SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Are you a non-technical startup founder who’s about to go have a conversation with a Chief Technical Officer (CTO) or Technical advisory type person? Maybe you are going for a reality check on your current situation - wondering if you have a Weak Development Team or a Startup Founder Developer Gap.

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TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This isn’t just our opinion - our startup metrics prove it! The point is, empty textboxes aren’t just intimidating, they can significantly impact user engagement and conversion rates. Which means better conversions and happier customers. The result is less drop off, i.e., better conversion rates.

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TechEmpower

AUGUST 21, 2023

Many CEOs of software-enabled businesses call us with a similar concern: Are we getting the right results from our software team? We hear them explain that their current software development is expensive, deliveries are rarely on time, and random bugs appear. It can also lead to a software team that looks ill-equipped.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2019

Managing Your Startup Board?—?A My talk was about “ managing your startup board ” and the full deck is on that SlideShare link and embedded below. I also wrote an entire series on the topic of Startup Boards if you want to do any more reading that link has several articles you can dig into. link] Managing Your Startup Board?—?A

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In this article, we’ll look at the challenges users of real estate software development services face and when your company should consider building its own real estate CRM. up to a 300 per cent boost in deal conversions. Want to get your own real estate CRM software? appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 2, 2013

I'm going to be looking at aspects like: Things to consider before building your MVP Features often overlooked when documenting an MVP for developers Understanding important metrics you want to measure Risks and challenges in developing an MVP. It should be a fun evening with lots of interesting conversation.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 24, 2023

Some of the newest software startups first launch on ProductHunt before anywhere else. Rating for an app: 10/10 Rating for software: 10/10 Rating for technology other than app or software: 8/10 #2: KillerStartups KillerStartups aims to help them both by reviewing up-and-coming internet startups right on the spot, right at their birth.

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Scalable Startup

AUGUST 18, 2013

The So Cal engineering gap? But, there is a serious gap in the discipline, number of developers and community around real software development here. from catching up with Silicon Valley and New York as a stronger startup region. Drupal works at all levels of software development. This imbalance keeps L.A.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2020

Software development is an ongoing project. We developed Pages based on actual conversations we had with our customers,” explains Kenny Rueter, Kajabi co-founder and CEO. “We That personal approach to software development has been a key feature of Kajabi’s culture since the company launched in 2010.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 14, 2020

Capital Factory’s Saturday Startup Spotlight series features intimate chats with some of the latest founders taking hold of the startup ecosystem today. 2019 was all about the MVP, traction, software development, and infrastructure— we grossed $100,000. We’re returning this week with the CEO from eCarra : Rock Robinson.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2018

If you want to take your business to the next level, you should consider app development. Are you are a startup that needs to market your products and services ? Either way, custom software development is an effective way to build brand awareness and give your business a competitive edge.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

OCTOBER 11, 2010

This is Part 5 of the 5-part series: 5 lessons from 150 startup pitches. Ask a technical founder about his startup, and he'll proudly describe his stunning software — simple, compelling, useful, fun. The obvious problem is that every new startup on Earth says exactly these things. Cue sound of cicadas buzzing. (Or

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Almost every day I'm talking to early stage startup founders (see Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions ) about what they plan to do. But I've often been very surprised by one aspect of these conversations. Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. Commenting?

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Almost every day I'm talking to early stage startup founders (see Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions ) about what they plan to do. But I've often been very surprised by one aspect of these conversations. Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. Commenting?

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Here is some of our conversation: What is Agile marketing, and what makes it so different? Agile marketing takes its inspiration from Agile software development, which is how 90% of companies develop software today. A marketing agency I spoke with was a brand-new startup, just months old, when the pandemic hit.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

Several people have recently come to me to help them source and/or hire full-time CTOs for their startup having found me through my post that looks at: Startup CTO Salary and Equity Data. The first thing I do is suggest they explore if they really need to hire a full-time CTO for their startup and if so, what kind of CTO they need.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 20, 2017

So how did a company that provides storage grow so fast (we’ll exit 2017 with 10’s of millions in recurring revenue), why is it so defensible and is it really a tech startup? If you buy that Amazon is a tech startup then essentially you’ve already answered the question. years of software development.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In 2006, together with Hiten Shah, Neil founded Crazy Egg, a heatmap platform for websites to use to increase their conversion rates. Neil carried on running an internet marketing consulting business so that he could pay for Crazy Egg’s software development. He even invited readers to choose the field for his new startup.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Eynon will serve as a Technology Officer overseeing software development of Strap, a state-of-the-art wearable device that enables blind people to detect any type of obstacle and notify them of possible collisions. Strap Technologies is on a mission to become the world’s first substitute for the white cane.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 11, 2010

If you’re a Web-based startup, for example, show me how many unique visitors you think you can get in the beginning, and what you’re using for an estimated conversion rate (buyers to browsers). And it’s surprising how few startup founders think in those terms. Part of those questions are around Startup Metrics.

