socalTECH

JANUARY 12, 2010

Simi Valley-based Xavient Information Systems , a provider of IT outsourcing services, and Virginia-based Vision360 , a provider of custom software development, testing, and other services for the telecommunications industry, said today that they are in a definitive merger agreement, where Xavient will acquired Vision360.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2022

In fact, I would broaden the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” 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. Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 24, 2008

Thursday, October 30, 2008 -- Microsoft Professional Developers Conference. PDC is the definitive Microsoft event for software developers and architects focused on the future of the Microsoft platform. See [link].

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OCTOBER 23, 2008

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 -- Microsoft Professional Developers Conference. PDC is the definitive Microsoft event for software developers and architects focused on the future of the Microsoft platform. See [link].

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OCTOBER 22, 2008

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 -- Microsoft Professional Developers Conference. PDC is the definitive Microsoft event for software developers and architects focused on the future of the Microsoft platform. See [link].

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OCTOBER 21, 2008

Monday, October 27, 2008 -- Microsoft Professional Developers Conference. PDC is the definitive Microsoft event for software developers and architects focused on the future of the Microsoft platform. See [link].

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 1, 2008

a provider of mobile testing and application development services for the wireless industry, has been acquired by a Chinese firm. According to VanceInfo Technologies, it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wireless Info Tech, in a deal worth $1.08M in cash plus stock. San Diego-based Wireless Info Tech Ltd.,

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 1, 2008

iRise provides software which are used by product managers and others to define and create web applications; those definitions are used by software developers to implement real products. According to iRise, the new templates are available at no charge. READ MORE>>

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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. And you definitely should have ideas around important proof points for the business. Part of those questions are around Startup Metrics.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 24, 2011

I have used that book’s lessons to teach process improvement to many types of businesses, including software development, supply chain management and retail fulfillment. Think of the literal definition of a bottleneck in the business environment.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 18, 2011

I received an inquiry from a reader of my blog and thought I would provide some thoughts, but would definitely welcome input: I am an unpaid CTO of a small startup. Do they recognize any Startup Founder Developer Gap ? For me – I would definitely start by soul-searching – do I want to still be involved? Do I trust the founders?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2019

In fact, I would broaden the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” 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. Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales.

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SoCal CTO

MAY 21, 2012

Why Software Development Goes Bad So Often and What You Can Do About It Most likely you've heard the staggering statistics on failure of software projects with different reports showing 28% success rates. Then, he explores how several startups have leveraged those services and data in interesting ways.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 18, 2011

I received an inquiry from a reader of my blog and thought I would provide some thoughts, but would definitely welcome input: I am an unpaid CTO of a small startup. Do they recognize any Startup Founder Developer Gap ? For me – I would definitely start by soul-searching – do I want to still be involved? Do I trust the founders?

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Maybe you have questions about the types of developers you need and even whether you need a Startup CTO or Developer or both. Or you want to know about whether you have the right Web Development Company. Or what else you might need in Document Your MVP for a Developer.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 13, 2012

I had been a developer, working at a software publisher as a software developer working on consule games, and wanted to get back into publishing. We saw a huge opportunity with phones, because we did not want to sit through the two year development cycle that console games are subject to. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2014

In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” 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. Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 1, 2010

Software development company ACME AtronOmatic has just released iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch application named Bandana. Okay, I know this is a strange one but what this company has developed is really interesting and I can really see their method of use of the iPhone Bluetooth taking off. Bandana is officially dubbed "The Gaydar App".

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

There are a bunch of questions in Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Before You Develop Anything , Startup Founder Developer Gap , and in Startup CTO or Developer. If you are a non-technical founder, you will definitely need help to do this. Then comes the in-person interviews.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 12, 2012

I've talked about that in lots of other posts, so you can visit some of these to help determine what you specifically need: Startup CTO or Developer Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Before You Develop Anything Key ingredients in the equation are: How complex is the system? Ask them about your concept.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” 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. Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

There are a bunch of questions in Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Before You Develop Anything , Startup Founder Developer Gap , and in Startup CTO or Developer. If you are a non-technical founder, you will definitely need help to do this. Then comes the in-person interviews.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2017

In fact, I would broaden the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” 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. Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 22, 2007

Where I use LinkedIn: * I definitely use LinkedIn for Specific Requests - Ex. I definitely check people out using LinkedIn. However, it definitely has served as a hub. Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2012

It definitely works, but may be beyond your budget. If you already have some technical people on board, like software developers, and need a new manager, you supply the candidates based on credentials, and let them do initial interviews and make recommendations. This is the technical equivalent of an “executive recruiter.”

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InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 10, 2012

You definitely have a nice start. He lamented that sales at his former startup, Microline Software, were initially difficult to achieve because his target market was software developers. to actionable user feedback, "Just went through the demo. Seems like a combo of Mixpanel and intercom.io.". Hacker Downside.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

So, definition: when I talk about a business plan I’m not talking about a 40-page Word document outlining your market approach. That died with waterfall software development. I have seen really great product people espouse the death of the business plan. Do so at your peril.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2011

In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” 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. Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2011

It definitely works, but may be beyond your budget. If you already have some technical people on board, like software developers, and need a new manager, you supply the candidates based on credentials, and let them do initial interviews and make recommendations. This is the technical equivalent of an “executive recruiter.”

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 23, 2007

And there are definitely other service providers who provide things like marketing services who are interesting, so its not all service providers, its more like the wealth management types. Unfortunately, a lot of networking events attract more service providers and people out of work than interesting people.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2010

In this article, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” 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. Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales.

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socalTECH

MARCH 11, 2016

What do you get when you combine a charitable pub crawl, the movie Anchorman, and a software developer randomly hired off Craigslist? In the case of San Diego's Classy (www.classy.org), you get an extremely popular piece of software-as-a-service to help you manage a nonprofit and its fundraising efforts.

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socalTECH

JULY 20, 2009

Both will stick around, but the universe is definitely working with open source in their development cycle. Certainly, the use of common components will speed software development, as people realize it's not necessary to reinvent the wheel. Adam Lieber: Skype and IRC is our main communications channels in our company.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Part of the success of Hue lies in Philips’ early decision to provide a Software Development Kit (SDK), meaning there are now over 200 third-party iOS , Android , and even a few Windows Phone, apps that control your lighting in ways you never dreamed possible. This is definitely one of the coolest uses for your living room Hues.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 28, 2014

Other Topics Covered I also covered topics that are covered more thoroughly in the following posts: Document Your MVP for a Developer. I’m a long way into development and I’m 90% done and we are having issues getting it completed See Symptoms of a Weak Development Team and Poor Software Developers - Pull the Plug Early.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 22, 2015

If you are a Tier1 company, you will definitely look for a software development partner who knows these regulations and has security certification such as ISO 27001. Who knows, maybe this app is coming to your favorite car brand? Infotainment Revolution. All IVI systems are strictly controlled by safety and security regulations.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 8, 2014

“It’s a matter of adoption, but it’s definitely coming. “ Originally, I was in software development – not as a programmer, but designing and planning with a strong marketing background. In 4-5 years, the world will be very different.” ” Says Emir. The Man Behind Mobile. ” What?

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