Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2019

If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. This is a critical element of a good relationship, but a tough one. This is probably the best place to apply your “gut” feeling. Brings complementary skills and experience.

Cofounder 221

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2014

Customize your website using one of the tools above, selecting one of the standard templates for design and layout. The next step in complexity is building a software product that you can offer as a service to your customers, or a mobile smartphone app. Then there are full-featured software sites like Facebook.

Startup 252

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2013

Maybe he was the only guy around who could design the product you envisioned, but delivering a scalable, quality product is another story. Besides, he is now more interested in designing the next product. When I was a software development manager, I tried to get a “bottoms up” time estimate from the team, and then pad it by 50%.

Founder 250

Founder Startup Software Developers Software Development 250

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Thus entrepreneurs were able to build prototypes and design new products without the traditional huge prototyping cost. Low-cost design and fabrication tools are extremely valuable. New products emerge, as diverse as networked-art installations, Internet-of-Things innovations, and many other hybrid software-hardware solutions.

Startup 397

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Customize your website using one of the tools above, selecting one of the standard templates for design and layout. The next step in complexity is building a software product that you can offer as a service to your customers. Any credible software developer should be willing to tackle this kind of tool for a couple of thousand dollars.

Hosting 248

Hosting Bootstrapping .Net Social Network 248

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 10, 2013

Customize your website using one of the tools above, selecting one of the standard templates for design and layout. The next step in complexity is building a software product that you can offer as a service to your customers. Any credible software developer should be willing to tackle this kind of tool for a couple of thousand dollars.

eCommerce 196

eCommerce Hosting Bootstrapping .Net 196

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS). This refers to the use of game thinking and software design mechanics to make it more effective and friendly for people to engage with technology. Gamification.

Technology 334

Technology Social Media Cloud Retention 334

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2013

Efforts to discourage scope creep are not designed to punish creativity. If the features are interesting but not necessary for initial release, they can be scheduled for further development on later releases of the project, whether it be new software, a car, or any other sort of device.

Technical Review 275

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2014

If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. This is a critical element of a good relationship, but a tough one. This is probably the best place to apply your “gut” feeling. Complementary skills. Passion for what they do.

Partner 269

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2012

Maybe he was the only guy around who could design the product you envisioned, but delivering a scalable, quality product is another story. Besides, he is now more interested in designing the next product. When I was a software development manager, I tried to get a “bottoms up” time estimate from the team, and then pad it by 50%.

Software Developers 229

Software Developers Software Development Business Model Product Development 229

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2014

Software and hardware development architects and designers. On the other hand, there are some roles in a startup where Boomers are probably not the best candidates: Constantly-on-the-road sales territory management roles. Marketing and sales to Gen-Y customers. Labor-intensive roles, including warehousing and construction.

Entrepreneur 266

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 6, 2011

Maybe he was the only guy around who could design the product you envisioned, but delivering a scalable, quality product is another story. Besides, he is now more interested in designing the next product. When I was a software development manager, I tried to get a “bottoms up” time estimate from the team, and then pad it by 50%.

Startup 245

Startup Software Developers Software Development Business Model 245

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2017

If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. This is a critical element of a good relationship, but a tough one. This is probably the best place to apply your “gut” feeling. Brings complementary skills and experience.

Partner 140

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Cofounder 140

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. This is a critical element of a good relationship, but a tough one. This is probably the best place to apply your “gut” feeling. Complementary skills. Passion for what they do.

Partner 258

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Equity 258

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Customize your website using one of the tools above, selecting one of the standard templates for design and layout. The next step in complexity is building a software product that you can offer as a service to your customers. Any credible software developer should be willing to tackle this kind of tool for a couple of thousand dollars.

Cost 220

Cost Startup Hosting Bootstrapping 220

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2012

For less tangible products, like software, it should simulate the look and feel of the final product on relevant base hardware. Here are some key objectives to keep in mind when designing your prototype to make it attractive to investors: Validate the customer need and opportunity.

Startup 242

Startup Database Early Stage Distribution 242

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Software products and apps can be quickly wire-framed with free tools such as MockFlow , or even Microsoft Powerpoint to lay out the key screens. In reality, the process of designing, building, and validating a prototype does dramatically reduce the risk, and allows everyone to hone in on the real costs of going into production.

Angel Investor 276

Angel Investor Database Cofounder Distribution 276

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2011

Efforts to discourage scope creep are not designed to punish creativity. If the features are interesting but not necessary for initial release, they can be scheduled for further development on later releases of the project, whether it be new software, a car, or any other sort of device.

Technical Review 241

Technical Review Startup Software Review Database 241

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2010

For less tangible products, like software, it should simulate the look and feel of the final product on relevant base hardware. Here are some key objectives to keep in mind when designing your prototype: Validate the customer need and opportunity. A prototype is the three-dimensional version of your vision.

