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Document Your MVP for a Developer

SoCal CTO

I asked some of the same questions I ask in my Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions and then I get to a very common conversation: Me : Do you have specs? In fact, let me provide an important warning: If you create these documents, don't have input from a technical resource, take it to a development shop and they provide you a price.

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More than just a document: the importance of bulletproof commercial contracts for startups

The Startup Magazine

When you’re in boot-strapped startup mode, some issues will take priority. A key customer who can change their mind on a whim can pull the rug out from under the feet of a startup. Either scenario can kill off a startup. Many startups need external funding for their creation and subsequent growth.

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4 Reasons Why Tech Companies Need Document Shredding

The Startup Magazine

Hiring a professional shredding service can ensure that all documents you no longer need are carefully discarded to avoid a data breach. Find a company that fulfills your document shredding needs and discuss your options. If your desk has piles of documents that you are not using, it can stress you and impact how you think.

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Don’t Underrate The Value Of A Startup Plan Document

Startup Professionals Musings

If you sold your last startup for $800 million, you probably already know how to build a business, and even conservative investors won’t worry about the quality of your next business plan. In fact, the process of organizing and documenting these elements is the best way to make sure you understand the answers yourself. I hope not.

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Requests for Startups in 2024

VC Cafe

Most startups equate the process of fundraising to dating – founders have to typically kiss a lot of frogs until the find the right fit. Climate tech – We have a fair chance of avoiding catastrophic climate change if startups offer commercial solutions to decarbonize society or remove carbon from the atmosphere.

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5 Keys To Negotiating Your Fair Share Of Any Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

I always tell entrepreneurs that two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a co-founder or two. The default answer, to keep peace in the family, is to split everything equally, but that’s a terrible answer, since now no one is in control, and startups need a clear leader. Now comes the reality check.

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6 Key Leaders Every Technical Startup Needs To Thrive

Startup Professionals Musings

In my years of advising startups and occasional investing, I’ve seen many great ideas start and fail, but the right team always seems to make good things happen, even without the ultimate idea. You need to have a technical genius on the team to get your startup product off the ground. Outsourcing your core competency does not work.