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Selecting a Web Development Company

SoCal CTO

They''ve been in talks with some consulting companies, but don''t quite the know the criteria for evaluating them and things like references(and where to get them). Do not fall into the trap of Startups and a Common Misunderstanding in Agile Software Development. So here are some thoughts on selecting the right firm.

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Building Your MVP as a Non-Technical Founder

SoCal CTO

Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers Technology Roles in Startups Want to Know the Difference Between a CTO and a VP Engineering? Structure development contracts appropriately or directing the in-house team appropriately. Third party products are used appropriately. Plan for past the initial MVP.

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Working with Developers

SoCal CTO

Adding pressure to this conversation makes it tougher. I.e., they need a developer more than they need a CTO. 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.

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24 Entrepreneurs Share Their Favorite Inspirational Business Quote

Hearpreneur

10 – It’s much easier to double your business by doubling your conversion rate than doubling your traffic. It’s much easier to double your business by doubling your conversion rate than doubling your traffic. This quote is from Oleg Vishnepolsky the global CTO at DailyMail Online and Metro.co.uk.

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Top 57 Online Startups Meets Technology Meets Product Posts for November 2010

SoCal CTO

Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers - SoCal CTO , November 1, 2010 I had a recent email dialog with the founder of a company looking for a CTO for their startup. can feel you now—corporate recruiters at career fairs, sending offer letters to work at banks and consulting firms. But I don’t think so. Keep going.

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CEO Friday: Why we don’t hire.NET programmers

blog.expensify.com

Do a curl (or your.NET equivalent) on each domain, and see how many are running a Windows server: I think you’ll find the fraction very small. Nothing says contraction negotiation like the smell of cordite. This is about the mental agility, inquisitiveness and determination of a coder. March 26, 2011 at 12:17 am.

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How to hire a programmer to make your ideas happen

sivers.org

I also know someone else who consulted me about his website idea. Well as a programmer of many websites I find that it is easier for my clients to consult my ideas first. I do consult people, however I am not looking for work right now. Please keep going that way, because we are honestly impressed ! THANK YOU!!!