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Austin Startup

JUNE 23, 2018

Impact Hub Austin Announcement June 2018 wrap up The strength and diversity of the Central Texas startup ecosystem means that there’s always notable startup news in Austin. Latinitas Startup Chica Conference The Latinitas Startup Chica conference for girls age 9–18 is happening this October 27, 2018.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

Several people have recently come to me to help them source and/or hire full-time CTOs for their startup having found me through my post that looks at: Startup CTO Salary and Equity Data. The first thing I do is suggest they explore if they really need to hire a full-time CTO for their startup and if so, what kind of CTO they need.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

I feel like “conversion rate optimization” is in 2013 what “social media marketing” was in 2009. Most startups fail. Not because they have a conversion problem but because they never really nail the product or how to market it. Same goes for e-commerce, SaaS or any startup really. image source.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

How do you figure out what’s the right mix of skills for the co-founders of your startup? I was having breakfast with Radhika, an ex-grad student of mine who wanted to share her Customer Discovery progress for her consumer hardware startup. I told Radhika this is a perennial question for startups. ——-.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 24, 2015

With the key themes of freedom and value at its core, “ The $100 Startup ” is a brilliant blueprint assisting “wannapreneurs” keen to heed the rallying call of the microbusiness revolution. Software Developer: From “App developer” to “We provide technology solutions to take your headaches away”.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 9, 2013

I just got an email asking about exactly this: I''m with a new company that needs some software built, but doesn''t need (or have the resources for) a large staff of software developers. But it''s quite different working for large firms than it is with startups. So here are some thoughts on selecting the right firm.

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Austin Startup

JULY 6, 2018

Apart from that, it’s one of my favorite parts of software development: I get to expedite my learning by using someone else’s code as cliff notes! Code Reviews: What I Look For was originally published in Austin Startups on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 11, 2018

Time and time again, I hear how hard of a time startups are having recruiting, especially for software developers. When I was a startup founder, I had this same issue. That's when I had a conversation with Max Ventilla, the founder of AltSchool, who at the time was running Aardvark.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 4, 2013

If you’re running a startup, working for one, or just considering turning an idea into a company, calling your work life “busy” is a severe understatement. Here are five essential, efficient ways to eliminate guesswork and make your startup a success on social media. Startup Example: Zappos. Startup Example: Cloudera.

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Aymeric Gaurat-Apelli

JUNE 20, 2021

” As the only technical founder of the group, I could offer some suggestions regarding the software development aspect. There are several checkpoints in the development of a new feature where you can check for quality. In the software development world, you can look at techniques like the Planning Poker.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In 2006, together with Hiten Shah, Neil founded Crazy Egg, a heatmap platform for websites to use to increase their conversion rates. Neil carried on running an internet marketing consulting business so that he could pay for Crazy Egg’s software development. He even invited readers to choose the field for his new startup.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The Forrest Four-Cast: February 4, 2019 Fifty diverse startups will aim to impress a panel of judges and a live audience with their skills, creativity and innovation at SXSW Pitch Presented by Cyndx. Tell us about the startup ecosystem there. The startup ecosystem here is quite young. He had the idea for Tunnelware since 2014.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 25, 2023

Also trending are housewares that are bespoke, unexpected, and conversational. Try creating a food delivery service if you've been considering a startup but don't have the capital to do so. You could provide cloud storage and computing services, or offer website hosting, software development, and other IT services.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 7, 2013

I remember numerous conversations with Ryan about this. Part of that vision became the agile software development products that Rally makes. Ryan started Rally (formerly F4) out of our previous office and could regularly be found scribbling all over a white board. But Ryan’s vision was always bigger than that.

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Austin Startup

JULY 8, 2017

Good tools are very helpful for making lawyers/firms more efficient, and you want lawyers who use those tools, but a piece of software isn’t going to replace your lawyers any more than a piece of software will replace your software developers. Past “startup” territory. A few real truths on startup legal spend.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 25, 2016

I was working as a software developer in New York City and came upon a recurring problem, having to spend tedious hours coding online forms. Encouraged by the demand, and motivated by direct conversations from users, I began to realize that my personal pain point with form building was shared by many people around the world.

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The Next Web

MARCH 24, 2013

But between visioning sessions, collaborative software development and Linus’ Law of bug detection — we’ve been taught to accept the wisdom of crowds as necessary to most startup decision-making. But what happens when a constructive conversation becomes a futile one? To an extent, all of this is true.

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