Steve Blank

MAY 6, 2015

Back then, an entrepreneur used a serial product development process that proceeded step-by-step with little if any customer feedback. Best practices in software development started to move to agile development in the early 2000’s. Microsoft Windows 3.0). customer relationships to create demand. Testing Hypotheses.

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Lean Agile Business Model Customer Development 120

Software By Rob

AUGUST 11, 2009

The Differentiators The areas that kill the most time when consuming open source software are: Installation process Documentation Support Usability I’m sure we can all point out a handful of open source projects that have decent documentation and decent usability. at 6:41 pm Open source software is free like a puppy is free.

Open Source 62

Open Source Software Review Non-Compete Software 62

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 16, 2012

Founded in 2000 by Stephen Kaufer and Langley Steinert, Boston-based TripAdvisor is a travel website that provides reviews and other information for consumers about travel destinations around the world. Big Data meets travel…in 2000. Magical, really. TripAdvisor’s History: Two Big Pivots.

Part-Time VPE 54

Part-Time VPE Software Review Costa Rica Technical Review 54

Software By Rob

FEBRUARY 10, 2009

As a software developer I want things in neat little boxes. Just as I go to my friend who’s a brilliant SQL developer to help me with my HAVING clause, I want to go to a marketing genius and have him/her tell me the exact steps I need to take to begin converting visitors to paying customers. Marketing is Design.

Design 51

Design Software Review Marketing Software Developers 51

maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

If you’re looking for a designer, engineer, or biz marketing guy – go to meetups / conferences that those people would go to. I’m studying design. The only problem is I haven’t found a problem or an industry – web, enterprise software, green tech, etc – where I feel passionate. Product, product, product!

Technical Review 44

Technical Review Startup Cofounder Software Review 44

Software By Rob

JANUARY 7, 2009

As I said in The Five Minute Guide to Becoming a Freelance Software Developer , an accountant is not an optional expense. Graphic Design - Here’s another danger zone where developers cost themselves money by trying to design their own graphics. Please, I beg you, pay someone to design your web site.

Software Review 52

Software Review Software Hosting Salary 52

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

IBM is acquiring Worklight , a privately held Israeli company that provides a mobile software platform for smartphones and tablets. Worklight is IBM’s 11th acquisition in Israel. designs, manufactures, and markets a range of products for the cable television (TV) industry. IBM BUYS ISRAELI START-UP WORKLIGHT.

Flash 94

Flash Private Placement Los Angeles 94