Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 20, 2008

He has a good team, and theyve shipped a working product to many customers. If engineers want more time to spend making their old code more pretty, they are invited to do so on the weekends. The idea is that once we move to the new system (or coding standard, or API, or.) Its become "legacy code" and part of the problem.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

AUGUST 30, 2010

He blogs to 10,000 web entrepreneurs at Software by Rob and co-hosts the podcast Startups for the Rest of Us. More than two years ago, my business partner and I discussed launching a hosted version of our ASP.NET invoicing software, DotNetInvoice. Introduction. With that in mind, things started flying off our "must-have" list.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Rather, it is this: “How can we better reach prospects, convert them to customers, and serve their interests through social media?”. Enter “ The Social Customer: How Brands Can Use Social CRM to Acquire, Monetize, and Retain Fans, Friends, and Followers ” by Adam Metz. Defining Social CRM. The Social CRM Process.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 12, 2019

For example, I come from a software background, and back in the early PC days, it could easily cost half a million dollars for a team of professionals to produce a commercial product. Now, with powerful high-level tools and open source software, winning smartphone apps can be built by a good hacker for a few thousand dollars.

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Version One Ventures

APRIL 11, 2019

Instead of asking three questions as we did with Bala, we’re going to take a very deep dive into a critical topic: code quality. What follows below are Sin-Mei’s words on how she (and Shippo) define code quality. How do you define code quality? or “What does code quality mean to you?” Functional quality.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Fortunately I was mostly a technology consultant, which meant that I coded computers, designed databases and planned system integration projects. One of our core tasks was “market analysis,&# which consistent of: market sizing, market forecasts, competitive analysis and then instructing customers on which direction to take.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

Many of the founders of these companies are surprised to learn that I'm willing to review what they are doing (maybe an hour) and get on the phone for an hour with them and provide free advice. Who's the customer? Unfortunately, we are web, mobile, software, database guys. What Is This? How Does it Work?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2011

The instigators are all well-intentioned – executives talk to potential customers who “must have” a few more things; or the technical team edicts some “technically elegant” options that they can’t resist adding before release. Define milestones for cost review and sign-off.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

Many of the founders of these companies are surprised to learn that I'm willing to review what they are doing (maybe an hour) and get on the phone for an hour with them and provide free advice. Who's the customer? Unfortunately, we are web, mobile, software, database guys. What Is This? How Does it Work?

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www.joelonsoftware.com

JULY 10, 2012

Joel on Software. Software Inventory. At the very end of the assembly line, there are boxes and boxes of bread, waiting for trucks to drive them off to customers. The software production process has several major “inventory” accumulation points, itself. How is software like a factory?” That code is inventory.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Customer care is one of the most critical steps in starting a business. It’s a crucial part of every business for you to build strong relationships with your customers. According to a survey report provided by ArenaCX, 56% of customers stated that they are willing to pay a premium for a product to get excellent customer care.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

When Ive asked mentors of mine who have worked in big companies about the role of the CTO, they usually talk about the importance of being the external face of the companys technology platform; an evangelist to developers, customers, and employees. Massive proprietary databases? But along the way, something strange happened.

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ConversionXL

MARCH 20, 2019

Choosing the right account-based marketing software can be a messy process. Some ABM software is an add-on to an existing tool. Some companies sell relevant software but not explicitly for ABM. Software can help with each: Identify the right accounts and targets within them. Measure how they respond. Image source ).

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Process mining tools are handy for most businesses, due to its many benefits. If your company has been struggling with data collection, such software can help you collect valuable data for better insights and decision-making. It can connect with various data sources such as ERP systems, CRM systems, and databases.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

On top of visiting competitor websites, you can watch product demo videos, download product instructions and read customer reviews. There are even databases dedicated to product blueprints and designs. Online surveys Surveys can be a great way to understand the wants and needs of customers.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 15, 2017

The severity of potential damage tends to depend on the sensitivity of the data exposed – something that Equifax customers recently found out about painfully first-hand. Security-focused code reviews and rigorous penetration testing are also highly recommended. So what can organizations do?

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

When you started out, a spreadsheet may have been a sufficient system for managing your database, inventory and finances, after all, it was likely a system that you set up and understood. I know you’re probably thinking that a customized database or inventory management system is out of your budget. The No-Spreadsheet Solution.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

Last year, the Target retail chain account database was hacked, with personal data of up to 70 million customers stolen, and this black eye won’t soon go away. Internet users need to start watching out for themselves, like looking both ways before you cross the street. Don’t take shortcuts on these.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Number of active customers from Stripe, and from your User Portal. If you use five web analytics tools, they’ll all give you different numbers; this could be due to differences in definitions of things like “visit” and “session,” but is that truly all it is?).

