SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Almost every day I'm talking to early stage startup founders (see Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions ) about what they plan to do. Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. Think of these as the big upfront questions: Who are the customers? Are there specs?

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Developer Founder Viral Oauth 396

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Almost every day I'm talking to early stage startup founders (see Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions ) about what they plan to do. Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. Think of these as the big upfront questions: Who are the customers? Are there specs?

Developer 384

Developer Founder Viral Oauth 384

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

The conversation centered around a founder who's key question is "Where Do I Find a Developer for My Startup?" His goal was to find a programmer who would come in as an early partner and work as an Equity-Only Developer. Have you tested the concept with customers using paper? Have you signed some test customers?

Fractional CTO 349

Fractional CTO Southern California Startup Mobile 349

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

The conversation centered around a founder who's key question is "Where Do I Find a Developer for My Startup?" His goal was to find a programmer who would come in as an early partner and work as an Equity-Only Developer. Have you tested the concept with customers using paper? Have you signed some test customers?

Fractional CTO 296

Fractional CTO Southern California Startup Mobile 296

www.quora.com

JANUARY 16, 2011

" Web Development Startups Solo Founders I am a creative guy with a startup idea. Where is the best place to find a rockstar developer to bring it to life? " => I have not bothered to put up a landing page, survey to test customer demand, or done any customer development whatsoever. Rockstar v.

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

We streamline strategy development using a Reality-Based approach, then execute cross-media programs including websites, brochures, ads, booths. We do a lot of B2B and also have an "Early Stage Branding" practice for technology startups. I'm married to Mike Freehling , M&A and financial management consultant.

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Early Stage Southern California Los Angeles Marketing 150

techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

I don’t know any developers. These are the geniuses clogging up Craigslist’s “Computer Gigs&# with ads saying stuff like “Need iPhone Developer: Compensation: 30% of profits (when we get them)&# or “Ruby on Rails ROCKSTAR needed: $20/hr&# [link] Nils Noack Definitely a good read! I need money for the servers.

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Technical Review Cofounder Technical Cofounder Software Review 84