I work on Hecl (http://www.hecl.org), but as an open source project. I think a language is not the best idea for a startup, as it's something that can gobble massive quantities of time and brainpower[1]. Their (tsumobi) idea for downloadable apps is good, though.
I think it's a fascinating space, in any case. Sooner or later people are going to start getting it right. I wrote up some notes on what I think "getting it right" means right now:
[1] I seem to recall reading about a certain well-known individual who has a neat idea for a language that still hasn't seen the light of day after years, although it's rumored to power some kind of news site.
I think it's a fascinating space, in any case. Sooner or later people are going to start getting it right. I wrote up some notes on what I think "getting it right" means right now:
http://journal.dedasys.com/articles/2007/05/03/cell-phone-software-the-right-path
[1] I seem to recall reading about a certain well-known individual who has a neat idea for a language that still hasn't seen the light of day after years, although it's rumored to power some kind of news site.