I wanted to see if someone on HN is willing to teach/mentor me through learning more advanced HTML/CSS techniques [JavaScript and any other relevant technologies welcome too], and in general, learn the fundamentals of how to put together functional interfaces. The goal is not mastery, but to become reasonably adept. I realize this is a long process, but hopefully learning some best practices will expedite the learning process.
I know a lot of this is online, but its nice to have a variance in learning mediums.
Below are some details on my current skill level, what I’m looking for, and what I can offer. I’m located in the bay area.
Current skill level:
I know the basics of HTML/CSS. I guess you could say I have the skills of a novice programmer, mainly in Python [+ Django], Scheme, and minimally in JavaScript, Ruby.
In exchange, I could teach you any amount of the following [if finance doesn't interest you, we could see if there is still a mutual value-add]:
- Account Fundamentals (understanding the 3 financial statements and how they flow together; balance sheet, cash flows and income statement)
- Interest theory, fixed income/debt/bond valuation
- M&A analysis and Valuation (Discounted cash flow, comparables/multiples, accretion/dilution)
- Options/Futures fundamentals
- Bankruptcy/distressed corporate situations
- Crash course on how to dig through and interpret SEC filings (the only reliable free primary data source if you want to invest in public markets)
Why would you need these skills? I think they are crucial if you are:
1) An entrepreneur who will ever raise capital or sell your company
2) Someone interested in learning how to invest in the public or private markets – this knowledge will serve as a solid foundation/prerequisite
3) Someone in optimizing the financial efficiency of their business
I’d like to think I am at least acceptably good at teaching. I used to tutor economics, accounting, SAT prep, etc. and have received good feedback.
My email is in my profile, I look forward to hearing from you.
