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Welcome to CrunchCreations, the software development company of John “Crunch” Draper, aka Captain Crunch. If you are seeking custom programming solutions as an existing company, start-up or entrepreneur, or are a programmer seeking work, feel free to explore this page further and contact me. If you would like to learn more about me personally, please see my personal website at WebCrunchers. FOR CLIENTS Would you like to build custom applications for the web, Apple Macintosh, iPad, iPhone, Linux/Ubuntu or Windows? If so, I can help you. At any one time I have access to hundreds of programmers across all disciplines across all regions of the world. I work as a Software Project Manager on an independent contract basis – via a mix of for cash and equity compensation, coordinating all intended programming development for my clients. I work from home in Burbank California. I will travel at your cost if you like, but I spend most of my time here. For application development our minimum project budget is $75,000USD for truly tight little projects. Our sweet spot, however, is projects that have budgeted $3 to $5MUSD for development. I am very seasoned working with start-ups or CTOs of major corporations. If you are only at the idea stage, I can work with you to create a Product Requirement Document (PRD) for much less that will allow you to continue on your way – with or without me (see below). Either which way all I create for you – is 100% yours. Generally, I am attracted to innovative media delivery, storage and security applications. I am open to all ideas and usually have something valuable to add. Working with me is a bit different than others, I have my own special ways (as you have probably heard everyone considers me an Asperger’s case), but rest assured, the creations we will build for you will be cutting edge, ahead of the curve and within the budgets and timelines I’ve specified. Starting a Project: What is it that you want? What problem are you trying to solve? NDA Policy: I will sign any clear to the point standard NDA you ask of me – it is a non-issue as far as I’m concerned – if you know anything about me – taking other people’s ideas is not something I thrive on. If you have an NDA you would like me to sign please send it to crunchcreations@gmail.com ahead of contacting me – do not ask me to do this later as it will really irritate me. The beginning of any project with me starts with a consultation which I charge $100 per hour for. Usually a consultation will take between 2 to 3 hours where I learn everything I can about what your application product is, how it will be used, the state of your technology development and what you want me to do for you. The very best way to speed this along is if you have a Product Requirement Document (PRD) or similar – if you have one great, as this will go a long way in helping me help you. If you are based in Los Angeles we can meet one-on-one for this meeting. If you are based outside of Los Angeles, I do all meetings via video-conference on Skype (www.skype.com). If you do not have a PRD, you will need to create one in the end. When you are ready, if you would like me to create one with you after the initiation consultation, I am willing to do so, assuming my personal time is available, also at 100$ an hour. This document you can use with Programmers, VCs, investors, etc…to further your goals. The primary goal of the initial consultation will focus on how many man hours will this take, how many coders will be required, and dependent on these two factors, how long the project will take and at what price I can do it (coders x manhours = $). After the initial consultation I should have a quote ready for you within 5 to 7 days. My last major project (2010) took over 8000 man-hours. Payment Terms All projects I do are usually for cash (not lima beans, a lifetime supply of clothing, or swap for hardware), whereby 50% of the agreed to budget is paid upfront and the remaining 50% is paid upon delivery. Please do not ask for any change of these terms, as again it will cause me great mental strife. You do your part, I will do mine. Regarding equity for work offers, I do not do all equity deals. I will, however, from time-to-time, take a mix of equity and cash compensation. All mixed equity-cash deals are directly negotiated by my Master of Private Equity, Mr. Kahan. If he believes in your company he will negotiate a mixed cash-equity deal with you on my behalf. In these cases I must believe you have a “killer app” and further know that your firm is already funded. Under no circumstance will I accept equity in any un-capitalized or undercapitalized startup no matter how great the idea. In all such cases your company must be fully capitalized with a very strong management team….which Mr. Kahan will judge. Just because you have a great idea or are great programmers yourselves, does not mean you will be an investment success…sorry but that’s the fact. So much comes down to understanding business basics ….usually finance issues revolving around equity valuation and how to work with the investment community. Only on very rare cases, will I do any type of mixed cash-equity deal. Let’s Do Something To start a project
with me email me all details you would like me to review at crunchcreations@gmail.com. Upon reading the documents I will email you
to setup a time for the consultation, usually within 3 to 5 days. FOR PROGRAMMERS: My vetting process = do you have the skills and vibe? Would you like to work with me? If you have built applications before which you can prove – then I am all ears. Under no circumstance can I hire any programmer who does not already have a full documented and provable history of solid application development. I look for advanced coders worldwide – if you are a newbie please contact me once you know you’re ready for work where there are no major "learning on the job" processes going on. If you have hotshot skills in a specific area or in general just like to code to code – will get along. Under no circumstance am I looking to work with ANYONE who believes that coding for truly malicious reasons is neat and fun. If you have a positive ethos to coding – then I may have some work for you. If the above is true, send me an email at crunchcreations@gmail.com introducing yourself. Please include a descriptions of programs/applications or websites you have created or played a key role in. On average I pay between $25 to $100 per hour based on skill set and efficiency. If it looks good I will let you know. Note work comes and goes so while a project may not be active right now, another one may come available downstream. Final note on confidentially,
all programmers who work for me must sign my Standard Programmer NDA which protects me and my clients. If you are
not willing to sign this you are not right to work for me – note all
code created is the property of my clients, not me or you. CRUNCHES’s SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT HISTORY My software development accolades include:
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