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www.starling-software.com

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Able to recognize and code dynamic programming solutions, good knowledge of graph algorithms, good knowledge of numerical computation algorithms, able to identify NP problems etc. Understands what assembly code is and how things work at the hardware level. Software Engineering. Some knowledge of virtual memory and paging.

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Rembrandt Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Is Cupid’s arrow missing your customers right now? Do customers love the way you communicate? If you haven’t reviewed your sales processes, marketing campaigns, public relations’ strategies, and all of the other ways you communicate with your audiences recently, take a detailed look at the results.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

New enterprise resource planning software (ERPs) – new startups that build software that helps businesses run. AI to build enterprise software – In the future, every enterprise could have their own custom ERP, CRM or HRIS that is continually updating itself as the company itself is changing.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Many small businesses are turning to customer relationship management systems(CRM) to better understand customer wants and needs. CRM applications, often used in combination with data warehousing, eCommerce applications , and call centers, allow companies to gather and access customer information. What is CRM? Who is using CRM?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

The instigators are all well-intentioned – executives talk to potential customers who “must have” a few more things; or the technical team edicts some “technically elegant” options that they can’t resist adding before release. Define milestones for cost review and sign-off.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 25, 2020

It is considered to be an extremely personal way of reaching target customers. Your message can be tailored to customer actions so that every communication is relevant to their interest. There is practically no other distribution channel that drives engagement and builds customer relations better than email marketing.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2020

To answer some of your questions about general eCommerce marketing and why it is useful, we have several ways to drive more sales that take the stress out of trying to find your customers. Using an eCommerce strategy not only helps to drive sales but also builds a brand image, reputation, and customer loyalty.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 31, 2017

The good news is, this process doesn’t have to be as difficult as you imagine, due to recent changes in how websites are created. If you’re familiar with surfing the web, using Windows and word processing software – you probably have enough skill to build your very own site. 1: Choose a Theme. 3: Select the Right Website Builder.

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 21, 2020

No-code and low-code tools are on the rise , with thousands of businesses and makers turning to a faster and cheaper way to test, validate, and build out their ideas. Marketers and businesses who take advantage of no-code and low-code now will be in position to reap the rewards. No… No-code won’t make developers obsolete.

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ConversionXL

MAY 15, 2014

According to a study by Bain & Company , 80% of companies say they’re customer centric, yet only 8% of customers agree. How many of your customers do you think would agree that you are customer centric? For Non-Customers. Think about that for a second. Do you know for sure? Welcome emails. image credit.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

In order to organize their things online, there is a growing requirement for apps as well as software among the businesses. With the ever-increasing competition, these apps and software are getting cheaper with every day passing. Here, project management software comes into the picture. We are talking about Taskworld.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

The product or website (be it software, e-commerce, or a service) might be awesome , but if it puts itself in front of the wrong market, or packages itself so the right market can’t figure out why it’s awesome, the startup will fail. This is a customer development problem. So What is Customer Development?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2019

Late last year, Marriott International disclosed a data breach involving its guest reservation database that could affect as many as 500 million guests., I see lots of new software put together on a shoestring as a “proof of concept” – but then gets rolled out to customers “asis” due to lack of time or money to “harden” the product.

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2023

For a mission-driven organization, investing in board software to help your board be even more effective is a key decision. Every penny counts, the reputation of your organization matters, and when it comes to ensuring the effectiveness of your board, the role of board software cannot be overstated.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 11, 2017

Whether you’re a startup looking at taking those first steps into the business world or an established company wanting to expand your customer base, marketing your business is an important step in getting your brand in front of the right people. Get social with customers and clients. Then we come to good old-fashioned networking.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2017

To dig deeper, let’s first review the influence of technology on the core components. An early example occurred in 2010 when UBS Analyst Neil Currie accessed satellite imagery to monitor activity in Walmart parking lots, running the data thru a mathematical regression to translate it into customer activity for better earnings forecasts.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 13, 2024

The Power of Verified Reviews: Why Agencies Thrive with Clutch written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Katie Hollar, the marketing lead at Clutch , a leading global marketplace for business service providers.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 8, 2013

Over the years, I’ve come to believe with moral certainty that everyone needs DevOps now, especially software startups where the successful execution of Development and IT Operations preordain success or failure. Enforce a policy that the code and environment are tested together, even at the earliest stages of the project.In

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