ashishg

This is actually quite useful. Speed would improve the overall user experience. Also, I'm not too sure what the links are at the bottom of the page?

All in all, great first start. It'll be powerful once you start including other domains (.me, .us etc)

Can someone summarize this?

I wonder what sort of achievements/successes this social network has achieved. Cool concept - just not too sure whether it has the potential to grow.

However, they're not doing anything harmful with your information, and they're just addressing that information to you.

Many iPhone apps do this with your address phone book as well - such as Viber.

I'm not too sure what's going on in the backend system, but I doubt they're able to look through your whole contact list. In any case, turn off the Push notifications if you don't enjoy them.

Where it gets harmful is when they use your information for something else - then I agree with you. If the information is meant to serve your needs, it should be fine.

This is a super common question and there are many events in each city that facilitates this connection. However, Don't go to these events with the sole purpose of 'finding' a technical co-founder. Just build relationships with everyone and anyone. Get involved in non-profit organizations, or just other activities. Heck, even try organizing the events yourself.

Great advice from a well respected entrepreneur. His advice on knowing your buyers resonates with me. I can't stress enough in knowing the most about your users & buyers. Understand what they value, and most of all, understand what they need in order to be a long-lasting customer.