Really cool project, I frequently see those pneumatic lines used here in Ireland.
Presumably you could mostly eliminate the hardware cost by re-using video feeds from existing traffic monitoring cameras?
Obviously doesn't apply to roads without cameras already in place.
I assume if you're CTO, you've got some shares in the startup?
I'd see it as an opportunity to bring those projects into the startup and work in an official capacity on something you're already interested in and help improve the value of the business and, by inference, your shares. Everyone wins.
I've found Blendle quite good (after HN).
Based on your interests, it offers a somewhat curated selection of articles from a variety of magazines and newspapers via micropayments so you don't need a load of subscriptions.
I think it's better reading a few in-depth articles than trying to keep up with the random fire-hose of social media.
Sure. There are loads of things to cover but I'll outline the ones I found most useful.
Some of them are common sense but sometimes that ain't so common ;)
Avoid procrastination
1 - Set aside time to study a little and often rather than trying to do huge sessions. Cramming doesn't work, your brain doesn't like it.
2 - Turn off your phone, shut down those facebook/email/reddit/imgur tabs so they're not tempting you.
3 - Don't get disheartened by thinking about the whole topic at once. How do you eat an elephant? One little bite at a time.
4 - Just get started, even for a few mins. You'll get into the flow after just a few mins.
Take your breaks
1 - Recall is greatly improved by taking a short breaks to let your brain digest the material you're learning.
2 - Try the pomodoro technique. Focussed work with zero distractions for 25 mins, then a 5 min break, repeat. For coding I prefer a longer work period to load the problem into my noggin but YMMV.
As part of the course we had to do up a few small blog entries explaining the material. Another good point: re-explaining the subject cements your understanding of it.
Feel free to take a look at mine, I go into a bit more detail on the above items
http://learnsmarternotharder.blogspot.ie/2015/01/so-much-to-...
Presumably you could mostly eliminate the hardware cost by re-using video feeds from existing traffic monitoring cameras? Obviously doesn't apply to roads without cameras already in place.