socalTECH

MAY 4, 2021

Irvine-based e-commerce software developer Kajabi said this morning that it has raised a massive, $550M funding round, which values the company at over $2 billion. The investment round firmly vaunts the company into unicorn territory. Kajabi's CEO and co-founder is Kenny Rueter.

Commerce 113

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 16, 2010

I am hearing from my project management team a bit of distrust in the technical capacity of our web development team. I think we suffer because of the distance and culture but the project management team takes every late delivery or small bug as evidence that the development team may not be capable. No communication between developers.

Develop 179

Develop Development Course Software Development 179

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

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. Are there specs?

Develop 396

Develop Development Startup SEO 396

Berkonomics

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Since this number is budgeted and pre-authorized, managers tend to focus upon other things such as sales, marketing and product development issues. There is an art to efficient management of a process, whether that is the process of bringing a product to market from R&D to production or developing a new product’s launch program.

Venture Capital 296

Venture Capital Product Marketing Resource 296

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

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. Are there specs?

Develop 384

Develop Development Startup SEO 384

socalTECH

AUGUST 27, 2018

Santa Barbara-based software developer QAD announced this morning that its CEO, Karl Lopker , has passed away. According to QAD, it will consider options for a permanent CEO appointment "in due course". According to QAD, Lopker passed away on Saturday, August 25th. Lopker was just 66 years old. READ MORE>>.

Santa Barbara 100

Santa Barbara Software Review Course Software Development 100

SoCal CTO

APRIL 2, 2013

I'm going to be looking at aspects like: Things to consider before building your MVP Features often overlooked when documenting an MVP for developers Understanding important metrics you want to measure Risks and challenges in developing an MVP. Have you Documented Your MVP for Your Developer s? Correct your course quickly.

CTO Coach 219

CTO Coach Metrics Framework Software Development 219

socalTECH

APRIL 17, 2013

El Segundo-based enterprise visualization software developer iRise is looking to its most loyal users to spread the word about the company''s software, which is used for prototyping and visualizing enterprise apps, by giving those users free, lifetime, personal access to the company''s software. READ MORE>>.

El Segundo 164

El Segundo Course Software Software Development 164

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2023

If you have a software development background like mine, I’m sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe.

Software Review 114

Software Review Technical Review Outsource Development Outsource 114

SoCal CTO

JUNE 26, 2012

They didn't feel they had visibility into timelines and costs for development of their software. In three of the cases, the founder was finding that the software teams (1 in-house, 2 outsourced) were delivering relatively well in the short-run. They couldn't plan their business. You are just setting yourself up for problems.

Outsource Development 254

Outsource Development Software Development Develop Development 254

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend. See [link] (more)

Orange County 100

Orange County Startup Course Software Development 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend. See [link] (more)

Orange County 100

Orange County Startup Course Software Development 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend. See [link] (more)

Orange County 100

Orange County Startup Course Software Development 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2020

If you have a software development background like mine, I’m sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe.

Outsource Development 122

Outsource Development Outsource Software Review Technical Review 122

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2023

Of course, their answer is that the second intends to get to market faster, but every engine has limits regardless the fuel applied. For example, a software development startup raising $250,000 from angel investors better be able to operate on $25,000 per month.

Search Engine Optimization 103

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 103

Berkonomics

AUGUST 10, 2017

Since this number is budgeted and pre-authorized, managers tend to focus upon other things such as sales, marketing and product development issues. There is an art to efficient management of a process, whether that is the process of bringing a product to market from R&D to production or developing a new product’s launch program.

Venture Capital 243

Venture Capital Product Resource Marketing 243

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2019

For years software development worked on a “waterfall model” in which you did research, design, build, test, deploy and then watch how users reacted to your product. The more you are regularly checking in the more room for course correction or at a minimum the more bought in board members are because they participated in the process.

Startup 234

Startup Slides Venture Capital Course 234

SoCal CTO

JUNE 13, 2011

Some common themes from the discussion: Know Where You Are Going Before you can possibly make a choice around language and framework you need to ask all the important questions that are talked about in Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Before You Develop Anything and Startup CTO or Developer.

Framework 330

Framework Startup Java PHP 330

socalTECH

MARCH 14, 2014

Are developers willing to invest their time and energy in building solutions around your products, company, or organization? They had to apply to become part of the process, but then, they came into the building, rolled up their sleeves, and got involved during a three day period to develop their idea. It was a great event.

Edmunds 172

Edmunds Southern California Ideas Startup 172

SoCal CTO

APRIL 28, 2014

There was a lot of passion in the room last week when I presented Working with Developers at the Stubbs Precellerator. I guess it should not be a surprise that Founders have lots of challenges working with developers. But my developers want to go into way too much detail. In fact, they often don’t really understand the business.

