YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 21, 2016
This way, employees, partners, and board members will all be on the same level with the understanding that information security plays a major role in the success of a company. Do we have offshore developers? Bring on a security-conscious CTO at the beginning. Do we have store fronts? Do we have an internet connected product/app?
ReadWriteStart
MAY 21, 2013
After six months, I was able to sign up a local CTO to help build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that enabled me to secure funding. The offshore work should be completed parallel to that done onshore. The lead tech officer has to ensure that their work remains aligned to the overall company direction.
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Startup Lessons Learned
SEPTEMBER 7, 2008
There were a lot of questions about outsourcing/offshoring and startups. I dont see any reason why having the team offshore is any more of a liability in this area than, say, having to do this work while selling through a channel (and hence, not having direct access to customers). Talk about waste.
ctotodevelopers.blogspot.com
JULY 11, 2012
Technology leadership need to consider build/buy/partner options. startup cto. (18). Strategic Technology. Top Five Itineraries for the CIO's Offshore Visit. Top 10 Reasons to Visit Your Offshore Teams. about me. (26). agile software development. (46). business exchange. (11). cloud computing. (4).
David Teten
OCTOBER 1, 2015
Partnering with a source of capital, connections, and expertise for a large equity chunk is often worth it in those scenarios (e.g., When the value of the studio’s participation is effectively a commodity (like office space, engineering, capital, etc), the equation flips and should be to the advantage of the founders. Rock Health).
blog.captainrecruiter.com
MARCH 8, 2012
Im trying to create a technology enabled recruiting service for an unproven business model. Partnering with me at that stage was speculative at best. If there's a business co-founder with an idea looking to partner with me, they've flunked their first test if they weren't able to raise cash. From No To CTO.
techcrunch.com
OCTOBER 23, 2010
In Meebo’s case, for example, I was lucky enough to partner up with Elaine and Sandy. No looking for partnerships (who’s going to partner with you anyway?). Trust me, once you’ve launched and achieved traction, you’ll have your pick of mentors, VCs, partners and all the legal expenses you need. Partner up? No legal muck.
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