View from Seed

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Below, he answers questions about developing products from scratch, as well as the difficult technology choices and tradeoffs CTOs must make. NextView Ventures: You just experienced something that most developers don’t ever see: zero code base at a company. For example, we picked Clojure for our development work.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Outsourcing lets you specialize, and employ an outsourcing firm deeply familiar with the framework you plan to use, rather than relying on your developers to learn it anew. Outsourcing is the future of IT technology, and it allows you: The ability to upscale and downscale your team at will. Conclusion.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2012

I often hear the qualms of business-smart but non-technical entrepreneurs, wondering if they really have a chance in this high-technology marketplace. I tell them that if their idea or solution is technology intensive, they clearly need technology strength on the team. Then use their insights in questioning other candidates.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

We suggest that you tell your developers to place their mobile device in their drawers, front desk, or a locker to help create a dedicated software development team. When creating a dedicated software development team, you need to stay notified about what’s going on with the project. Determine Your Needs.

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

If you are on the lower complexity end, the key is defining small chunks of work that can be done quickly by a developer. Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers Technology Roles in Startups Want to Know the Difference Between a CTO and a VP Engineering? The "Questions" post is probably the most important.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 23, 2010

I’ve come to realize that I have lots of posts around startup software development scattered around in different posts. Thought it would be good to capture them in one spot and also include links to related posts from other sources.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2020

Software Development Professional. Even big companies I know find it hard to keep their in-house programmers up to speed on the latest technologies, including mobile devices, the latest Web technologies, and multi-tenant applications in the Cloud.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2020

If you have a software development background like mine, I’m sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe.

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SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 10, 2012

They need to be able to know the key Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder , figure out where/when/how to bring on development talent ( Hiring Developers Before Product/Market Fit? , Tactical advisors are also going to be already developing or leading development full-time at a startup.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 28, 2014

What happens when you have a really good developer is that a gap exists where you may not ask the right questions to specify the right system, consider appropriate 3rd party technologies, etc. Other Topics Covered I also covered topics that are covered more thoroughly in the following posts: Document Your MVP for a Developer.

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Up and Running

MARCH 12, 2019

We live in an era when technology permeates every aspect of our lives. For a lot of non-technical founders—that is, entrepreneurs with a business idea but without technical expertise— sourcing software development talent is critical. So how can you protect your intellectual property when you outsource software development work?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2023

If you have a software development background like mine, I’m sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 26, 2014

Most IT projects require a variety of skill sets, from design and software development, to hosting and project management. Together they have built b:ok into one of Nashville’s leading technology companies, providing digital media development and comprehensive IT services.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 2, 2013

Don't be fooled by a Common Misunderstanding in Agile Software Development. While You Are Building Your MVP Look for the following Symptoms of a Weak Development Team. And when you have Poor Software Developers - Pull the Plug Early. Do you have a Technical Advisors: Every Web/Mobile Startup Must Have One ?

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 23, 2014

Today in the tech industry, we’re entering an era of Levittown software, and the change is important for all businesses. Technology companies now build Levittown-style products that are appropriate for a wide range of industries. This Levittown model is the future of payments software. Sound familiar?

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TechEmpower

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Strategic Technical Advisor looks at the business and determines what makes sense from a technology perspective in the short-term and longer-terms. The Tactical Technical Advisor stays on top of the development team to ensure that they’re team is building the right thing in a high-quality, efficient manner. And Maybe You Need Two!

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Steve Blank

APRIL 4, 2023

Artificial Intelligence has been the technology right around the corner for at least 50 years. But OpenAI (the company that developed ChatGPT) is letting ChatGPT reach out and interact with other applications through an API (an Application Programming Interface.) This year we’ve invented one more. as an intelligent chatbot.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Build a Talented Team of Technology and Business Professionals. Being able to hire talented professionals remains a difficult proposition in the current job market, especially when sourcing experienced developers, designers, and project managers. Why It’s Critical to Choose a Modern Software Development Technology.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 30, 2013

At dinner last week, my long time friend Dave Jilk (we just celebrated our 30th friendship anniversary) tossed a hypothesis at me that as people age, they resist adopting new technologies. People working in information technology tend to take a producer perspective. The essay follows. I think he totally nails it. What do you think?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

