SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 15, 2010

With every new project comes the big question: Should you develop a solution from scratch or buy something off the shelf? Sometimes the function being outsourced is just across the street. General Counsels, CFOs, HR Management are prime examples. So what do you outsource: Core or Context or both? TechbizConnection.

Outsource Development 100

Outsource Development Outsource Offshore Examples 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2011

Since my background includes software development, I often get the question about when to build a solution in-house, versus outsourcing it to a local company, near-shore service, or off-shore organization in China, India, or Eastern Europe. Don’t outsource your core competency. Intellectual property content. Technology level.

Outsource Development 90

Outsource Development Outsource Software Development Software 90

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2010

Since my background includes software development, I often get the question about when to build a solution in-house, versus outsourcing it to a local company, near-shore service, or off-shore organization in China, India, or Eastern Europe. Don’t outsource your core competency. Intellectual property content. Technology level.

Outsource Development 51

Outsource Development Outsource Software Offshore 51

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 25, 2023

For example, only a few people today still think of Amazon as an online provider of books and related goods, now that they have exploded their business world-wide into every product arena, added web services (AWS), television and film production (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer), a bricks-and-mortar grocery chain (Whole Foods), and more.

Outsource Development 140

Outsource Development Outsource Startup Metrics 140

SoCal CTO

JULY 23, 2012

I've previously addressed the role of a CTO in early-stages in my post Startup CTO or Developer. For example it includes the following kinds of things that a CTO should be addressing, but that may not be part of the expectation, time allocation, etc. for a Lead Developer: How much will it cost to build what we need to build?

CTO Coach 231

CTO Coach CTO Hire Outsource Development Develop 231

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2022

A good overall example is the synergy between Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page, as well as long-time Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Marty Zwilling.

Software Review 154

Software Review CTO Hire Outsource Development Startup 154

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 24, 2020

The company, which employed about 160 people, laid off 57 workers, according to documents filed with the California Employment Development Department. The latest example of Divergent’s technology is the 21C, a hypercar unveiled in March that was built using the additive manufacturing platform. The company’s No.

Startup 251

Startup Technical Review Outsource Development Platform 251

InfoChachkie

MAY 5, 2011

As you draft the agreement, include specific examples, especially when numeric formulas and calculations are involved. For instance, if you are describing the terms of a licensing fee, add one or more real-world examples which utilize real numbers. Part II of this series discusses the following contract traps: Powered-by Branding.

Outsource Development 244

Outsource Development Entrepreneur Resource Press 244

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

For example, I once worked for a small software company selling a sophisticated enterprise workflow solution. It provided an industry-leading graphic development interface, but was not so strong on modeling and simulation. As a result, we shared in capturing a new high-end market, without major new marketing or development.

Startup 173

Startup Outsource Development Examples Customer 173

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

It wasn’t so many years ago that starting a new e-commerce business on the Internet was a complex custom development project, usually costing a million dollars or more. You can now skip the mandatory office space rental, with secretary and bookkeeping staff, or outsourcing. Work out of your home, and keep your own books.

Entrepreneur 162

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Outsource Development 162

InfoChachkie

MAY 19, 2011

This series describes how entrepreneurs can craft company-changing agreements with BDCs, while avoiding Kiss of Death contract provisions. Guard against a preclusion that would deny you from utilizing the IP developed during the course of executing the agreement. Get The Cheese With Your Neck Intact.

Outsource Development 193

Outsource Development IP Technical Review Entrepreneur 193

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 24, 2020

First, my story as an example. In return, I said, I would give them more time than originally contracted for, and certainly would treat the relationship as special from that moment on. Use creative fundraising instead of equity or debt? By Dave Berkus. Every one of the CEOs said “yes.” How about your suppliers as partners?

