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5 Sources Of Ideas That Turn Into The Next Big Thing

Startup Professionals Musings

In my opinion, real pain points for most people do not include a new user interface for Facebook, a new programming platform for app development, or a new size smart phone. Here are some key drivers that will likely lead you to a fundable idea: A business crisis. Usually, people pay to relieve pain before buying luxury items.

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Selecting a Software Development Company in 2024

TechEmpower

Is user interface and graphic design a necessity? Are specific technologies or platforms involved in your project? You'll discover firms that are prolific in design/interface and light on development, and vice versa. You'll discover firms that are prolific in design/interface and light on development, and vice versa.

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Every Online User Platform Needs Revenue To Survive

Startup Professionals Musings

A question that I still hear debated often is whether a new online platform startup growth strategy should focus on user count or profits. Design a product or service that you can sell. In the long run, everyone wants both profitability and user growth, but the question is which comes first.

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App development shop V/One is giving away 50,000 free mobile app builds to budding LA mobile businesses

TechCrunch LA

The Los Angeles-based app development shop, V/One , is giving away 50,000 free mobile app builds through the rest of April as the company officially launches its platform for would-be, LA-based mobile app moguls. “I had an app idea but no real idea how to executive it. I’m non-technical, meaning I can’t code.

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As fashion has its metaverse moment, one app looks to bridge real and virtual worlds for sneakerheads

TechCrunch LA

Its goal is to give hypebeasts a chance to collect virtual versions of their physical objects of desire and win points to maybe buy the gear they crave, while also providing a showcase where brands can discover new design talent to make the next generation of cult collaborations and launch careers. View this post on Instagram.

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8 Traits Of The Most Highly Creative Startup Founders

Startup Professionals Musings

In researching this question, I reviewed a classic book by Bryan Mattimore, “ Idea Stormers: How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs ,” which details eight attributes of the most creative people, which seem to match the mindsets of some of the best entrepreneurs I know. Always open to new things. Finding and transferring principles.

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10 Ways To Use Social Media To Be Authentic and Open

Startup Professionals Musings

This element is sharing information through the new video, audio, and interactive media about, and the logic behind decisions, direction, or strategy with the goal of gaining buy-in to the idea so everyone is working toward the same goal. It can also be for solving everyday problems, like logo design or open source code. Centralized.