Victor Quinn
@victorquinn.com
Engineering leader. Co-founder and CTO at Texture.
Husband and father of two, eternal problem solver.
Husband and father of two, eternal problem solver.
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Managing energy program enrollments just got a whole lot easier.
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Streamline Program Enrollment with Texture’s API
Simplify energy program enrollment with Texture’s API. Automate eligibility checks, reduce admin costs by 75%, and increase enrollments for VPPs, OEMs, utilities, and DERMS.
texturehq.com
March 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Managing energy program enrollments just got a whole lot easier.
texturehq.com/blog/streaml...
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At Texture, we're taking the counterintuitive path: fewer people, but better. After 5 startups, I've learned this approach accelerates success even while burning capital faster. Senior folks make better decisions when they matter most.
www.texturehq.com/blog/why-tex...
www.texturehq.com/blog/why-tex...
Why Texture Bets on Experience: Our Contrarian Approach to Startup Hiring
At Texture, we're challenging startup hiring norms by investing in experienced operators. Learn why we believe paying for experience accelerates success and how we're building differently in the energ...
www.texturehq.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
At Texture, we're taking the counterintuitive path: fewer people, but better. After 5 startups, I've learned this approach accelerates success even while burning capital faster. Senior folks make better decisions when they matter most.
www.texturehq.com/blog/why-tex...
www.texturehq.com/blog/why-tex...
The power grid is no longer one-way.
Homes are becoming power plants.
Every EV is a mobile battery.
Yet energy companies are stuck with legacy systems "because we've already invested so much."
Time to evolve. www.texturehq.com/blog/sunk-co...
Homes are becoming power plants.
Every EV is a mobile battery.
Yet energy companies are stuck with legacy systems "because we've already invested so much."
Time to evolve. www.texturehq.com/blog/sunk-co...
Don't Let Sunk Costs Drag You Down: Focus on What You Do Best
Stuck in the past? The sunk cost fallacy holds many energy companies back from embracing modern, scalable solutions. Learn why shifting from in-house legacy systems to specialized platforms is key to ...
www.texturehq.com
February 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The power grid is no longer one-way.
Homes are becoming power plants.
Every EV is a mobile battery.
Yet energy companies are stuck with legacy systems "because we've already invested so much."
Time to evolve. www.texturehq.com/blog/sunk-co...
Homes are becoming power plants.
Every EV is a mobile battery.
Yet energy companies are stuck with legacy systems "because we've already invested so much."
Time to evolve. www.texturehq.com/blog/sunk-co...
It is 2025 how can my Voicemail get “full”?! Come on carriers, get with the program, storage is cheap. I should not have to go manually deleting voicemails to keep receiving them 😡
January 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It is 2025 how can my Voicemail get “full”?! Come on carriers, get with the program, storage is cheap. I should not have to go manually deleting voicemails to keep receiving them 😡
Reverse-engineered APIs = unstable, insecure, & unreliable. At Texture, we partner directly with OEMs to build stable, well-supported integrations that power distributed energy at scale. 💡 Learn why this matters: medium.com/texturehq/wh... #EnergyTech #APIs #Innovation
Why Texture Doesn’t Reverse Engineer APIs — and Why That Matters
In the energy world, integrating with devices has historically meant shortcuts and guesswork. Many solutions rely on reverse engineered…
medium.com
December 12, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Reverse-engineered APIs = unstable, insecure, & unreliable. At Texture, we partner directly with OEMs to build stable, well-supported integrations that power distributed energy at scale. 💡 Learn why this matters: medium.com/texturehq/wh... #EnergyTech #APIs #Innovation
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Sites are not just central to our platform — they are the foundation of our value proposition.
medium.com/texturehq/th...
medium.com/texturehq/th...
The Critical Role of the Real World in Energy Management
As the energy sector undergoes a rapid digital transformation, unlocking the full potential of energy networks has become a critical…
medium.com
December 3, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Sites are not just central to our platform — they are the foundation of our value proposition.
medium.com/texturehq/th...
medium.com/texturehq/th...
