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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower

Even when they have talked to multiple developers or development firms, we’re often the first to ask basic questions like “Who are your customers?” ” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” The innovator/developer relationship needs to be a conversation.

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Startup CTO or Developer

SoCal CTO

Of course, I have an advantage because I organize the LA CTO Forum. Founder Developer Gap I’m assuming that the founders understand what they generally want to do with the business and where the product should be going. These questions are critical background for any developer at any level. Of course, it’s never complete.

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32 Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder

SoCal CTO

Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. Of course, it's way more complex than just these questions. Still, if you've not heard these questions from a developer, they are not helping you as much as they should. It needs to be a conversation.

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32 Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder

SoCal CTO

Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. Of course, it's way more complex than just these questions. Still, if you've not heard these questions from a developer, they are not helping you as much as they should. It needs to be a conversation.

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Startup Runway Length Depends on Your Burn Rate

Startup Professionals Musings

Another one to avoid cash burn for software development is a contract for percent of future revenue. There’s tremendous leverage in learning to use Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and how to Google for sample contracts and the latest tax changes. Do it yourself and barter for services.

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Internet of Things (IoT) – What’s Next in Automotive?

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If you are a Tier1 company, you will definitely look for a software development partner who knows these regulations and has security certification such as ISO 27001. And what about Apple’s CarPlay or Android Auto by Google ? That’s probably a reason why Google decided to go with the newly developed Android Auto.

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High Burn Rates Result in Short Startup Runways

Startup Professionals Musings

Another one to avoid cash burn for software development is a contract for percent of future revenue. There’s tremendous leverage in learning to use Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and how to Google for sample contracts and the latest tax changes. Do it yourself and barter for services.

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