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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower

Even when they have talked to multiple developers or development firms, we’re often the first to ask basic questions like “Who are your customers?” ” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” The innovator/developer relationship needs to be a conversation.

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Mature Companies Can Learn Many Things From Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

That’s real viral marketing. Microsoft spent a huge amount of time and money with software developers for applications, and with hardware manufacturers to support multiple PC platforms. One startup, no matter how smart the people and how well it is funded, can only do so much.

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How Bill Gates Was A Role Model For New Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

That’s real viral marketing. Microsoft spent a huge amount of time and money with software developers for applications, and with hardware manufacturers to support multiple PC platforms. One startup, no matter how smart the people and how well it is funded, can only do so much.

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32 Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder

SoCal CTO

Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. Still, if you've not heard these questions from a developer, they are not helping you as much as they should. Social Integration/Viral Outreach - are you integrating in some way with social networks? Are there specs?

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32 Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder

SoCal CTO

Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. Still, if you've not heard these questions from a developer, they are not helping you as much as they should. Social Integration/Viral Outreach - are you integrating in some way with social networks? Are there specs?

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3 Things to Consider When Staffing a Software Development Project

mashable.com

Brett Miller is the president of Custom Software by Preston (CSP). 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.

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If you build it, they won't come, unless.

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

Great," I always exclaim, sharing the thrill of modern software development, "so how will people find out about this brilliant website?". We're putting a 'Retweet' button inside the product to encourage viral growth.". I know of no companies who have " gone viral " because of buttons. Maybe you'll even get a wobbly demo.