SoCal CTO

APRIL 9, 2013

I''ve written before about finding Web Development Firms in Los Angeles. I just got an email asking about exactly this: I''m with a new company that needs some software built, but doesn''t need (or have the resources for) a large staff of software developers. Others that are heavier on development.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 8, 2022

If you’re a software development company, you’ll need to secure the services of a software monetization solution provider. You may also require sufficient server space to deal with significant volumes of data beyond customer and technical support representatives, marketing staff, and business development.

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TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The point is, empty textboxes aren’t just intimidating, they can significantly impact user engagement and conversion rates. Which means better conversions and happier customers. Do you participate in professional development workshops, or perhaps enjoy problem-solving puzzles in your downtime?

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David Teten

OCTOBER 1, 2015

On the other side of the equation, there are a growing number of design, development, and digital media shops who are hungry to expand, or swap focus, to building a company that’s more than just a service shop. Thanks to Vlad Lokshin for help in summarizing a lot of conversations on this topic and inspiring this post. Photo credit.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 29, 2023

By understanding the preferences and needs of potential customers, businesses can tailor their communication and offerings, increasing the likelihood of conversions and long-term customer relationships. Time and Cost Savings Lead identification software automates the process of lead generation, saving businesses valuable time and resources.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

I feel like “conversion rate optimization” is in 2013 what “social media marketing” was in 2009. Not because they have a conversion problem but because they never really nail the product or how to market it. This is not a conversion problem. This is a customer development problem. image source.

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

But I've often been very surprised by one aspect of these conversations. Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. It needs to be a conversation. Still, if you've not heard these questions from a developer, they are not helping you as much as they should.

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

But I've often been very surprised by one aspect of these conversations. Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. It needs to be a conversation. Still, if you've not heard these questions from a developer, they are not helping you as much as they should.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2019

It’s actually good that the companies have started realising the importance of the testing phase in the software development life cycle. Software Testing’, or specifically the lack thereof, is one of the answers of why startups fail. Many startups just skip testing in order to save time during the development process.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In this article, we’ll look at the challenges users of real estate software development services face and when your company should consider building its own real estate CRM. up to a 300 per cent boost in deal conversions. Want to get your own real estate CRM software? The real estate industry is no exception.

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Scalable Startup

AUGUST 18, 2013

But, there is a serious gap in the discipline, number of developers and community around real software development here. Drupal works at all levels of software development. Then last year I decided to re-educate myself in software development, but this time as a regular ol’ coder.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 2, 2013

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. It should be a fun evening with lots of interesting conversation.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2020

Software development is an ongoing project. We developed Pages based on actual conversations we had with our customers,” explains Kenny Rueter, Kajabi co-founder and CEO. “We That personal approach to software development has been a key feature of Kajabi’s culture since the company launched in 2010.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Here is some of our conversation: What is Agile marketing, and what makes it so different? Agile marketing takes its inspiration from Agile software development, which is how 90% of companies develop software today. It sounds like Agile is particularly suited for the times we’re facing now.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Great," I always exclaim, sharing the thrill of modern software development, "so how will people find out about this brilliant website?". In a world where everyone and their brother is "joining the conversation" (oops, I use that phrase constantly!), That's what we do: Bring the benefits of peer review to software development.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

She started by sketching her business model canvas on a napkin, but somehow the conversation quickly shifted to what was really on her mind. And over time every venture capitalist develops their own gut feel for what makes up a great team in their industry. Filed under: Customer Development. Customer Development'

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Eynon will serve as a Technology Officer overseeing software development of Strap, a state-of-the-art wearable device that enables blind people to detect any type of obstacle and notify them of possible collisions. Strap Technologies is on a mission to become the world’s first substitute for the white cane.

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Conversion optimization is a little different if you’re in B2B. You’ll still need to do the same types of conversion research, persona building, and experimentation that is common across conversion optimization, but let’s talk a bit about how and why B2B is different. Longer Sales Cycles and Micro-Conversions.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 28, 2020

Distributed teams may need to establish new playbooks to manage day-to-day interactions, on top of the usual drawbacks, which include employee loneliness, dissatisfaction, and the feeling of not having opportunities for development. For software development, for example, there are specialized platforms like Github and Crowdsourcer.io.

