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How Software Developers Can Be Set Up For Failure

YoungUpstarts

The outright and abject failure of a software development project is a surprisingly common occurrence, and the reasons for a specific project’s failure tend to revolve around three easily avoidable mistakes. Poorly Defined Project Goals and Performance Metrics. Unreasonable Time Restrictions and Budgetary Limitations.

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Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Before You Develop Anything

SoCal CTO

I just had an all-too common conversation with the founder of a startup who had spent more than a year working with a software development company who had produced a mess. The mess really comes from a developer who was willing to get started on a product that was not fully thought out. What are your key Startup Metrics ?

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower

What are your key Startup Metrics ? Analytics/Metrics What key startup metrics will you need to track? What metrics will you need for future funding rounds or operations? Team and Process Are you using, or planning to use any software development methodologies? How big is the anticipated development team?

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5 Keys To A Viable Spending Rate And Cash Management

Startup Professionals Musings

Cash flow is a basic survival metric for every startup. For example, a software development startup raising $250,000 from angel investors better be able to operate on $25,000 per month. This could equate to two technical founders (with a minimal salary), funding two developers for a year.

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6 Key Rules To Stay Competitive In The Digital World

Startup Professionals Musings

Simple metrics and your personal knowledge of the industry can’t keep up with all the relevant competitive forces. Apple pulled ahead of other mobile phones in its early days largely because it cultivated an ecosystem of software developers who created iPhone apps to meet every consumer niche and need.

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Accounts Receivable Metrics You Should Be Tracking

YoungUpstarts

Below are some key metrics to track when managing accounts receivable and planning to receive payments on invoices: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). However, overcoming these challenges becomes systematic once you’ve found an effective method to track the metrics and implement collection strategies.

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Making Sure You Are Ready to Begin Building Your MVP

SoCal CTO

I'm going to be looking at aspects like: Things to consider before building your MVP Features often overlooked when documenting an MVP for developers Understanding important metrics you want to measure Risks and challenges in developing an MVP. Don't be fooled by a Common Misunderstanding in Agile Software Development.