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Lessons Learned: Product development leverage

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So we tried to craft a strategy that would give us the product development leverage we needed to serve all customers. We combined three tactics: extensive use of free software, an open platform for user-generated content, and leveraged distribution channels. Leveraged distribution channels.

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Lessons Learned: A new version of the Joel Test (draft)

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Like many forms of progress, most of the items on the new test dont replace items from Joels - they either supplement or extend the ideas on which the original is based. Lets start with the original list: Do you use source control ? At IMVU, our rule was that a new engineer needed to push code to production on their first day.

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Lessons Learned: The one line split-test, or how to A/B all the time

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I had the opportunity to pioneer this approach to funnel analysis at IMVU, where it became a core part of our customer development process. To promote this metrics discipline, we would present the full funnel to our board (and advisers) at the end of every development cycle. of higher priced items 3.

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Lessons Learned: Lo, my 5 subscribers, who are you?

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Posted item in Facebook news feed. I originally thought I might get some development process tips (I manage developers), but I find that Im really enjoying your business tips (SEM, listening to customers, etc.). The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup?

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Women 2.0 » FounderDating: How I Found My Co-Founder

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After quitting my job and starting Sorced , I spent a few months validating my business concept by creating the product mockups and doing customer development. I first spent time trying to build it myself leveraging open source tools, applying my skills from a single CS class, and trying to be an autodidactic coder.

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You don't need as many tools as you think

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Most engineers are terrible visual designers, but if the designer on their team is struggling, maybe they can help out with an icon or two. The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup? Thoughts on scientific product development Lo, my 5 subscribers, who are you?