up your own online community.
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Telescope is an open-source app that lets you easily set up your own online community.
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Laura BradleyAnother social network? |
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Steve Kamb replaced ebooks that were 95 percent of revenue with a four-day Academy launchSteve Kamb says he quit a day job before Nerd Fitness paid, closed a year a few bucks shy of $500,000, then did $140,000–$150,000 in four days when the Academy replaced ebooks. |
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