Design Mentor Organization Outsource 
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 27, 2020
I’m a total believer in servant leadership and mentoring others, but nobody wins when you are in charge as an entrepreneur, and the business fails because you didn’t do your job. As a result, he missed opportunities, and the whole organization suffered. Don’t forget the wealth of “gig” experts for outsourcing at a low cost.
Frank Addante
MAY 12, 2007
Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? Outsourcing By Frank Addante (Part 5 of a 5 part series: " So, you need to develop a product? ") Outsourcing has become a popular topic and practice these days. I have been outsourcing to India since before it became popular. A BIG THANK YOU.
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SoCal CTO
JANUARY 26, 2010
Of course, I have an advantage because I organize the LA CTO Forum. Given likely market changes, how will we design and build so that the systems can respond to marketplace changes? What do we build in-house or outsource? What other kinds of capabilities such as graphic design, user interaction, product manager, QA will we need?
Jason Nazar
MAY 2, 2016
File the Articles of Organization and an Operating Agreement with the Secretary of State’s Office. Design a logo ( 99designs ). Business Mentors. Speak to entrepreneurs and leaders in your industry and consider asking them to be your mentor. If outsourced development is needed, use Guru or Elance.
SoCal CTO
JULY 23, 2012
Given likely market changes, how will we design and build so that the systems can respond to marketplace changes? What do we build in-house or outsource? What other kinds of capabilities such as graphic design, user interaction, product manager, QA will we need? How can we phase development to balance cost, features, risk, etc?
SoCal Delicious
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
I have met dozens of brilliant technologists with fantastic ideas, ideas requiring nurturing, mentoring and support. These weaknesses can be addressed in a variety of ways, ranging from engaging part-time, outsourced help to bringing on experienced advisors to help out early in the company's life. Seek advice from a mentor.
SoCal CTO
SEPTEMBER 8, 2010
Often board members give entrepreneurs two bits of advice regarding scale: Get a mentor. Recently I cleaned out and organized our basement. Of the 8 founders at the dinner, half of them had a design/ui/ux background. If you want to build an important company, then at some point you have to scale. Has convertible debt won?
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