YoungUpstarts

MARCH 9, 2020

Recruiting and hiring employees is challenging, if only because the stakes for making the right choice are so high. Say you had to replace a worker who had been hired only recently, since they turned out to be a poor cultural fit. On top of the normal difficulties of the hiring process, HR also has to deal with its high seasonality.

Hiring 165

Hiring Employee Software Review Due Diligence 165

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

One way to pull away from the admin of independent contractor taxes, besides hiring an accountant, is by organizing your tax documents, deductions, and Profit and Loss statement month to month. However, it’s better to file your taxes electronically, especially if you’re using bookkeeping software. Review Your Documents and Keep Them.

Software Review 143

Software Review Due Diligence Matching Security 143

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2012

A while back I received a discouraging note from an entrepreneur with a patent and a medical software application who couldn’t find a dime of investment, and was grousing that seed funding just wasn’t available anymore. Failure to prepare for due diligence. Not doing due diligence on the funding source.

Software Review 250

Software Review Due Diligence Elevator Pitch Entrepreneur 250

ReadWriteStart

JULY 23, 2020

Legal tech includes software and other tools that help attorneys and their support staff to provide legal services to clients. With the Relativity tech, lawyers can store and search for documents, automate contract reviews, and perform other regulatory work and due diligence. . law firms use the service.

Technical Review 152

Technical Review Software Review Artificial Inteligence Incubator 152

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. Partner decisions are more important than hiring decisions. Thus you should do the same or more due diligence on educational background, previous work, and references.

Partner 269

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Fractional CTO 269

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 27, 2020

While traditional offshoring to Asia or Eastern Europe has always been lauded for its cheap labor, for companies that practice agile, or require better collaboration, communication, and a higher level of engagement, the advantages of nearshore software development are clear. What is the difference between offshoring and nearshoring?

Offshore 165

Offshore Costa Rica Dominican Republic Jamaica 165

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2011

A while back I received a discouraging note from an entrepreneur with a patent and a medical software application who couldn’t find a dime of investment, and was grousing that seed funding just wasn’t available anymore. Failure to prepare for due diligence. Not doing due diligence on the funding source.

Software Review 246

Software Review Due Diligence Elevator Pitch Early Stage 246

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

However, in private markets, there is more room to optimize across all 11 steps of the investing process: firm management , marketing, fundraising , origination , manage relationships, due diligence, negotiation, monitoring, portfolio acceleration , reporting, and. They read reviews of the products of target investments.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

The video link is here and quick time-coded show notes at the end of the post in case you want to jump ahead to just one section. When & Whom should you hire? when is the right time to hire your first sales employee? how do you do pipeline reviews? how should a VC do due diligence on sales operations?

Software Review 300

Software Review Sales Due Diligence Startup 300

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. Partner decisions are more important than team member hiring decisions. Thus you should do the same or more due diligence on educational background, previous work, and references.

Partner 140

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Cofounder 140

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Connell-Tombs stresses that any concern that intends to provide services to clients, directly or as a supplier to financial institutions, must be aware of due diligence questions and related activities. Because Compliance is involved in most, if not all, aspects of the firm’s business, its expertise is continuing to be leveraged.

Technical Review 138

Technical Review Software Review Due Diligence Founder 138

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. Partner decisions are more important than hiring decisions. Thus you should do the same or more due diligence on educational background, previous work, and references.

Partner 258

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Equity 258

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 1, 2014

He spent a few months building out the software because just taking stuff from people isn’t that difficult. After 9 months it was time to raise seed capital and go test drive our new software and processes. We both loved the idea and within weeks he was moved to LA and worked out of our office on the concept as an EIR.

Technical Review 380

Technical Review Software Review Cofounder CTO Hire 380

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 30, 2016

In a flash of brilliance, we took our dial-up filter technology and built a software product that would run on any computer regardless of its Internet connection type. We had no experience in running an Internet filtering software business, but this didn’t concern us. The best part was that it was a blind review.

Software Review 188

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Startup 188

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 4, 2019

They want platforms and services that automate hiring and retention while ensuring freelancers feel as supported as their full-time colleagues. To ensure freelancers feel like a valued part of the team, companies must treat their freelance workers with the same due diligence and open communication as their full-time workers.

Technical Review 228

Technical Review Software Review San Francisco Due Diligence 228

NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

experiments to build a product, find customers, test business models and hire amazing people. It is not uncommon for startup directors to be more deeply involved in the operations of the business when the company is entering a new market, hiring critical team members or raising capital. Take part in startup investment due diligence.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Software Review New Zealand Due Diligence 88

David Teten

JANUARY 23, 2021

Set up a Data Room, with a filled-out Due Diligence Questionnaire (“DDQ”). My recommendation is to take apart an investment report from a mid-sized foundation or a due diligence questionnaire built by an investment consulting firm, such as Cambridge Associates, Mercer or Wilshire.

Private Equity 78

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Software Review 78

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2019

So you have a great business idea, you’ve done your research and due diligence, you know your market and you are good at what you do. One-stop-shop” accounting software. Again this can be managed by implementing a strong accounting software program. For the self employed, software needs to be fit for purpose.

Software Review 176

Software Review Due Diligence Startup Stock 176

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2010

Yesterday I received a discouraging note from an entrepreneur with a patent and a medical software application who couldn’t find a dime of investment, and was grousing that seed funding just wasn’t available anymore. Failure to prepare for due diligence. Not doing due diligence on the funding source.