I’ll outsource software development, since I don’t understand it.” With modern technology, and worldwide reach, it should be seen as an important tool for building an efficient, lean, and competitive business, optimized to give you more time for strategic focus. Bored and unmotivated teams are never cost-effective.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2014

If you have a software development background like mine, Im sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 9, 2014

Crowdtivate accepts ideas or projects related to arts/books/films, technology and assistive technology. It also allows potential supporters to easily discover and back new, cutting-edge products and services offered by these entrepreneurs or artists, and to support the project they most believe in.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2019

I’ll outsource software development, since I don’t understand it.” With modern technology, and worldwide reach, it should be seen as an important tool for building an efficient, lean, and competitive business, optimized to give you more time for strategic focus. Bored and unmotivated teams are never cost-effective.

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Feld Thoughts

APRIL 24, 2014

Ever since I first got involved in National Center for Women & Information Technology , I’ve been deep in the problem of underrepresentation of women in computer science and entrepreneurship. NCWIT ayah bdeir coding girls littlebits software development space' I hope to work with her for a long time. AppInventor.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 24, 2020

In the post-coronavirus period, the demand for technologies that help businesses compensate for losses will only increase. Today, this company is the largest software developer for the gaming industry, marketing and finance. Collect and analyze information about the size of the niche you can occupy. Build a Financial Model.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2011

I often hear the qualms of business-smart but non-technical entrepreneurs, wondering if they really have a chance in this high-technology marketplace. I tell them that if their idea or solution is technology intensive, they clearly need technology strength on the team. Then use their insights in questioning other candidates.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Software Development Professional. Even big companies I know find it hard to keep their in-house programmers up to speed on the latest technologies, including mobile devices, the latest Web technologies, and multi-tenant applications in the Cloud.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 19, 2011

He shows data that the overwhelming majority of major enterprise in the US is currently adopting or looking to adopt social networking technology. As a software developer I wrote code on what was called a “dumb terminal” because it literally had no processing capability. It was a terrible user experience.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

I’ve been having discussions with several people recently about the role of the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in very early stage companies. Founder Developer Gap I’m assuming that the founders understand what they generally want to do with the business and where the product should be going. What technology research is required?

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

I'd suggest: Startup CTO or Developer , Startup Founder Developer Gap , Part-Time CTO , Technology Advisor , CTO Founder , Acting CTO. In some cases, this changes the conversation from "I need help hiring a full-time CTO for my startup" to "I need help finding a part-time CTO who can direct a full-time developer.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

That died with waterfall software development. Tags: Startup Advice startup technology vc venture capital. Do so at your peril. So, definition: when I talk about a business plan I’m not talking about a 40-page Word document outlining your market approach. I’m talking about your financial spreadsheet.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Considering how fast technology improves, you should be prepared for more sophisticated cyberattacks using the latest tools. This is true if your startup focuses on software development as a niche. Do a security audit The first thing you will need is to assess your startup’s security needs.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Intelligent Engineering leverages the power of data, AI, and intelligence to improve engineering productivity and eliminate waste within software development cycles. Innovative software tailored to the precise needs of accounting teams According to Accounting Today, the accounting software market will have a global value of $11.8

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 20, 2017

In the early days this is expensive because the logistics & warehouses are amortized over a small customer base but with scale this infrastructure and the technology that drives it becomes a powerful moat and hard for new entrants to compete. years of software development.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 8, 2022

To promote more innovation in the software industry, the US congress has expanded the access to R&D tax credits software , which can create significant tax-saving opportunities for a wide range of software companies. For software companies that qualify, the federal benefit can go beyond 10% of the qualified expenses.

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SiliconHills

OCTOBER 20, 2016

When a drone can deliver a burrito to a hungry college student, it’s no longer just a novel technology but a major innovation for businesses. This summer, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration […] The post Hangar Technology Lands $6.5

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 18, 2019

Accounting experts are always up to date with the field’s laws and regulations, as well as proper technology for the job. Software Development. When you have an in-house team of developers, you can’t expect them to have knowledge in every skill and technology out there. Customer Service.

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