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Software By Rob

JULY 24, 2009

Software by Rob Passionate about Startups and MicroISVs Lessons Learned by a Serial Entrepreneur home about press micropreneurs archives ← The Future of the Web is Small, Academic Earth, Beatles Rock Band, Top Developer Blogs, et al. 95% of developers are comfortable, and probably excel at, being technicians.

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ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Standing for research and development; this activity ultimately creates winning opportunities for the companies leveraging it. Let’s find out the R&D investment meaning and the reasons why invest in research and development, following the example of industry-disrupting companies. Develop a unique product or service.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Well I couldn’t ask for a better conversation to kick off a conference. Our conversation also had me thinking about our other clients, potential clients and the firms that decided to go a different direction. The develop in-house side would point to the existing investment in staff talent.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In 2006, together with Hiten Shah, Neil founded Crazy Egg, a heatmap platform for websites to use to increase their conversion rates. Neil carried on running an internet marketing consulting business so that he could pay for Crazy Egg’s software development. This was the beginning of Neil’s big success as a digital marketer.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 26, 2014

Most IT projects require a variety of skill sets, from design and software development, to hosting and project management. Together they have built b:ok into one of Nashville’s leading technology companies, providing digital media development and comprehensive IT services. by Julie May, CEO of bytes of knowledge (b:ok).

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 25, 2023

In addition to providing customer care and assistance, a virtual assistant may also develop web pages or compose blog entries, administer email newsletters, carry out sales and marketing chores, generate sales leads, and conduct a variety of other jobs. Also trending are housewares that are bespoke, unexpected, and conversational.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 20, 2017

years of software development. How MakeSpace Recently Closed $30 million in New Funding was originally published in Both Sides of the Table on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story. With our increases in capital we hope to be able to serve you in the near-term future.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MARCH 16, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, March 16, 2009 Combining agile development with customer development Today I read an excellent blog post that I just had to share. In most agile development systems, there is a notion of the "product backlog" a prioritized list of what software is most valuable to be developed next.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2019

For years software development worked on a “waterfall model” in which you did research, design, build, test, deploy and then watch how users reacted to your product. I also wrote an entire series on the topic of Startup Boards if you want to do any more reading that link has several articles you can dig into.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 3, 2018

One of the many new productivity solutions for real estate agents is SetSchedule, which is a practice management software developed by Roy Dekel. They are good and affordable alternatives but having a live human to converse with is better since he or she can understand your concerns more than premade responses.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 11, 2018

Time and time again, I hear how hard of a time startups are having recruiting, especially for software developers. That's when I had a conversation with Max Ventilla, the founder of AltSchool, who at the time was running Aardvark. When I was a startup founder, I had this same issue.

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Austin Startup

JULY 6, 2018

Apart from that, it’s one of my favorite parts of software development: I get to expedite my learning by using someone else’s code as cliff notes! Code Reviews: What I Look For was originally published in Austin Startups on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 25, 2016

I was working as a software developer in New York City and came upon a recurring problem, having to spend tedious hours coding online forms. It started as a simple, limited product that functioned as a shortcut for developers so that they could create forms without needing to code.

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Feld Thoughts

APRIL 16, 2012

But they don’t teach you software development, which is much more useful, and a lot more fun. When I compare it to French 3, I wanted to learn conversation French. I probably would have enjoyed that. But the teacher, who was French, insisted on grinding us through endless grammar exercises.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 28, 2016

This question can also bring out some conversation that might not show up in other queries (as in “our team was great, but management was terrible”). Omer Tadjer is the CEO and co-founder of Comeet , a collaborative recruiting company that provides innovative software that transforms the way companies hire new employees.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 24, 2023

Why it’s great: Springwise is a great website to promote your app or software. They have a huge following of app and software developers, so you’ll surely get some great exposure. The publication provides a 360-degree view of Enterprise Application Development and the latest news and forums.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 28, 2014

There was a lot of passion in the room last week when I presented Working with Developers at the Stubbs Precellerator. I guess it should not be a surprise that Founders have lots of challenges working with developers. But my developers want to go into way too much detail. In fact, they often don’t really understand the business.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

I'd suggest: Startup CTO or Developer , Startup Founder Developer Gap , Part-Time CTO , Technology Advisor , CTO Founder , Acting CTO. In some cases, this changes the conversation from "I need help hiring a full-time CTO for my startup" to "I need help finding a part-time CTO who can direct a full-time developer."

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