SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

You should avoid spending your time here and instead focus on finding a way to generate revenue or to attract investors so that you can afford to hire someone. What sweat equity is not good for is for people who you don’t know at all. How To Get There

Technical Cofounder 241

Technical Cofounder CTO Hire Equity Sweat Equity 241

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

It’s Easy to Be Great…It’s Hard to Be Consistent - Software By Rob , November 4, 2010 No link from TechCrunch, write-up on Mashable, mention by Leo Laporte, or Tweet by Ashton Kucher is going to make your business. Call it facts for hire. It would be a bit like the hired gun in the old west, but more suited for today’s times.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Technology Product CTO Hire 175

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

In my last post, I mentioned that you should strive to hire people with the right kind of ambition. How #redgate hired 10 geeks in five weeks - Business of Software Blog , August 5, 2010 In April, I wrote : Right now, we’re running a “Ten geeks in five weeks” project. Long back-story here.) The Dry Run. didn’t sleep that night.

Startup 191

Startup CTO Hire Cofounder Venture Capital 191

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 5, 2010

8220; His three things (worth reading his whole post anyway) are set vision/strategy and communicate broadly, recruit/hire/retain top talent, and make sure there’s enough cash in the bank. Why You’re Going to Hire the Wrong Designer - Tony Wright dot com , September 14, 2010 “We are not UI experts but do know when we see a good design.&#.

Technology 191

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