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Startup Software Developers

SoCal CTO

There’s quite a bit of truth to what Mark is saying about startup software developers, but my guess is that there’s another reason that it seems harder to find developers in this context. reduced salary, partial equity, good experience, etc. That said, it definitely is difficult to find really good startup software developers.

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Can You Replace Lawyers With Software?

The Startup Magazine

Thus, as with many other expensive aspects of starting a business, many entrepreneurs like you are turning to software. Lawyers have existed for centuries, and they command high salaries due to the intricacy of their work — so is it really possible to replace them with a few lines of code? But most of them remain out of reach for now.

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The 7 Highest-Paying Career Paths That Are In Demand… Right Now

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Software Architects. A software architect is a relatively new career path, with great potential. Students with a degree in Masters of Computer Science are eligible for the post of a software architect. Software architects help companies deliver better services and products. Here are some of them…. Physician’s Assistants.

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6 Cost-Cutting Recommendations For New Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

Gone are the days of required $50K computer servers onsite, with big software license fees up-front. As an old rule-of-thumb, startups realized that employees cost double the salaries paid, to cover office costs, health-care benefits, and workers compensation. These steps alone can reduce your monthly burn rate by at least $10K.

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Lies About Startup Legal Fees

Austin Startup

There are definitely steps you can take to prevent legal spend from getting out of control, but it requires separating reality from delusion. Software automation (or free templates) will not replace your lawyers, or dramatically cut legal spend. What’s his/her starting salary?” It’s just a question of timing. Me: “Great.

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CTO Equity - Negotiation After Funding

SoCal CTO

I received an inquiry from a reader of my blog and thought I would provide some thoughts, but would definitely welcome input: I am an unpaid CTO of a small startup. Because we were so busy in the last 3 months, I did not had a chance to talk to the founders about my compensation for the time spent and future salary etc.

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Best Practices to Make a Successful Career Change in a Tech-Driven World

ReadWriteStart

These opportunities should pertain to job availability, salary potential, professional growth and advancement, networking, potential entrepreneurship down the road, and more. From cybersecurity and web design, all the way to software development and beyond, venturing into the tech field is a good way to future-proof your career.

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