Up and Running
MARCH 12, 2019
For a lot of non-technical founders—that is, entrepreneurs with a business idea but without technical expertise— sourcing software development talent is critical. In many areas, however, the high demand for tech talent appears to be larger than the supply of qualified tech and software developers for hire. It’s a valid concern.
Steve Blank
DECEMBER 7, 2009
Our business model changed as we realized that to become a large company, we needed to automate more than just a few marketers. As we were out looking for our Series B round, our company had gotten the attention of “name of big VC firm here” who wanted a play in enterprise software. Are These Your Slides?
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www.frozennorth.org
SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
The cult of the NDA. To all those entrepreneurs with innovative, unique business ideas who want to capitalize on them before someone else does, I have one piece of advice: Get over it. Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) were the order of the day. Why the cult of the NDA? (in)Frequently Asked Questions. Categories.
Up and Running
MARCH 1, 2016
If you want to explain your idea to someone in-depth and are worried potential theft, you can get them to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)—a legal document that states both parties intent to keep information confidential. At Palo Alto Software, we use the One-Page Pitch feature in LivePlan to quickly validate new business ideas.
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
At the first stage, it is necessary to analyze competitors, explore the market, develop a business plan, define prospects, correctly distribute tasks and available budget, create a «skeleton» with which the developer can already work. But before you start looking, you have to know what you’re offering and where you’re going.
www.reincubate.com
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
Contribute to development of primary business plan, with input on focus, costing and approach (platform, build vs. buy, resourcing, hosting strategy, time & cost). Design and maintain a roadmap of projects to meet demanding business objectives, taking advantage of trends and new technology where appropriate.
www.virtuosimedia.com
MARCH 8, 2012
Sign that person to an NDA if necessary. Gather your market research, your business plan, and your prototype and make your presentation to potential CTOs. Software development is like an iceberg – 90% of it is under the surface. If it's not financially viable, abandon it. Rework it as necessary.
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