On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 7:25 PM, Joel VanderWerf<vjoel / path.berkeley.edu> wrote:
> The Rap Show wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I'm trying to write about Ruby in my business plan - but what can I
>> say to impress my investors? These aren't technical people so
>> copy/pasting from Wikipedia is a no go.
>>
>> I'm looking for things said by prominent people or companies -
>> something like how Ruby is the world's best programming language or
>> whatever. Any ideas?
>
> If you're investors aren't technical, why bother discussing programming
> languages at all? Tell them a bit about system architecture, your
> development processes/culture, team strengths, what's new and difficult
> about the problems you are solving, what distinguishes your approach, etc.

Wise words - thanks a lot - I'll do exactly that.

Have a great day!