YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 11, 2020

by Shaun Djie, Co-Founder & COO of Digix. As Southeast Asia drives ahead with digitisation, its eagerness and receptiveness to emerging technologies have encouraged the rising adoption of digital finance and the growing demand for re-skilling the workforce in digital technologies such as blockchain. .

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Asia Technical Review Technology Singapore 290

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2022

In my experience, some of the best businesses have multiple partners, with complementary strengths. Thus, in my mentoring of potential technical entrepreneurs who have a real passion for their technology, I often recommend that they find a co-founder who can manage the marketing and execution elements of the new venture.

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Cofounder Founder Partner Leadership 332

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

This is not only sad but incredibly frustrating, because it is so easy to see how a great technology can be developed and commercialized if only - if only the CTO hadn't been impulsive and insecure and brought on a business partner too early in the game. … Lack of confidence? Lack of confidence? Camaraderie? Perhaps all of the above.

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Technical Cofounder Cofounder CTO Hire Founder 150

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Thus I was happily surprised when I found the classic book, “ The Tech Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide ,” by Bernd Schoner, PhD, and cofounder of ThingMagic, which leans heavily on the people side of the equation. It just means that the cofounders trust one of their own and are willing to follow. The industry veteran. The financial suit.

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Technical Cofounder Cofounder Advisory Board Startup 309

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

I always tell entrepreneurs that two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a co-founder or two. You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have in business, technology, or money. Giving a co-founder a salary won’t get you the “fire in the belly” you want.

Equity 238

Equity Cofounder Technical Cofounder Intellectual Property 238

View from Seed

APRIL 6, 2021

You have 4-6 years of professional experience as a technology operator, founder, or investor in New York. You have unbounded curiosity for emerging trends, a love for experimentation, and you’re always eager to dive into new products and technologies before others do. You act as an “ invited guest.”. You are hungry.

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Technical Review Software Review Seed Stage Cofounder 317

The Next Web

JANUARY 30, 2014

George Deeb is the Managing Partner at Chicago-based Red Rocket Ventures , a startup consulting and financial advisory firm based in Chicago. Or, the entrepreneur has deep technology skills, but is lacking in business skills. In many cases, these entrepreneurs are on the hunt for co-founders to help them build their businesses.

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Cofounder Founder Technical Cofounder Chicago 136

YoungUpstarts

JULY 21, 2019

The founders of Benkheim&Co , an online brand which seeks to change the traditional luxury watch concept, explains how motivated entrepreneurs benefit from globalisation, efficient fulfilment services and new technologies. What helped him was his passion for the product and an excellent business partner.

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Cofounder Technical Review Technology Netherlands 113

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2022

They couldn’t possibly understand the new social media culture, new technologies, or have the determination to beat their younger counterparts in the market. In fact, they are well-qualified overall, having worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated.

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Advisory Board Dividend Angel Investor Cofounder 368

View from Seed

JULY 6, 2020

You have 4-6 years of professional experience as a technology operator, founder, or investor in New York. You have unbounded curiosity for emerging trends, a love for experimentation, and you’re always eager to dive into new products and technologies before others do. You act as an “ invited guest.”. You are hungry.

Technical Review 257

Technical Review Software Review Hiring Seed Stage 257

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Thus I was happily surprised when I found the classic book, “ The Tech Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide ,” by Bernd Schoner, PhD, and cofounder of ThingMagic, which leans heavily on the people side of the equation. It just means that the cofounders trust one of their own and are willing to follow. The industry veteran. The financial suit.

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Technical Cofounder Cofounder Advisory Board Stock Options 308

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

I was driving home from the BIO conference in San Diego last month and had lots of time for a phone call with Dave, an ex student and now a founder who wanted to update me on his Customer Discovery progress. neither you nor your cofounder can code and you’re building a mobile app? It takes weeks to make even a simple change.”.

