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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: So, you need to develop a product?

Frank Addante

Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. By Frank Addante Development resources are in high demand. So, find Scrappy engineers, hire them, motivate them, keep them happy and keep them challenged.

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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: Startup 5.0 – I’m just going to chill out for a bit… (OK, for a month…)

Frank Addante

Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. We initially hired him as our in-house recruiter. Our IT group was not able to support all of the new people we hired. Zondigo, Inc. Startup 3.0:

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