VC Cafe

MAY 4, 2021

Clubhouse was the trailblazer, but it sparked a huge interest in the category from established social networks, new startups and even the open source community. A few already launched but several others are in development. Open Source. Mumble – the first wide spread free and open source software for VoIP.

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Audio Software Review Open Source Social Network 139

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The Magento e-commerce system is not very common in Russia where there are few serious implementations in domestic e-commerce, and there are almost no competent developers either. But in the world of CMS, Magento development now occupies a leading position. There is the free Open Source edition built by the community.

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Developer Technology Architecture Russia 132

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2014

Today’s technology landscape is littered with buzzwords and seemingly urgent exhortations for businesses: move to the cloud, spend time and money developing a mobile app, support mobility, and so on. Outsourcing or hiring IT consultants might be too expensive for some start-ups and small businesses. Freeware and Open source.

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Technical Review Small Business Technology Software Review 277

Up and Running

OCTOBER 26, 2020

However, it’s not easy to do this on your own, and you should expect to hire a skilled developer to implement some of the more complex steps. One large advantage of WooCommerce is that it is an open-source platform, so there are hundreds of thousands of web teams who specialize in this technology.

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eCommerce Development Team Review Hosting Security 149

ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Many providers are open to negotiation, especially for long-term contracts or bulk subscriptions. Utilise Free Alternatives: Investigate if there are free or open-source software alternatives that can replace some of your paid subscriptions without compromising quality.

Software Review 138

Software Review Technical Review Retention Cost 138

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Even after many years mentoring entrepreneurs and advising businesses, I continue to be surprised by the primary focus on products and processes, and the often incidental attention to hiring and nurturing the right people. Almost any startup can start with Excel, and move to open-source data analysis tools, including Python or RStudio.

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Management Analytics Open Source Hiring 134

mashable.com

MAY 9, 2011

Hiring the wrong person for key company positions can cost a business thousands — or tens of thousands — of dollars and man hours. This is especially true when it comes to tech companies hiring the wrong chief technology officer. Hire someone well-versed in communication between developers, customers and team members.

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CTO Hire Fractional CTO CTO Technical Review 73

Software By Rob

NOVEMBER 21, 2008

Open Source, For-Profit Startups – “FairSoftware is the place to start and grow your online business. Hire people in return for a share of your income stream instead of upfront cash. November 21st, 2008 | Becoming a Better Developer , Cool News, Links & Reviews Building your startup? A good weekly listen.

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Open Source Software Review Startup RSS 27

www.ericsink.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Software Development. 2004-07-08 15:59:32 Hazards of Hiring. Summary : Eric offers guidelines for handling tough hiring decisions in a small ISV. In the many e-mails I received about that column, one of the most common questions was why didnt I list any hiring mistakes. Hire After the Need, Not Before. About Eric.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Sunday, September 7, 2008 Customer Development Engineering Yesterday, I had the opportunity to guest lecture again in Steve Blank s entrepreneurship class at the Berkeley-Columbia executive MBA program. Ive attempted to embed the relevant slides below. Talk about waste.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Brands book is based on the implementation of nine principles of innovation originally developed by Google way back in 2008 by Marissa Mayer. All too often, these insights are ignored by the company, and developers leave to become competitors. Every startup technical team has unique insights, which should become new innovations.

Artificial Inteligence 285

Artificial Inteligence Open Source Lean Leadership 285

Up and Running

MAY 22, 2019

If you’re like most small business owners, you probably relied on an open-source content management system (CMS) like WordPress to build your website. Plus, building your own site is an easy way to get your business off the ground—particularly when you don’t have the budget to hire a developer to build a fully customized site.

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Open Source Security United States Reputation 116

Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 26, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Sunday, April 26, 2009 Product development leverage Leverage has once again become a dirty word in the world of finance, and rightly so. But I want to talk about a different kind of leverage, the kind that you can get in product development. Its a key lean startup concept.

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Product Development Developer San Francisco Product 88

mashable.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

You can deal directly with full-time or freelance/contracted employees, or you can outsource using local or offshore development firms. Convenience First and foremost, you must decided whether to work with individuals or development companies. Brett Miller is the president of Custom Software by Preston (CSP).

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Software Developers Software Development Software Review Software 79

David Cohen

MARCH 3, 2016

I define “web infrastructure” companies as those (at least initially) targeted primarily at developers. They typically take the form of APIs and make life easier on the web for developers. Recently, one of our newer portfolio companies was looking for some advice from our network regarding hiring a developer evangelist.

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Developer Hiring API Open Source 48

Women Entrepreneurs Can

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Building a website always doesn’t necessarily mean developing a website through complex coding. WordPress is a free and open-source content management system with various templates used for building a website. Women starting a business at home can learn to build a site on WordPress. The Role of Social Media Platforms.

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Social Media Marketing Analytics Web Development 97

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Brands book is based on the implementation of nine principles of innovation originally developed by Google way back in 2008 by Marissa Mayer. All too often, these insights are ignored by the company, and developers leave to become competitors. Every startup technical team has unique insights, which should become new innovations.

Artificial Inteligence 413

Artificial Inteligence Open Source Lean Leadership 413

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 1, 2014

.” By 2005, however, “Free, open source infrastructure [was] the norm,” with the ability to “get it anytime and anywhere.” ” Developers Don’t Get Cheaper. One thing Kraus didn’t mention, however, was that even as other costs got cheaper, the cost of a good developer kept going up.

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Engineer Database Open Source Acquisition 60

The Next Web

AUGUST 2, 2013

Work for Pie , a startup for helping open-source developers get hired, today announced it will be shutting down on August 31. See also – Work for Pie closes a $300,000 round to reinvent open-source dev recruiting and Focusing on open-source, Work for Pie is changing the way programmers are hired.

