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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: 5. Outsourcing

Frank Addante

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? Outsourcing By Frank Addante (Part 5 of a 5 part series: " So, you need to develop a product? ") Outsourcing has become a popular topic and practice these days. I have been outsourcing to India since before it became popular. Where's Jack Bauer?

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Startup CTO or Developer

SoCal CTO

In December 2007, I described how I commonly take on an Acting CTO Role in a Start-up. What do we build in-house or outsource? Technologies you use, how much will it cost, future capabilities, scalability, in-house vs. outsourced all intersect. How will we address these without significant cost? When will key hires come on?

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Management Philosophy: Owners vs CEOs

Jason Nazar

In 2007 when we were about to launch Docstoc I attempted to outsource our PR and social marketing to no avail. What Are You Waiting For: Do It Now – A very dear man and mentor to me, Mike Schuminsky, had a very special way of managing folks. Success comes to those who are able to stay in the game the longest.

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Advice for CTO Founders: Don't Let Business Kill the Business

SoCal Delicious

I have met dozens of brilliant technologists with fantastic ideas, ideas requiring nurturing, mentoring and support. These weaknesses can be addressed in a variety of ways, ranging from engaging part-time, outsourced help to bringing on experienced advisors to help out early in the company's life. Seek advice from a mentor.