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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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How To Find A Technical Cofounder For Your Online Business Idea

www.virtuosimedia.com

Software development is like an iceberg – 90% of it is under the surface. However, I would consider working at a discounted rate for equity in an idea that I believed showed merit and profitability potential. Unrealistic expectations – No, I can’t build a Facebook clone in a week. Titles and responsibilities.

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How to hire a programmer to make your ideas happen

sivers.org

Weve built Sandcastle specifically for an entrepreneur with an idea, who is not a developer. Sandcastle is a software development service for entrepreneurs. Dont make cheap skate equity offers, with programmer getting equity share of first employee and salary of founder(nothing or next to nothing). Insightful.