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Tech Interview: CouponBird’s Senior Software Engineer Carson Lv

The Startup Magazine

As part of The Startup Magazine founders interviews, we sat down with Senior Software Engineer Carson Lv, a team leader from CouponBirds , a growing e-commerce company specialising in coupon code services and advertising. Now more about you and your career path, what inspired you to become a Software Engineer?

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Technical Advisors: Every Web/Mobile Startup Must Have One

SoCal CTO

As I mention in Symptoms of a Weak Development Team , the number one reason I get calls relates to an old software engineering adage: The first 90% of a project takes 90% of the time. But they are having a tough time getting it all the way done. The last 10% takes the other 90%.

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The Top 20 Symptoms of a Weak Development Team

TechEmpower

When we interview potential developers, we’re always amazed at how many can’t answer basic programming questions. It makes us wonder, how did these folks graduate from their CS program or their bootcamp? And the #1 symptom relates to that old software engineering adage: The first 90% of a project takes half the time.

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Technical Advisors: Every Startup Needs One

TechEmpower

As noted in Symptoms of a Weak Development Team , this is a symptom of the old software engineering adage: The first 90% of a project takes 90% of the time. Then, a month later, the product is still 90% done. And six weeks later – 90% again! The last 10% takes the other 90%.

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5 Communication Hacks For Startup Cofounders

YoungUpstarts

Ten years ago, I decided to launch a weight loss program with my best friend, Artem Petakov. Today, our program, Noom, is a bonafide health empire that’s helped over 47 million people live longer, healthier lives – and counting. For example, Artem is an expert in software engineering, product development and all things tech.

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There’s Something Abuzz With GoodBuzz

YoungUpstarts

“ GoodBuzz is a (form of) guerrilla marketing program for those who are ignored by journalists and the mainstream media,&# says Koutonin. The GoodBuzz team currently comprises five people – three software engineers, one marketing manager and an operations officer - and works closely with an advisory board of industry specialists.

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As investor activity enjoys a resurgence, here are 10 breakthrough trends and companies to watch in 2025

The Startup Magazine

From the next generation of AI solutions, and revolutionary software engineering solutions to cost-saving consumer solutions, heres a list of 10 breakout innovation trends and companies to watch out for in 2025. The organization recently announced its ninth cohort of seed-stage pet care startups for their 12-week accelerator program.