Entrepreneur 236

Entrepreneur Database Early Stage Distribution 236

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The opportunities to capitalize on these vehicles are huge, ranging from control software, hardware design, support facilities, to entirely new applications. Amazing progress is being made in underlying hardware and software, and costs have plummeted. Merging of man and machine (robotics and biology).

Artificial Inteligence 263

Artificial Inteligence Entrepreneur Technology Software 263

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Efforts to discourage scope creep are not designed to punish creativity. If the features are interesting but not necessary for initial release, they can be scheduled for further development on later releases of the project, whether it be new software, a car, or any other sort of device.

Technical Review 187

Technical Review Startup Software Review Database 187

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2015

Efforts to discourage scope creep are not designed to punish creativity. If the features are interesting but not necessary for initial release, they can be scheduled for further development on later releases of the project, whether it be new software, a car, or any other sort of device.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Product Software Review Database 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2011

If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. This is a critical element of a good relationship, but a tough one. This is probably the best place to apply your “gut” feeling. Complementary skills. Passion for what they do.

Partner 240

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Fractional CTO 240

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2023

A software product is a classic example of a scalable solution, since it costs real money to build the first copy, but unlimited additional copies can be quickly cloned for almost no incremental cost. Ninety percent of small businesses today are family businesses, which can be very successful, satisfying, and small by design.

Hockey Stick 339

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Today’s smartphones are more attractive than a separate phone, camera, computer, and software packages. Home computers have long been offered in unbundled as well as bundled hardware and software, to allow for a lower entry cost and flexible configuring versus simplicity. Online sites now advertise customized designs and personal fits.

Startup 280

Startup Green Social Media Audience 280

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Software products and apps can be quickly wire-framed with free tools such as MockFlow , or even Microsoft Powerpoint to lay out the key screens. In reality, the process of designing, building, and validating a prototype does dramatically reduce the risk, and allows everyone to hone in on the real costs of going into production.

Angel Investor 312

Angel Investor Database Cofounder Distribution 312

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2010

If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. This is a critical element of a good relationship, but a tough one. This is probably the best place to apply your “gut” feeling. Complementary skills. Passion for what they do.

Partner 230

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Fractional CTO 230

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS). This refers to the use of game thinking and software design mechanics to make it more effective and friendly for people to engage with technology. Gamification.

Technology 216

Technology Social Media Cloud Retention 216

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2020

A software product is a classic example of a scalable solution, since it costs real money to build the first copy, but unlimited additional copies can be quickly cloned for almost no incremental cost. Ninety percent of small businesses today are family businesses, which can be very successful, satisfying, and small by design.

Hockey Stick 386

Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Startup Non-Compete 386

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 11, 2010

Maybe he was the only guy around who could design the product you envisioned, but delivering a scalable, quality product is another story. Besides, he is now more interested in designing the next product. When I was a software development manager, I tried to get a “bottoms up” time estimate from the team, and then pad it by 50%.

Software Developers 122

Software Developers Software Development Business Model Design 122

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

The cloud makes software easily accessible, without waiting for CD shipments to arrive and installed. The good news is that the reach of your new software application is instantly worldwide, and the bad news is that most people still prefer to work in their own native language.

Software 120

Software Europe Database Engineer 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 1, 2010

Efforts to discourage feature creep are not designed to punish creativity. If the features are interesting but not necessary for initial release, they can be scheduled for further development on later releases of the project, whether it be new software, a car, or any other sort of device.

Technical Review 129

Technical Review Software Review Database Demand 129

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 17, 2019

The opportunities to capitalize on these vehicles are huge, ranging from control software, hardware design, support facilities, to entirely new applications. Amazing progress is being made in underlying hardware and software, and costs have plummeted. Merging of man and machine (robotics and biology).

Artificial Inteligence 224

Artificial Inteligence Technology Software Entrepreneur 224

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2019

Today’s smartphones are more attractive than a separate phone, camera, computer, and software packages. Home computers have long been offered in unbundled as well as bundled hardware and software, to allow for a lower entry cost and flexible configuring versus simplicity. Online sites now advertise customized designs and personal fits.

Startup 226

Startup Green Social Media Audience 226

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2016

I just finished a new book, “ Play Bigger ,” by Al Ramadan, et al , that outlines the how and why of new category design to create new demand where none exists, and be the king of that market. Overtly design the ecosystem as well as product. They make a long-term strategy come alive for customers.

Entrepreneur 153

Entrepreneur Marketing Angel Investor Design 153

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2010

The good news is that the reach of your new software application is instantly worldwide, and the bad news is that most people still prefer to work in their own native language. Late translation will uncover design issues that are expensive to fix, and the inherent time delays and testing can set back delivery up to six months.

Software 200

Software Distribution Europe Database 200

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS). This refers to the use of game thinking and software design mechanics to make it more effective and friendly for people to engage with technology. Gamification.

Startup 153

Startup Social Media Cloud Retention 153