Equity 156

Equity Outsource Development Customer Custom 156

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2023

Be a miser with contract services and facilities. Getting a sales contract before manufacturing inventory. For example, a software development startup raising $250,000 from angel investors better be able to operate on $25,000 per month. Think of these alternatives as paying interest on a loan, and manage them wisely.

Search Engine Optimization 103

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 103

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Along with a team of nine developers, the six young adult authors spent two months working nights and weekends to bring Realms of Ruin to life. They said that the authors, who also worked with a team of developers, ended the project because they felt that there was more to lose than there was to gain. a fan asked.

Writing 196

Writing Outsource Development Technical Review Examples 196

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Here are some examples: Marketing Professional. Every company and startups needs marketing experts, who are skilled and knowledgeable in the development of marketing programs, content creation, lead generation, and the utilization of social media. Software Development Professional. We are becoming a society of entrepreneurs.

Startup 106

Startup Social Media Course Entrepreneur 106

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

He provides dozens of ideas and examples to illustrate how this discipline can work, and the power it brings to any organization. An example is the evolution of computer control to screen touches and gestures, versus keys and mice. Outsource services back to the customer.

Entrepreneur 158

Entrepreneur Startup Outsource Development Design 158

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

As a firm we start by wanting to attract future partners who have worked at startups before and have developed a competence which might be marketing (Greg) or product and CEO experience (Kara) plus amazing Biz Dev experience (Hamet). And the contractions always come back. These are all of the intangibles we were looking for.

Venture Capital 408

Venture Capital Startup Outsource Development CitySearch 408

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For example, the development of reusable rocket technology by SpaceX and Amazon, who could not match NASA supplier budgets, has opened huge new opportunities in space travel and exploration. I’m often asked for the secret to this attribute in developing a team culture. Outsourcing of manufacturing is another option.

Resource 111

Resource Competition Outsource Development Startup 111

Berkonomics

MAY 20, 2021

Enterprise time, as opposed to personal time management, is the sum total of resources available to a company expressed in terms of time – time to develop, to debug, to produce, to deploy, to respond to issues, and to make changes in plans that are not working. The relationship between time and money. And yet another way to make that mistake.

Resource 156

Resource Outsource Development Metrics Customer 156

InfoChachkie

MAY 9, 2011

In many cases, agreements crafted by BDC lawyers resemble ConTraps rather than mutually beneficial contracts. This series describes how entrepreneurs can craft company-changing agreements with BDCs, while avoiding Kiss of Death contract provisions. Part III addresses these contract traps: World-wide Distribution. Free Pilots.

Outsource Development 170

Outsource Development Entrepreneur Press Technical Review 170

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 22, 2014

The latter would include coverage for assets such as physical inventory and equipment as well as business interruption which pays off if, for example, a fire or flood left your physical location inaccessible for a period of time. Outsourcing can be an extremely cost-effective solution here. Legal Expertise.

Startup 97

Startup Outsource Development Software Review Sales 97

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

For example, many investors I know tell me they look for business plans that allocate the largest portion of a requested investment to marketing, but most often see the top “ use of funds ” to be further product or service development. Always test the relationship before signing a contract.

Marketing 133

Marketing Customer Custom Outsource Development 133

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2020

Here are some examples: Marketing Professional. Every company and startups needs marketing experts, who are skilled and knowledgeable in the development of marketing programs, content creation, lead generation, and the utilization of social media. Software Development Professional. We are becoming a society of entrepreneurs.

Startup 164

Startup Social Media Course Entrepreneur 164

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2023

The potential for large currency swings may change the way you need to manage transactions, specify contract terms, and project futures. Uber and Airbnb are current examples of entrepreneurial efforts that are struggling with government regulations in new markets. Double the risk may mean half the opportunity.

Outsource Development 110

Outsource Development Social Media Entrepreneur Summary 110

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2020

Be a miser with contract services and facilities. Getting a sales contract before manufacturing inventory. For example, a software development startup raising $250,000 from angel investors better be able to operate on $25,000 per month. Think of these alternatives as paying interest on a loan, and manage them wisely.

