Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 7, 2023

Those who respond with one of the wrong answers, such as “I want to pay myself a salary,” usually go home empty-handed. That means they normally only invest in startups with a working product that has already been sold to at least one customer for full price (beta tests, giveaways and best friends don’t count).

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

Every new startup is exciting. However, many startups also suffer from growing too fast too soon, which is unsustainable for many companies. Rather than change anything, they become the latest in a long line of the costliest startup failures resigned to history and a case study on what not to do to avoid a startup flameout.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 12, 2020

Those who respond with one of the wrong answers, such as “I want to pay myself a salary,” usually go home empty-handed. That means they normally only invest in startups with a working product that has already been sold to at least one customer for full price (beta tests, giveaways and best friends don’t count).

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 2, 2013

We interviewed the heads of the top Web and mobile development companies, incubators, agencies and labs to understand what it takes to design and develop the most successful apps of our generation. Here are their breakdowns of the costs and time investments to create 10 of the world’s hottest startups. 1) Twitter. 4) WhatsApp.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2019

Have you developed any vision of a product development strategy? And keep in mind that the best option is to develop at least 5 domain names connected to your brand’s name to find an unoccupied domain. Keep in mind that some of the development tools like WordPress themes and Magento framework aren’t free.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

One of the big decisions every aspiring entrepreneur has to make is when to quit your current job to devote yourself fulltime to your new startup. I’m definitely a proponent of the multitasked approach, since every new venture is inherently risky, and startups usually take longer to ramp up than you imagine. Which is right?

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Feld Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

The largest expense a company usually has at this stage is salaries. However, Dick, Jane and Praveena have decided to initially forgo salaries which helps them conserve cash in the near term. A company at this stage could also face product development costs from consultants if they decided to outsource product development.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 22, 2015

We involve every person who works here in product development, strategy, and goals and then we share with them the results of those efforts. Related posts: Saying “thank you” – why startups and small businesses should listen to mom. Small Business and Startups: Managing the I, You, We.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 23, 2017

Startup companies are fragile. This is prevalent when you look at the numbers of success vs. failure rates among startups. According to Forbes, on average nine out of ten startups fail. As a result, we need to give our little startups as much chance as possible to grow into healthy product and service shipping machines.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2019

In 2018, Canada had a record-low unemployment rate and as a result we are seeing more companies, startups and online-based businesses dedicated to serving the niche-jobs industry. Positions for software development and data science continue to expand throughout the industry. The tech job landscape across Canada has continued to grow.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

You think startups are hard? Do they have better sales, marketing, or product development groups? What the winners start with is the realization that in a world of continuous disruption, they have only a few years to develop new capabilities or be pushed over the brink. Is it that some CEOs are better than others?

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Up and Running

JULY 26, 2017

Before devoting resources to building a full version, consider launching an MVP (minimal viable product) first. Learn more about validating your business idea and product concept here. More competitive salaries. Cons of outsourcing application development: Communication difficulties and possible language barrier.

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Business Plan Blog

AUGUST 20, 2013

Every Tech Startup Needs a Chief Technical Officer. In order to be a successful tech startup, the team must consist of a Chief Technical Officer (CTO) level member to help with the technology plan. CTO Employee (Salary). Development Plan (Timelines/Costs/Budgets). Product Development Team. Wireframes.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2014

Those who respond with one of the wrong answers, such as “I want to pay myself a salary,” usually go home empty-handed. That means they normally only invest in startups with a working product that has already been sold to at least one customer for full price (beta tests, giveaways and best friends don’t count).

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View from Seed

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Once a startup has raised seed capital, plenty of theories and advice exist on how to successfully raise a Series A. Recently, we looked at our own portfolio at NextView Ventures to dig a little deeper on how startups actually raise that next round of financing. More on these below.). There was no meaningful difference. They are: 1.

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The Next Web

MARCH 6, 2014

Successful collaboration between a company’s business development and product development requires mutual understanding and purpose. Tech teams also need to understand that without business development, there is no revenue to pay their salaries. Matt Ehrlichman , Porch. Consider Using a Liaison.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2018

Those who respond with one of the wrong answers, such as “I want to pay myself a salary,” usually go home empty-handed. That means they normally only invest in startups with a working product that has already been sold to at least one customer for full price (beta tests, giveaways and best friends don’t count).

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femgineer.com

JULY 18, 2010

HOME About the Femgineer Speaking Engagements Reading List Recruiting Startup Engineers With the startup market taking off, there is always a clamor to find good engineers, developers, and designers. Sweat equity or salary? You won’t find us going out to the normal startup networking events or partying all night.

