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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower

At TechEmpower, we frequently talk to startup founders, CEOs, product leaders, and other innovators about their next big tech initiative. 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?” What are your big milestones?

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6 Essential Leadership Practices Raise Accountability

Startup Professionals Musings

As an advisor to business executives and owners, I often hear discussions about employee accountability , almost always focusing on the negative. I would challenge you to look at accountability from a more positive perspective, as I see in a new book, “ Uncommon Accountability ,” by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington.

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7 Key Factors Obscure Your Customer Acquisition Costs

Startup Professionals Musings

As a business consultant and angel investor, I often ask for your own assessment of marketing ROI , or customer acquisition cost (CAC). While I realize that a high level of certainty in these numbers is an elusive goal, the value of doing the work, and benchmarking your business against competitors is well worth the effort.

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32 Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder

SoCal CTO

Of course, it's way more complex than just these questions. What are your key Startup Metrics ? How do you make your money? What already exists in your space? Who are your big competitors? Where do you stand on your brand, name, logo, positioning? Do you have a merchant account already set up?

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32 Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder

SoCal CTO

Of course, it's way more complex than just these questions. What are your key Startup Metrics ? How do you make your money? What already exists in your space? Who are your big competitors? Where do you stand on your brand, name, logo, positioning? Do you have a merchant account already set up?

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11 Quick Tips to Get More Value out of Your Board

Both Sides of the Table

I can’t change who your board members are so let me offer some thoughts on how to make your interactions with your board more productive. Of course it’s not required and many don’t do it. Of course it’s not required and many don’t do it. Your goal should be to have discussions with your board.

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The Importance of Benevolent Dictators

Both Sides of the Table

Should you increase your burn rate by adding 2 senior hires who will help you ship faster or sell more but then have less time for fund raising? It’s why I caution people about whom you choose as your co-founder. It is your job to face these decisions early rather than put off that which is unpleasant. Larry Page.

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