Search Engine Optimization 124

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 124

InfoChachkie

MAY 9, 2011

In many cases, agreements crafted by BDC lawyers resemble ConTraps rather than mutually beneficial contracts. This series describes how entrepreneurs can craft company-changing agreements with BDCs, while avoiding Kiss of Death contract provisions. Part III addresses these contract traps: World-wide Distribution. Free Pilots.

Outsource Development 124

Outsource Development Entrepreneur Press Technical Review 124

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Many pundits will point to great entrepreneurs, including Steve Jobs at Apple, and Larry Ellison at Oracle, as examples of opinionated and egotistical leaders who succeeded without consideration for relationships. Don’t wait for the right people in business to find you – developers, investors, partners, or key customers.

Oracle 113

Oracle Entrepreneur Outsource Development Mentor 113

socalTECH

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Back in 2003 and 2004, we were focused on the international market, and started outsourcing to India and the Philippines for call center services. In terms of tactics, we went from 20-odd people at the company to just three people, myself and two developers. A good example of that was VantageILM.

Outsource Development 190

Outsource Development Startup Outsource Altadena 190

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2019

A good overall example is the synergy between Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page, as well as long-time Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Marty Zwilling.

Software Review 88

Software Review CTO Hire Outsource Development Startup 88

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Here is some data from Wikipedia: Microsoft – Bill Gates founded Microsoft in 1975, to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. Six years later, he managed to land a contract with IBM to provide their IBM PC base operating system. Very rare case.

Yahoo 127

Yahoo IBM IBM Startup 127

socalTECH

APRIL 30, 2018

For this morning's interview, we caught up with Elizabeth Cholawsky , the new CEO of Santa Barbara-based HG Data (www.hgdata.com), which develops software which helps marketers and salespeople understand the "technology stack" of their potential customers and prospects. I've been in product, product development, marketing, and management.

Santa Barbara 113

Santa Barbara High Tech Outsource Development Startup 113

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2020

For example, I used to regularly hear pitches for the next great social media site, usually focused on a special interest or niche , such as photography, cooking, healthy living, or a thousand others. Initially, you may be able to do everything in your startup, including product development, marketing, and shipping orders.

Startup 123

Startup Outsource Development Entrepreneur Outsource 123

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2021

With contract players, you assume a project duration, with easy transition to new players for the next campaign. For example, if your first scaling effort is a global one, you should be prioritizing “global launch experience.” It’s a numbers game of filling positions, without clarity on the expertise needed to deliver now.

Demand 143

Demand Training Outsource Development Organization 143

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 10, 2021

Entrepreneurs often have formidable technical expertise, key to developing a new product or service, but a great naïveté in management skills. You can only lead by example, and set equally high standards for the people around you. Inspire, Motivate, and Bring Out the Best in Your People.” No entrepreneur is born with these skills.

Startup 171

Startup Organization Training Entrepreneur 171

InfoChachkie

MAY 16, 2011

Thus, you must first create the playbook by which an independent sales rep can readily sell your product, including: identifying objections and developing strategies to overcome them, creating reference accounts and establishing meaningful customer adoption. 2) Secure Your Intellectual Property Too Early. 6) Rely On A Public Relations Agency.

Startup 242

Startup Outsource Development Outsource Sales 242

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The potential for large currency swings may change the way you need to manage transactions, specify contract terms, and project futures. Uber and Airbnb are current examples of entrepreneurial efforts that are struggling with government regulations in new markets. Double the risk may mean half the opportunity.

Marketing 134

Marketing Outsource Development Social Media Entrepreneur 134

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

To be clear, I define a product specification as the technical definition of your product, to be used for development and testing purposes, with a quick business summary for context. For example, “We just patented a new battery technology that will cut your smartphone charge time and cost in half.” You need both to survive.

Product 169

Product Summary Startup Examples 169