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Cofounder Founder Technical Cofounder Coder 336

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

But when it comes to core technical skills, more and more entrepreneurs are opting to partner with technical co-founders rather than hiring someone for an in-house position. How Innovative Is Your Technology? We use technology in every business, from online sales and shipping to mobile Web. Laura Roeder , LKR.

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Technical Review Cofounder Founder Software Review 131

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 4, 2019

by Josh Fechter , co-founder and CEO of Squibler. Engagement isn’t just about putting on a good face for your customers and business partners. Modern technology makes it easy to leverage existing tools to raise motivation and cultivate a positive corporate culture. Josh Fechter is the co-founder and CEO of Squibler.

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Employee Technology Cofounder Viral 147

Argona

JANUARY 15, 2024

Organizations can eliminate all these challenges and build a resilient business model when they partner with the top consulting firms. Argona Partners offers professional consulting services enveloping ideation, prototype designing, testing business models, and executing growth plans.

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Partner Technical Review Indianapolis B2B 52

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 25, 2018

It’s taken the Toronto executive from the world of Big 3 Accounting (as a CPA with PricewaterhouseCoopers in his early career) to Investment Banking(National Bank Financial) and capital markets (co-founding Eight Capital after leading the management buyout of Dundee Capital Markets). Some specialize in one arena, like green technology.

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Partner Technical Review Management Due Diligence 113

Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Toronto’s Mark Attanasio , co-founder of Hillcrest Merchant Partners, has years of significant experience with advising clients on mergers and acquisitions raising capital and navigating the landscape of general capital markets. Hillcrest Merchant Partners with Donato Sferra.

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Cofounder Venture Capital Partner Leadership 48

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Today is amongst the proudest days I’ve had at Upfront Ventures — getting the chance to announce that Kevin Zhang has been promoted to Partner. We also look for a cultural fit with Upfront, which includes the gravitas to deal with executives and founders at the startups we back as well as the other board members.

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Partner South Korea Venture Capital Europe 150

Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 3, 2021

Business success requires a range of skills and talents and it often makes sense to have a business partner rather than going solo. Iconic companies that have achieved phenomenal success include Microsoft, Apple, Google and Intel — every one of these companies had a couple of founders. Integrity & Trustworthiness.

Partner 52

Partner Technical Review Cofounder Georgia 52

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

by Kenneth Coats, founder of eKnowID. If you don’t perform a background check on your potential partner before doing business with him, you’re setting yourself up to get duped. Just like launching a new product, hiring a partner requires protecting your business against potential risk and failure. Knowing What to Look For.

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Technical Review Partner Due Diligence Bankruptcy 219

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 24, 2020

In the post-coronavirus period, the demand for technologies that help businesses compensate for losses will only increase. Remember that investors will not appreciate a business plan that features exorbitant salaries of the founders. Rustam Gilfanov is an IT company co-founder, IT businessman and international investor.

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Business Plan Ukraine Cofounder Startup 263

View from Seed

JANUARY 27, 2021

We are looking to bring on board a versatile new team member to support the varied internal operations of the firm as well as collaborate with the partners on our external programs and communications with the broader entrepreneurial community. You have an authentic passion for technology, startups, and a deep respect for entrepreneurship.

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Operations Hiring Seed Stage Software Review 227

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2016

I always tell entrepreneurs that two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a co-founder or two. You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have in business, technology, or money. Giving a co-founder a salary won’t get you the “fire in the belly” you want.

Equity 120

Equity Cofounder Technical Cofounder Intellectual Property 120

ReadWriteStart

JULY 5, 2023

Recently, the medical diagnostics company Neko Health, which was co-founded by Daniel Ek, CEO of Spotify, was successful in acquiring €60 million ($65.4 Neko Health intends to serve not only the current generation but also the generations that will come after it by utilizing cutting-edge technology and their extensive medical knowledge.