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Memphis Hiring Open Source Developer 114

The Next Web

DECEMBER 19, 2013

More often than not, hiring managers rely on trusted recommendations and evaluate applicants based on tangible things they have accomplished. GitHub can be a fantastic resume for software developers. The open platform showcases candidates’ creations, free to inspect and critique. And this is where GitHub shines. And it paid off.

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Stealth Cofounder Social Media Viral 167

Hearpreneur

APRIL 13, 2022

Thanks to Fletcher Wimbush, The Hire Talent ! #2- He has been instrumental in the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning, which are key areas of focus for Google. He has also been an outspoken advocate for the power of collaboration and open-source software. 2- Dropbox. Photo Credit: Jared Stern.

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Artificial Inteligence Entrepreneur Technical Review Software Review 77

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 1, 2011

How to Hire a Graphic Designer – [link]. How to Hire a Graphic Designer – [link]. Google Web Fonts: hundreds free, open-source fonts optimized for Web – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template tco use today) – [link].

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

Scalable Startup

AUGUST 18, 2013

But, there is a serious gap in the discipline, number of developers and community around real software development here. Drupal works at all levels of software development. Then last year I decided to re-educate myself in software development, but this time as a regular ol’ coder. This imbalance keeps L.A.

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Software Developers Software Development PHP Silicon Valley 22

The Next Web

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

If Marc Andreesen is right (and I happen to believe he is) then talented software developers will soon be the most sought after type of employee for just about any company, whether that company’s main business is building software or not. Attracting and hiring great software developers for your company is difficult, but it’s not impossible.

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Software Developers Software Development Software Hiring 152

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Fifty years later another Harvard professor, Clayton Christensen, developed his theory of disruptive innovation, which actually described how creative destruction worked. The Amazon Kindle played on Amazon’s strengths as a distributor of content but required developing expertise in electronics and manufacturing.

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Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 325

VC Cafe

MARCH 21, 2022

Open metaverse: these are the decentralized platforms built on crypto, such as Manticore Games, Sandbox or Decentraland and many others. That’s why games like Fortnite or PubG make billions selling “skins” (virtual clothes) or why users inside Animal Crossing hire real-world interior designers to help them create beautiful virtual homes.

Startup 187

Startup Community Social Network Portfolio 187

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2018

In 2017 we began inserting an “Inclusion Clause” into our term sheets because we believe that the culture one establishes at the earliest stages of one’s business will set out the course of how it will grow and develop. MovingForward is an open-source directory that pools diversity, inclusion, and anti-harassment commitments from VCs.

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Term Sheet Los Angeles Open Source Portfolio 284

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 1, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, September 1, 2008 Test-Driven Development as andon cord You cannot control what you cannot see, and the hardest part of managing software projects is that the final product is so intangible. The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup?

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San Francisco Developer Continuous Deployment DC 68

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

But by taking advantage of open source, agile software, and iterative development, lean startups can operate with much less waste. I am heavily indebted to earlier theorists, and highly recommend the books Lean Thinking and Lean Software Development. Labels: customer development , lean startup 8comments: Amy said.

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Lean San Francisco Startup Continuous Deployment 168

ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Whether it’s through easier communication, better health, or faster development, these companies have made a big splash in the way we live and work. Docker is an open platform designed to let developers and sysadmins build, ship and run distributed apps from anywhere. Here are 2014’s most influential small companies.

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API Software Review Technical Review Startup 60

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 22, 2018

There are two main paths to follow in mobile app development: native and cross-platform. Code written for one OS cannot be reused for another, which makes the development and maintenance of native mobile apps expensive and time-sapping. Solutions in the open source world similar to what we accomplished are ‘PhoneGap’ or ‘Cordova.’

Mobile 147

Mobile Developer Open Source Software Engineering 147

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 25, 2019

Hiring someone on a permanent basis could make the business difficult to sustain in the long run. Another great way to save on labor costs is to hire international talent. Use SaaS & Open Source Software. Kiosks and carts are cheap and their lease agreements can be renewed every month up to a year.

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Cost Open Source Startup Software 101

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

This Invaluable Lesson Will Keep You From Making Catastrophic Hiring Mistakes - crowdspring.co/XeV4JS. Hiring startup engineers? Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Are startup burn rates out of control? They seem to be | AVC – crowdspring.co/1rbM5FT.

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

The Perpetually Vexing Problem of Hiring Programmers – [link]. The Perpetually Vexing Problem of Hiring Programmers – [link]. Rice University And OpenStax Announce First Open-Source Textbooks – [link]. This is a phenomenal way to raise funding for video game development – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

BeyondVC

JANUARY 3, 2019

Some of these themes include privacy/ML, next gen CMS, intelligent automation, and developer productivity. All are developer first companies respectively in zero trust security, automation, and developer productivity. First check leads in 5 founding teams, all in stealth. First check to Series B?—?congrats

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Stealth Advisory Board Cloud Virginia 79

VC Cafe

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Readers of VC Cafe know I’ve been following the developments in this space for the past couple of years, but it feels like we’ve stepped up the pace of ‘ creative automation ‘ over the past few months. ” The more complex the service, the more defensible the marketplace (Source: Andrew Chen ).

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Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Video Architecture 204

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Develop and refine your idea. Develop and refine your idea. But you might want to get an EIN anyway to keep your personal and business taxes separate and to be sure that you can quickly hire when the time comes to expand your business. Check out services like WooCommerce , Magento , and Open Cart. Write a business plan.

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Angel Investor Small Business Business Plan Intellectual Property 85