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If you build it, they won't come, unless.

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

Ask a technical founder about his startup, and he'll proudly describe his stunning software — simple, compelling, useful, fun. Maybe you'll even get a wobbly demo. Great," I always exclaim, sharing the thrill of modern software development, "so how will people find out about this brilliant website?".

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5 Essential Guidelines To Selecting The Right CRM For Your Startup

YoungUpstarts

CRM software, in this case, can really help you build the foundation of a successful start-up. But, how do you select the right CRM software for your startup? Review Different CRM Solutions. The first step in the process of selecting the right CRM software is reviewing the solutions available to you. Product Demo.

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In a tech startup, how to improve the quality of your product

Aymeric Gaurat-Apelli

” As the only technical founder of the group, I could offer some suggestions regarding the software development aspect. There are several checkpoints in the development of a new feature where you can check for quality. In the software development world, you can look at techniques like the Planning Poker.

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Excellent Showing at 59 Days of Code Startup Competition

Software By Rob

I was a judge at last night’s 59 days of code startup competition here in Fresno. One that solves a problem, is marketable, and demos well. The Categories There were two categories: zero-code and in progress. Zero-code meant you had to start with…um, zero code on day 1. See you in 2011.

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Transitioning from Developer to Software Entrepreneur

Software By Rob

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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The Awesomeness of a Hackathon

Feld Thoughts

Most of the companies we invest in release software at least once a month. Demos and awards start at 5:30pm. This way all of the activity is captured and can be reviewed afterwards. Not all of the hackathon projects need to be about code. Some release weekly, or even daily. Whatever is done, is done. Food is included.

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Twitter Link Roundup #219 – Small Business, Startups, Innovation, Social Media, Design, Marketing and More

crowdSPRING Blog

Why Amazon Is Copying Zappos and Paying Employees to Quit | Harvard Business Review – crowdspring.co/1ijCiIW. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. 30 Stunning WebGL Examples and Demos in Action | 1stwebdesigner – crowdspring.co/1ijEFex.