Software Review 239

Software Review Due Diligence Elevator Pitch Startup 239

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 15, 2017

Security-focused code reviews and rigorous penetration testing are also highly recommended. Of all the security threats mentioned here, this is probably the one that requires most due diligence and is the most difficult to identify. Using a strong defense strategy to counter cyber threats and data breaches.

Security 140

Security Software Review Technical Review API 140

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 6, 2018

Continuously hiring new employees is a huge expense for a company. It’s more than the cost of hiring new staff that makes your employee retention rate so important. Do Your Due Diligence When Hiring. Having a strong team that will stay long-term starts with the hiring process. Provide the Necessary Training.

Retention 100

Retention Employee Software Review Due Diligence 100

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. Partner decisions are more important than hiring decisions. Thus you should do the same or more due diligence on educational background, previous work, and references.

Partner 240

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Fractional CTO 240

Gust

APRIL 13, 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. Partner decisions are more important than hiring decisions. Thus you should do the same or more due diligence on educational background, previous work, and references.

Partner 179

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Fractional CTO 179

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 17, 2017

Prior to signing any lease, practice due diligence as well. The hiring process is a daunting task. You want to hire the best of the best, and checking references is a huge step in doing so. The more you know about what they are in the market for and the expectations they have, the more effective you can be.

Small Business 164

Small Business Software Review Entrepreneur Due Diligence 164

Board Effect

APRIL 28, 2021

IRS Form 1023 (titled Application for Recognition of Exemption Under 501 of the Internal Revenue Code) is an official IRS tax form that the IRS uses for nonprofits to apply for tax-exempt status. Due Diligence in Applying for 501(c)(3) Status. IRS Form 1099. Form 1023 is very important at the start of the process.

Software Review 98

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Government 98

Board Effect

DECEMBER 20, 2019

As organizations grow and evolve, and the world they operate in grows and changes, the board is responsible for reviewing the changes and making adjustments that are in the best interests of the organization. Hire, monitor, and evaluate the chief executive. The board’s role also varies based on the organization’s purpose and vision.

Software Review 106

Software Review Due Diligence Non-Compete Programming 106

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. Partner decisions are more important than hiring decisions. Thus you should do the same or more due diligence on educational background, previous work, and references.

Partner 230

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Fractional CTO 230

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 20, 2016

However, virtual data room software came as a huge relief to many companies because it reduced wastage of time and numerous expenses made to physically store data. The old PDRs were quite cumbersome due diligence processes. This includes the cost incurred in purchasing papers, travelling and hiring related human resources.

Software Review 100

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Security 100

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Angels invest in one out of every forty deals they review (2.5%) versus the one out of 400 by VC’s (0.25%). They are professionals with full-time jobs, who often don’t have time for due diligence (and may not even know how to do it) and often make decisions through trusted referrals or based on gut feelings (more on gut feelings later).

Angel Investor 159

Angel Investor Technical Review Software Review Accredited Investor 159

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

What worries me a bit is how often I read that startups should hire a developer / hands-on lead developer. I understand the desire for hiring someone who is going to product product. But often the result of a Founder hiring a developer or lead developer or even a VP engineering is a gap created between the founders and the developers.

CTO 225

CTO Fractional CTO CTO Hire Technical Review 225

Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

It’s possible to have a company with literally millions of customers (users) that employs only a handful of people, working in a small rented office, with hardware and software costing in the tens of thousands rather than millions of dollars. One common mistake is to equate “IP” with “code” or other technical contributions.

Intellectual Property 149

Intellectual Property Technical Review Software Review IP 149

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Many companies hire remote teams, and this comes with plenty of advantages. But, with the right hiring strategies, tools, and communication, you can experience all the positives of this structure while reigning in the challenges. The first step to creating a successful remote team is hiring people who can work independently.

Software Review 113

Software Review Due Diligence Hiring Employee 113

Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Even when someone is aware of what a CTO does, they often have limited context due to the wide variety of CTO roles. A CTO will guide your product strategy, market validation, architectural decisions, process optimization, recruiting, and hiring. They will review and negotiate all related contracts.

Fractional CTO 54

Fractional CTO CTO Hire CTO Technical Review 54

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

I told her that I believed America’s best asset – driven initially from software innovation mindset in the San Francisco Bay Area and media innovation driven from Los Angeles – was our willingness to accept failure. We hired outside experts. Are we right in all of our assumptions and diligence? It is safe.

Technical Review 417

Technical Review South Korea San Francisco Software Review 417

Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Operate on due diligence from this point: Identify your potential key crew members — background checks, personal references, past business review are all vital. Hiring a Tech Advisor with high coding abilities can also be an option if you have a software team for revision and assessment.

Software Review 54

Software Review Technical Review CTO Hire San Antonio 54

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2016

After viewing your slide deck, if investors are still interested in your startup, they will ask for a deep-dive meeting to drill in on any hard questions before commencing due diligence. Growth hackers are the marketing equivalent of clever software hackers and are highly respected by investors. Sweat equity.

Software Review 120

Software Review Sweat Equity Accredited Investor Angel Investor 120

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 20, 2016

As an investor, I’ve sat on both sides of the table in more than a dozen acqui-hire situations. Companies that successfullyleverage acqui-hires can save years of work and gain a competitive advantage by adding skilled technical and operational talent, deep local market knowledge and an accelerated time-to-market.

Global 48

Global Hiring Technical Review Due Diligence 48