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Up and Running

APRIL 12, 2018

Working on a startup can be exciting, exhilarating, fulfilling and maybe even a little terrifying. Here are tips to create a practical and well-rounded financial forecast for your startup. Employees (include salaries and benefits, like insurance and retirement contributions). The early days of a startup can be intense.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 2, 2020

Average Salary. As one might expect from a techno hub in all of the USA, the average salary in the Valley is comparatively high. But if you’re lucky and stumble upon the product development engineering team, you can expect around $173,570 every year. Mecca for Startups, Innovators, and Inventors. High rollers!

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David Teten

APRIL 1, 2021

Nick Kim , Crosscut’s Head of Platform, in his presentation at the 4th Annual VC Platform Summit, shared their Platform development methodology, which he viewed as an exercise in product development. For example, recruiting writ large is useful at all stages of development. AskAnything.VC

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 29, 2020

People are trapped at home, they are not getting a salary, and they are afraid to touch another person because no one knows who is and isn’t infected with the virus. In other words, you must start bootstrapping an online startup , because the future of the global business world is online. What is a startup?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2016

Those who respond with one of the wrong answers, such as “I want to pay myself a salary,” usually go home empty-handed. That means they normally only invest in startups with a working product that has already been sold to at least one customer for full price (beta tests, giveaways and best friends don’t count).

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 18, 2015

One of the more common half truths of startups and entrepreneurship is the one about being your own boss. It’s an excerpt from Startups and Entrepreneurship: Beyond the Clichés. We needed to meet deadlines on marketing, product development, finances, the whole thing. You have no assurance of salary and compensation.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 30, 2020

My expertise in product development and project management came after working as a consultant in many industries. You decide your working hours, salary, and day-to-day decisions that are crucial to the success of your own business. We started our business in 2014, after a successful Kickstarter campaign.

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David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

In addition, I’ve noted a few multi-product lending firms, e.g., Kapitus and United Capital Source , which provide RBI as one of many structural options to companies seeking capital. . We have a special program if you are pre-seed and need product development. Up to $3M in growth capital for your tech startup”.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2013

Many entrepreneurs I know don’t realize that the language they learned in the corporate world, or even their recent MBA class, won’t get them ahead in the startup world today. Even if you have heard some of the new terms, but can’t explain how, when, and why they are relevant to your startup, you may be in jeopardy. Startup pivot.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 20, 2017

August 20, 2017: This is another in my series of posts all leading up to a book on Startup Decision Making. One of the most common mistakes I see in startups is making decisions that lose sight of the context , including the past, present, and future. Sooner or later everybody in a startup knows what everyone else is getting paid.

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Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

In September 2017, I spent 2 weeks in Austin, Texas to understand what makes this vibrant startup ecosystem tick. My primary mission was to learn from the impressive entrepreneurial ecosystem in Austin and draw lessons for developing the entrepreneurship education program for Beetroot Academy.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 16, 2018

There, he would be showered in venture capital, build a team of similarly brilliant twenty-somethings, acquire millions of customers seemingly overnight, and steer his startup to an IPO and himself to the cover of Inc magazine well before his 30th birthday. People in big companies see innovation through the lens of new product development.

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OnlyOnce

MARCH 14, 2011

We all knew if the feature or function that the client was asking for was within the realm of the possible. • We were very, very focused on creating customers and revenue —We were a startup. If we drove revenue above costs, we got to take home a salary. It was stressful, but productively stressful and fun.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

In a startup, or any business with limited resources, the last thing you need is people who put in lots of time and effort, but never seem to move the ball. Successful entrepreneurs must never stop looking for ways to improve their own productivity, as well as the efficiency and momentum of the team.

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bizthoughts.mikelee.org

MARCH 8, 2012

Although most aren’t in a place to be startup cofounders for financial reasons, I now have access to a large talent pool once I can offer a salary. With all the funded startups that are unable to hire, that’s a huge ace up my sleeve. And for the engineers that did want to become startup cofounders – we all did.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JANUARY 19, 2009

Fundamentally, lean startups do more with less, because they systematically find and eliminate waste that slows down value creation. I want to talk specifics, and when you come right down to it, most technology startups dont have a very interesting cost structure. Almost all of it is in one giant fixed-cost bucket: salaries.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 30, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Thursday, October 30, 2008 John Doerrs 10 lean startup tips I just saw video of John Doerrs talk yesterday at VentureBeat’s “How to manage your start-up in the downturn&# roundtable event. Voluntary salary reduction program. I was impressed enough to transcribe (and paraphrase) the list.

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www.readwriteweb.com

APRIL 23, 2012

Startup Hiring: The 10% Solution. How can your startup compete with that? a salary in the low 80s isnt going to land you any elite tech talent. Need $25,000 for product development? Forget Med School - Be a Startup Doctor. Don't Let the Wrong Name Sink Your Startup. How-Tos , StartUp 101 , Tips.

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Andrew is the co-founder and CTO of Parse.ly , a technology startup that provides big data insights to the web’s best publishers. Startups die due to a variety of causes. In 2007, Paul Graham gave a variety of causes for startup death in How Not To Die. Distraction is fatal to startups.

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