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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

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Content Management How often will the application’s content need to change? A Product Manager? Product Management Do you have a clear vision of the initial application and a plan for sequencing changes after the initial launch? Do you have the internal staff to manage changes? Do you rely on affiliates?

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Selecting a Software Development Company in 2024

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Project Management: Get a clear understanding of the company's process. Is there a project manager? An account manager? While beneficial, some project managers hinder effective communication. Employee and Contractor Details: How many full-time W2 employees and contractors do they employ, and where are they located?

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Using Generative AI to Drive Corporate Impact

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Other Notable Functions Generative AI is poised to revolutionize supply chain management by enhancing demand forecasting, enabling businesses to anticipate market changes and adjust inventory accordingly. It can also optimize logistics through route and delivery scheduling, leading to reduced operational costs and improved delivery times.

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Technical Advisors: Every Startup Needs One

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Specifically, they should know about, and help with: Asking and answering the 53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators Knowing when and how to bring on development talent ( Hiring Developers Before Product/Market Fit? ,

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Startup Metrics

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Get Users (= Acquisition, Referral) Drive Usage (= Activation, Retention) Make Money (= Monetize) Startup Challenges Management: Setting priorities, defining key metrics, reporting progress Product: Build the right features, getting product out quickly, testing for conversion/adoption Marketing: Accessing "web 2.0"

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Technical Review: A Trusted Look Under the Hood

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To head these off, we start by reviewing your team’s overall methodologies, and then drill down to details like source control workflow, ticket management, and code review processes. It can also lead to a software team that looks ill-equipped.

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The Top 20 Symptoms of a Weak Development Team

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When speaking with founders and CEOs, we often hear concerns like this: My project manager is losing confidence in the development team. A culture of change management. Aggressive timelines and pressure from management create plenty of opportunities to introduce bugs. It’s a good question. A low amount of unplanned work.