YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

Founding a startup company can be very difficult, especially when you have to go at it alone. But it doesn’t have to be that way, as the co-directors of Startup Weekend – Marc Nager, Clint Nelsen and Franck Nouyrigat – can attest. And that’s even if you don’t intend to pick up this book.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

I talk to roughly 2 or 3 new startups every week who need advice from an experienced CTO. 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. Do you have a Startup Founder Developer Gap ?

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

I talk to roughly 2 or 3 new startups every week who need advice from an experienced CTO. 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. Do you have a Startup Founder Developer Gap ?

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Hence, this article will explore the concept of remote software development teams, their advantages, and how they differ from dedicated teams while providing a step-by-step guide on building your own remote dream team. What is a Remote Software Development Team? Now, let’s delve in. Incredible, right?

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

I had a recent email dialog with the founder of a company looking for a CTO for their startup. Was it a Startup Founder Developer Gap ? Did they really need a Startup CTO or Developer or both? Did they have a Weak Development Team ? Did they have a Weak Development Team ?

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TechEmpower

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Are specific technologies or platforms involved in your project? You'll discover firms that are prolific in design/interface and light on development, and vice versa. Do they have experience with the technologies involved in your project? How do they verify the ongoing progress of development? Are they publicly available?

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The Next Web

MARCH 6, 2014

Here’s a problem I bet every non-technical founder has experienced: the communication gap between what the biz dev team wants and what the tech team thinks they want, and vice versa. You need to build trust between these teams. It’s disruptive, and for founders, very frustrating to watch. Phil Chen , Givit.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 20, 2023

New startups are created every day – each with fresh ideas and solutions. However, the reality is stark: up to 90% of startups fail, with the average failure rate for the first year standing at 10%. The key lies in having a groundbreaking idea and understanding the broader tech landscape and the forces shaping it.

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TechEmpower

JULY 24, 2023

At TechEmpower, we frequently talk to startup founders, CEOs, product leaders, and other innovators about their next big tech initiative. After all, that’s what tech innovation is all about. What are your key Startup Metrics ? Do you have a custom algorithm or other technology? How do you make your money?

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Way back in the early eighties, I was privileged to be part of the original IBM PC development team, led by Don Estridge. For IBM, the Personal Computer was a paradigm shift from their big business legacy, built with new technologies for totally new markets, and battleships turn very slowly. Every such deal was an exception.

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The Equity Kicker

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Two developments have changed the face of startup investing in the UK in recent years. The first development is increased capital efficiency. The second development is SEIS and EIS. Both of these schemes use the tax code to make it more attractive for high-net-worth individuals to invest in startups.

Early Stage 119

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Up and Running

JULY 6, 2016

Often, a business plan introduces a new technology that requires some explaining. On one hand, as a reader of business plans for investors, I see way too many business plans that ask a reader to wade neck-deep through technology to get to the business. Establish technology as a differentiator, when it is.

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Technical Review Software Review Business Plan Development Team Review 72

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2022

One of the biggest hurdles – particularly with medical devices, baby products, and food safety products – is how to successfully navigate regulatory standards where potential user and environmental risks of new features must be carefully assessed and documented. Focus on part selection and product level planning early.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

A path filled with innovation and potential awaits you as you navigate the startup landscape. In this investigation, we uncover five critical factors to think about when deciding on the finest project management framework for startups. In the midst of all the fun, though, the requirement of good project management starts to stand out.

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TechEmpower

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

We’ve heard this from startup founders, product managers, development team leads, CTOs, and others who see their product gaining traction, but simultaneously see performance falling off a cliff. Well, there are a number of technical reasons for applications suffering performance issues. So, why does this happen?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2016

Unfortunately many founders I work with as a mentor are experts on the technical side, but have no insight into leading a team. But fortunately, team building is a skill that can be learned and practiced, for those willing to put in some effort. Otherwise, in my experience, the startup will fail.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

The entrepreneurs can reduce their operational costs significantly – by utilizing advanced technologies like autonomous vehicles, drones, and robots for courier delivery. Kickstarting front-end and back-end development of the On-demand courier delivery app. What is the tech stack for Uber for courier app development?

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VC Cafe

JULY 21, 2020

If you’re a startup founder, you’re probably looking at Google in some way, maybe in terms of partnership or acquisition, but maybe some level of suspicion and fear. For many CEOs, competition with the tech giants an existential concern. How can startups engage Google (credit: VC Cafe). Will they compete with me?