Develop 280

Develop Development CTO Coach CTO Hire 280

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2020

Of course, their answer is that the second intends to get to market faster, but every engine has limits regardless the fuel applied. For example, a software development startup raising $250,000 from angel investors better be able to operate on $25,000 per month.

Search Engine Optimization 124

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 124

SoCal CTO

MARCH 12, 2012

"I'm looking for a partner / cofounder who can not only head the technical aspects and build a working model of the site, but someone with the connections to put a great development team together when we need it. Make sure you go through the 32 Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder. Find out who is good.

CTO Hire 211

CTO Hire CTO Coach Startup Equity 211

SoCal CTO

MARCH 11, 2010

I’ve talked before about initial conversations with founders and the questions I’m likely going to ask Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Before You Develop Anything. Part of those questions are around Startup Metrics.

Metrics 159

Metrics Search Engine Optimization Startup Ideas 159

TechEmpower

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

As software developers, we're technophiles, so we enjoy these cycles and quite often find humor listening to the energy spent arguing on either side of issues. Not to downplay developer happiness. Few developers will find themselves at an extreme or precisely in the middle, and we're no exception. It's important to us.

Web 200

Web Platform Technology JavaScript 200

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Maybe you are going for a reality check on your current situation - wondering if you have a Weak Development Team or a Startup Founder Developer Gap. Maybe you have questions about the types of developers you need and even whether you need a Startup CTO or Developer or both. Small talk is not a motivator.

CTO Coach 211

CTO Coach Startup Web Guide 211

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

And of course, product managers relay the abstract to the engineering teams to ensure the delivered product is, what it was planned to be. The term a gile development is defined, and the panel agreed unanimously that maintaining this mindset is necessary. He has over 10 years of experience designing and developing digital products.

Product 87

Product Fandango Design Startup 87

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2014

If you have a software development background like mine, Im sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe.

Outsource Development 95

Outsource Development Outsource Offshore Software Review 95

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Oh, and if you didn’t guess, the title, “if you don’t have a discrete hypothesis you are incapable of failing” is, of course, an Eric Ries quote. 41:00 Transitioning from software to writing. 42:20 Did agile development influence you? 1:05:35 Middle class job of the next generation: software development!

Social Media 301

Social Media Startup Metrics Media 301

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Of course, their answer is that the second intends to get to market faster, but every engine has limits regardless the fuel applied. For example, a software development startup raising $250,000 from angel investors better be able to operate on $25,000 per month.

Startup 89

Startup Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media 89

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Of course, their answer is that the second intends to get to market faster, but every engine has limits regardless the fuel applied. For example, a software development startup raising $250,000 from angel investors better be able to operate on $25,000 per month.

Startup 108

Startup Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media 108

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

If you look at what you go through, starting high school, and maybe even middle or grade school, you go through your educational life managing courses, relationships with your teachers, and relationships with your parents. It's started with managing courses and grades, on to a whole array of other services. Talk about your background?

Education 124

Education Startup Course Tool 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2016

If you have a software development background like mine, I’m sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe.

Outsource Development 53

Outsource Development Outsource Software Review Technical Review 53

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 18, 2012

The firm also provides its platform as a software development kit for iOS and Android developers. Off course it could cost PayPal more if it were to pay gratuity or just letting them go with all their drive and innovation. Meanwhile developers will still have access to the card.io The firm charges 15¢ per scan.

Mobile 40

Mobile Course Software Development Platform 40

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 18, 2011

Now, they were able to raise enough money in the last 3 months to launch a product along with all the necessary software development to launch a pilot program for validating the idea. Of course, that doesn’t help here. Do they recognize any Startup Founder Developer Gap ? Don’t put yourself in this situation.

CTO 167

CTO CTO Hire CTO Coach Equity 167

Berkonomics

MARCH 30, 2010

Since this number is budgeted and pre-authorized, managers tend to focus upon other things such as sales, marketing and product development issues. There is an art to efficient management of a process, whether that is the process of bringing a product to market from R&D to production or developing a new product’s launch program.

Venture Capital 212

Venture Capital Product Resource Marketing 212

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 18, 2011

Now, they were able to raise enough money in the last 3 months to launch a product along with all the necessary software development to launch a pilot program for validating the idea. Of course, that doesn’t help here. Do they recognize any Startup Founder Developer Gap ? Don’t put yourself in this situation.

CTO 150

CTO CTO Hire CTO Coach Equity 150

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Of course, their answer is that the second intends to get to market faster, but every engine has limits regardless the fuel applied. For example, a software development startup raising $250,000 from angel investors better be able to operate on $25,000 per month.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media 105