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How to Protect IP When Outsourcing Software Development

Up and Running

For a lot of non-technical founders—that is, entrepreneurs with a business idea but without technical expertise— sourcing software development talent is critical. In many areas, however, the high demand for tech talent appears to be larger than the supply of qualified tech and software developers for hire.

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Entrepreneur Runs Coding Academy To Help Students Gain Real-world Software Development Skills

Hearpreneur

Marcelo Ricigliano is the co-founder of 4Geeks Academy , a Miami based coding academy with campuses in USA, Chile and Venezuela. 4Geeks Academy students gain real-world software development skills that traditional education left behind but are required to meet the demands of our digital economy. What makes you unique?

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How To Find the Right Co-Founders?

Steve Blank

How do you figure out what’s the right mix of skills for the co-founders of your startup? “After reading your post on Why Founders Should Know How to Code it looks like web/mobile startups have it easy. Trying to figure out what the right set of co-founders isn’t so clear. Are We Missing A Founder?

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Rustam Gilfanov: “The Business Plan Of A Startup Is A Test Of The Idea’s Survival Potential”

YoungUpstarts

Make sure there will be a demand for your product. 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. Test the Idea. Define the Market Potential.

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Generative AI – The End of Empty Textboxes

TechEmpower

An empty textbox, demanding to be filled with a concise, compelling summary to impress potential employers is daunting. Happy customers mean happy CEOs and founders - and that’s what makes us happy. Are you a founder or CEO or head of product? Fill it with the right words, and your dream job could be right around the corner.

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[INTERVIEW] North Aware Founder And Creator Of The Smart Parka, Jamil Khan

YoungUpstarts

As he notes, you have to be able to advance the learning curve fast in software development because changes occur at such a rapid pace. One of the opportunities that comes with that kind of demand is meeting it in a way that aligns with the company mission.

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How to Optimize SaaS Development Costs

Up and Running

The largest cost component of establishing a SaaS company is product development costs. This includes the design, development, launch, and enhancement of the SaaS application. . Often, SaaS company founders are not aware of steps, tools, and checkpoints they should follow while building their product. Do your design first.

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