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Sweden Artificial Inteligence Cofounder Technical Review 126

View from Seed

MAY 24, 2021

You have 4-6 years of professional experience as a technology operator, founder, or investor in New York. You have unbounded curiosity for emerging trends, a love for experimentation, and you’re always eager to dive into new products and technologies before others do. You act as an “ invited guest.”. You are hungry.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Software Review Seed Stage Cofounder 120

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

But when it comes to core technical skills, more and more entrepreneurs are opting to partner with technical co-founders rather than hiring someone for an in-house position. How Innovative Is Your Technology? We use technology in every business, from online sales and shipping to mobile Web. Laura Roeder , LKR 2.

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Technical Review Cofounder Founder Software Review 79

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2020

They couldn’t possibly understand the new social media culture, new technologies, or have the determination to beat their younger counterparts in the market. In fact, they are well-qualified overall, having worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated.

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Advisory Board Startup Dividend Angel Investor 312

rob.by

MARCH 8, 2012

Finding Technical Cofounders Is Hard. Yesterday, Michael Pope posted an article titled Technical Cofounders Are a Myth. He argued that software engineers don’t finish what they start, and that you’re better off paying a technical person than partnering with one. Tuesday, August 17, 2010.

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Technical Cofounder Cofounder Software Engineering Fractional CTO 42

SiliconHills

JULY 30, 2012

And solo-entrepreneurs can find it difficult finding a technical cofounder in central Texas where people with technical skills are in high demand. Other startup founders are looking for partners with different skills such as marketing, sales and business development. [.].

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Cofounder Technical Cofounder Founder Austin 91

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

On the other side of the spectrum, the idea of finding a unicorn has attracted many investors toward the much riskier venture capital and emerging technologies. Over the past decade, advancing technologies and social consciousness have been causing unprecedented and exciting shifts in every sector of the economy, not just the tertiary.

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Private Equity Equity Technical Review Software Review 136

blog.captainrecruiter.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Technical Co-Founders Are A Myth. Two years ago I got the bug to do an online recruiting startup and I began the hunt to find a technical co-founder - a software engineer who works for no cash - to help me build my dream website. I learned something: technical co-founders are a myth. Captain Recruiter.

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Cofounder Technical Cofounder Founder Software Engineering 40

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 29, 2020

by Hema Crockett and Jamie Jacobs, co-founders of Gig Talent . With the continuous advances in technology, it’s easier than ever for businesses to get work done remotely. Organizations are able to partner effectively with highly specialized consultants and fill critical roles with elastic talent without going over budget.

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Technical Review Cofounder Leadership Employee 275

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2015

As an advisor to startups, I often get asked what to look for in an ideal co-founder or business partner. After some reflection, I now realize these attributes are necessary but not sufficient to be an ideal business partner. Too many entrepreneurs later see their partners as working against them.

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Partner Technical Review Due Diligence Startup 120

This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 10, 2010

Every business person with a dollar and a dream these days thinks they’re a technical co-founder away from interweb stardom. If you read Marco from Instapaper, you see that what makes Instapaper great isn’t the technology and his ability to write code, but his thoughtfulness around design. It just works.

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Cofounder CTO Hire Design Founder 118

www.kernelmag.com

MARCH 8, 2012

New technology for enquiring minds. The Scene Developers Nailing that elusive technical co-founder. It’s long been observed that the barriers to creating a technology start-up have been falling over the past decade or so. Are there any ‘Founders Dating’ events coming up?”. The Kernel. Yiannopoulos.

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Cofounder Technical Cofounder Founder Coder 43

View from Seed

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

You have unbounded curiosity for emerging trends, a love for experimentation, and you’re always eager to dive into new products and technologies before others do. You have 5-10 years of professional experience as a technology operator, founder, and/or investor. You are hungry.

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Technical Review North America Seed Stage Bandwidth 156

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Thus I was happily surprised when I found the classic book, “ The Tech Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide ,” by Bernd Schoner, PhD, and cofounder of ThingMagic, which leans heavily on the people side of the equation. It just means that the cofounders trust one of their own and are willing to follow. The industry veteran. The financial suit.

Technical Cofounder 144

Technical Cofounder Cofounder Advisory Board Startup 144