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Vikas Reddy is co-founder of Occipital, a mobile computer vision startup based in Boulder, CO. In his almost non-existent spare time, he writes at AwkwardRules.com, runs on various trails, plays tennis, and reads sci-fi and history. Vikas has a bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Michigan, and minors in Mathematics and History. He has previously worked at NYC based startup Xanga.com and IBM.

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How UX Can Drive Sales in Mobile Apps

The creators of RedLaser, a popular iPhone app, tell the UX story behind their success.

May 10, 2010

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