The ability to turn on Motion Cues in iOS 18 is a hugely underrated feature! After many car rides with it, can confirm it helps. Doesn’t entirely prevent motion sickness (for me at least) but does have a noticeable impact #ios
Here’s an article on how to enable it www.groovypost.com/howto/enable...
Here’s an article on how to enable it www.groovypost.com/howto/enable...
No More Car Sickness: How to Enable Vehicle Motion Cues in iOS 18
Do you get motion sickness when using your iPhone in a vehicle? If so, read on to learn how to enable Vehicle Motion Cues in iOS 18.
www.groovypost.com
November 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM
The ability to turn on Motion Cues in iOS 18 is a hugely underrated feature! After many car rides with it, can confirm it helps. Doesn’t entirely prevent motion sickness (for me at least) but does have a noticeable impact #ios
Here’s an article on how to enable it www.groovypost.com/howto/enable...
Here’s an article on how to enable it www.groovypost.com/howto/enable...
Why is it that no hotel ever has hand soap?
No matter how nice the hotel they always just plop a hard bar of soap next to the sink and leave you to wash your hands with an overly fragrant soap meant for your face.
Why??
No matter how nice the hotel they always just plop a hard bar of soap next to the sink and leave you to wash your hands with an overly fragrant soap meant for your face.
Why??
November 22, 2024 at 1:39 AM
Why is it that no hotel ever has hand soap?
No matter how nice the hotel they always just plop a hard bar of soap next to the sink and leave you to wash your hands with an overly fragrant soap meant for your face.
Why??
No matter how nice the hotel they always just plop a hard bar of soap next to the sink and leave you to wash your hands with an overly fragrant soap meant for your face.
Why??
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Demand response season is just around the corner! Ready to maximize the 2025 DSGS season? Texture's turnkey solution simplifies every step—from customer enrollment to program management—so you can focus on driving results.
link.medium.com/u2dWB9nWEOb
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November 19, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Demand response season is just around the corner! Ready to maximize the 2025 DSGS season? Texture's turnkey solution simplifies every step—from customer enrollment to program management—so you can focus on driving results.
link.medium.com/u2dWB9nWEOb
link.medium.com/u2dWB9nWEOb
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This is like a “how to destroy America” speed run
November 15, 2024 at 2:57 AM
This is like a “how to destroy America” speed run
I am, apparently, surrounded by morons.
November 6, 2024 at 4:35 AM
I am, apparently, surrounded by morons.
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #24,304!
September 22, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #24,304!
Why the hell did Blue Cross Blue Shield name their iOS app "Sydney Health"?!
Makes it impossible to find any time I need it
Makes it impossible to find any time I need it
June 3, 2023 at 7:33 PM
Why the hell did Blue Cross Blue Shield name their iOS app "Sydney Health"?!
Makes it impossible to find any time I need it
Makes it impossible to find any time I need it
Finally got my bike back up and running after sitting in a storage unit for 5 years!
Also TIL Bluesky only supports photos and not videos — had a good one of the engine purring
Also TIL Bluesky only supports photos and not videos — had a good one of the engine purring
June 2, 2023 at 11:37 PM
Finally got my bike back up and running after sitting in a storage unit for 5 years!
Also TIL Bluesky only supports photos and not videos — had a good one of the engine purring
Also TIL Bluesky only supports photos and not videos — had a good one of the engine purring
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The US Post Office is a UX nightmare.
Horribly confusing, no instructions, you have to wait in line to speak to a human then have to go back in-line if anything is off.
I had to wait in the line three times to get through on my most recent visit 👎
Wish someone would clean that up!
Horribly confusing, no instructions, you have to wait in line to speak to a human then have to go back in-line if anything is off.
I had to wait in the line three times to get through on my most recent visit 👎
Wish someone would clean that up!
May 15, 2023 at 3:56 PM
The US Post Office is a UX nightmare.
Horribly confusing, no instructions, you have to wait in line to speak to a human then have to go back in-line if anything is off.
