SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 19, 2012

It's the same as when I've created financial models and then have it reviewed by a hard-core CFO, sophisticated investor or similar kind of expert. And in the case of defining mobile/web/software, there is even more variability in terms of form and format. Developers don't need everything to be fully documented.

Develop 354

Develop Development Technical Review CTO Coach 354

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

That died with waterfall software development. I’m not even talking about your 12-page Powerpoint presentation that you need to raise venture capital or to talk with potential biz dev partners. Do you really want to spent $100k building a product to discover through Customer Development that the market is too small?

Web 2.0 334

Web 2.0 Venture Capital Web Technical Review 334

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

This is exactly the reason I like people who present to me to start with their personal bios. When I first met the team in San Diego they had only been working on their software for 5 months. The exact same team had worked on 2 previous customer service startups (and 1 non-CS product). Another example.

Entrepreneur 267

Entrepreneur Startup SaaS San Diego 267

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 5, 2012

Those with their ideas selected were out on the prowl, looking to recruit the top designer or developer in the room. Teams reconvened Saturday morning at 9:00 AM and continued to code and build their startup throughout the day. Pitches kicked off with 13 teams in total presenting. What a SWLA. making this their first SWLA.

Startup 66

Startup Mahalo Technical Review Idealab 66

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The United States is now a debtor nation to China and that the bill is about to come due. Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers - SoCal CTO , November 1, 2010 I had a recent email dialog with the founder of a company looking for a CTO for their startup. These are probably the two sites where I've posted the most reviews.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 3, 2010

5 Lessons from 150 startup pitches - A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks , July 11, 2010 I just reviewed several hundred startup pitches for Capital Factory. Coming up with a memorable tagline can present an even greater challenge. Most were on paper and video; 20 were invited to pitch in person. Not that I blame you!

Startup 217

Startup Venture Capital Blogging Software Review 217