Technical Review 131

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2010

I never implied that startups are all great and job hoppers are all at fault. Most of what I learned about operating startups I learned from the really tough years at my first company from 2001-2003. That is when no customers wanted to work with Internet startups because we as an industry had burned so many customers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 24, 2015

Unfortunately many founders I work with as a mentor are experts on the technical side, but have no insight into leading a team. But fortunately, team building is a skill that can be learned and practiced, for those willing to put in some effort. Otherwise, in my experience, the startup will fail.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Development Team Review Leadership Cofounder 120

Startup Lessons Learned

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Take the example of a design team prepping mock-ups for their development team. Give the dev team your very first sketches and let them get started. And over time, the development team may be able to start anticipating your needs. That frees up even more development resources, and so on.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

Sometime around 2003/04 my technology team turned me on to “Spolsky on Software&# a periodic newsletter served up blog style from Joel Spolsky of FogCreek Software, a maker of bug-tracking software. But I loved reading them and so did my team. The role of Product Managers at Technology Companies. 15 minutes.

Software Review 285

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 22, 2007

We have been using LinkedIn for both sourcing recruits and reviewing backgrounds for recruits. Technology Advisor Technology Roles in Startups Pricing Customer Acquisition Sunk Costs and More -. ► February (2) CTO Founders / Cofounders Part-Time Startup CTO? . in Computer Science.

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Startup Lessons Learned

DECEMBER 7, 2008

Its common to find a hacker at the heart of almost any successful technology company. Those who have the endurance are the ones that tend to lead teams and join startups, because you just cant be successful in a startup situation without empathy. I would characterize them as intolerant but not arrogant. What a waste.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

Here are the scrum components: Roles: Team, Product owner, Scrum Master and Team. Events: Sprint planning meeting, Release planning, Daily scrum meeting, Review meeting and Sprint retrospective. It leads to scope creep, due to lack of definite end-date. Adopting in large teams is challenging. CONCLUSION.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 24, 2012

At the very least, if you have a development team and/or work with an outside developer already and are interested in Passbook, have them take a look at Apple’s documentation to see what kind of investment it will take to get going. DIY Passes. Pass creation services. PassWallet (Android port).

Technical Review 135

Technical Review Development Team Review Software Review Mobile 135

The Next Web

NOVEMBER 24, 2012

At the very least, if you have a development team and/or work with an outside developer already and are interested in Passbook, have them take a look at Apple’s documentation to see what kind of investment it will take to get going. DIY Passes. Pass creation services. PassWallet (Android port).

Technical Review 129

Technical Review Development Team Review Software Review Mobile 129

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 12, 2017

Technology has become so disruptive in the business world that sometimes its exact purpose can be forgotten. . From marketing to product development, to new software tools and communications, the list is almost endless as to the digital transformations taking place. PSL: Agile Software Development for Efficient Business.

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mashable.com

MAY 9, 2011

This is especially true when it comes to tech companies hiring the wrong chief technology officer. Today, CTOs are multi-taskers that aren’t just coders locked in some basement — they play a vital role in a tech company’s strategic plan and growth. Have an account? Zach Cutler , The Cutler Group.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 16, 2018

Startups have popped up left and right to show off their innovative new tools, and Google — the tech giant above all tech giants — now claims to be a machine learning company. Thanks to strides in natural language processing and other tech advances, the long-awaited arrival of machine learning is finally here.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 26, 2020

So, before starting an eCommerce business , follow these tips to better plan out your site and accurately budget your startup costs. One large advantage of WooCommerce is that it is an open-source platform, so there are hundreds of thousands of web teams who specialize in this technology. Budgeting for the initial website build.

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Up and Running

JULY 11, 2017

Often, executing a flank attack involves developing new technology. Whether you’re considering launching a new business or looking to develop a new product in an established company, you may have a vision of a new technology will that expose a vulnerable flank in an entire industry or against key competitors.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. Here, developers and dev shops are organized by vertical so you can find a shop that has expertise in the kind of app you want to build.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 8, 2016

What was born as a year long backpacking trip in Asia evolved into something a lot more meaningful, and 5 years and two startups later we can look back at the mistakes we made and the lessons we learned along the way. You may well have to trade-off your travel dreams versus your tech startup requirements.

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View from Seed

MARCH 19, 2015

If you’re in the tech startup industry today, you get the sense that every one of your peers wants to take on the entire world. ” Startups launched around seemingly mundane, insular problems glow about their abilities to change the world. IBM didn’t actually have that technology.

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Mucker Lab

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Drawing from substantial experience, Sally Duby from The Bridge Group provides valuable insights into the intricate realm of sales development. SDR Strategy & Model Checklist In the intricate world of sales development, finding the balance between art and science is crucial for a startup's success.

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VC Cafe

DECEMBER 28, 2010

. “Juniper is excited to acquire one of the industry’s leading virtualization security vendors and the extremely talented team that built it,&# – Mark Bauhaus, executive vice president and general manager, Juniper Networks. FIVE ISRAELI STARTUPS SHINE IN INNOVATION TOP 100. Haifa is also home to.

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