I had to wait in the line three times to get through on my most recent visit 👎
Wish someone would clean that up!
Horribly confusing, no instructions, you have to wait in line to speak to a human then have to go back in-line if anything is off.
I had to wait in the line three times to get through on my most recent visit 👎
Wish someone would clean that up!
It is 2023. How does every real estate For Sale sign not have a QR code on it?
I constantly find myself seeing them then find myself wasting time searching for the realtor name and/or address trying to find the damned listing page
I constantly find myself seeing them then find myself wasting time searching for the realtor name and/or address trying to find the damned listing page
May 6, 2023 at 8:55 PM
It is 2023. How does every real estate For Sale sign not have a QR code on it?
I constantly find myself seeing them then find myself wasting time searching for the realtor name and/or address trying to find the damned listing page
I constantly find myself seeing them then find myself wasting time searching for the realtor name and/or address trying to find the damned listing page
Great night with an Irish Whiskey tasting for the CTO Slackers group here in NYC! Final pour was an incredible 33-year Bushmills rarity signed by the distiller. Hats off to Barry Chandler who flew in from Ireland to share the stories behind every whiskey and the history of Irish whiskey. Sláinte!
May 5, 2023 at 2:51 AM
Great night with an Irish Whiskey tasting for the CTO Slackers group here in NYC! Final pour was an incredible 33-year Bushmills rarity signed by the distiller. Hats off to Barry Chandler who flew in from Ireland to share the stories behind every whiskey and the history of Irish whiskey. Sláinte!
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She's right. The invite tree is the way social media can scale responsibly.
Not only can you identify bad actors, but you can trace lineage of harassment campaigns to where hate groups organize off-site.
I don't think this place did this on purpose, but it is miraculous found money.
Not only can you identify bad actors, but you can trace lineage of harassment campaigns to where hate groups organize off-site.
I don't think this place did this on purpose, but it is miraculous found money.
Both. The invite tree accountability makes people more judicious about bringing in solid people, the early suspensions of bad accounts increased trust/confidence about commitment to safety, and the smaller community feels safer too.
I do get nervous for #s going up & harassment campaigns starting
I do get nervous for #s going up & harassment campaigns starting
Does it feel safer and more fun because of the product itself or because our community is still relatively small so we feel safer to share thoughts?
(I dun have an answer)
(I dun have an answer)
May 2, 2023 at 3:05 PM
She's right. The invite tree is the way social media can scale responsibly.
Not only can you identify bad actors, but you can trace lineage of harassment campaigns to where hate groups organize off-site.
I don't think this place did this on purpose, but it is miraculous found money.
Not only can you identify bad actors, but you can trace lineage of harassment campaigns to where hate groups organize off-site.
I don't think this place did this on purpose, but it is miraculous found money.
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Posted from JavaScript, wow that was easy!
April 26, 2023 at 2:14 PM
Posted from JavaScript, wow that was easy!
…perhaps this should stay invite-only forever?
Would love if Bluesky could maintain a user tree like https://lobste.rs/u which would give visibility to who invited who and in the eventual inevitability that bad users are brought in, it’s easier to detect and shut down
But for now it’s so nice here
Would love if Bluesky could maintain a user tree like https://lobste.rs/u which would give visibility to who invited who and in the eventual inevitability that bad users are brought in, it’s easier to detect and shut down
But for now it’s so nice here
lobste.rs
April 28, 2023 at 9:24 PM
…perhaps this should stay invite-only forever?
Would love if Bluesky could maintain a user tree like https://lobste.rs/u which would give visibility to who invited who and in the eventual inevitability that bad users are brought in, it’s easier to detect and shut down
But for now it’s so nice here
Would love if Bluesky could maintain a user tree like https://lobste.rs/u which would give visibility to who invited who and in the eventual inevitability that bad users are brought in, it’s easier to detect and shut down
But for now it’s so nice here
Slick how you can use a custom domain as your handle!
April 27, 2023 at 11:16 PM
Slick how you can use a custom domain as your handle!