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Startup CTO or Developer

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But be careful, and mind the gap – the Founder-Developer Gap, that is! Hiring a hands-on lead developer might seem like the right move for an early stage startup. It’s understandable - a hands-on developer can produce a product. Founder-Developer Gap How big is your startup’s Founder-Developer Gap?

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

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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?” ” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” The innovator/developer relationship needs to be a conversation.

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Selecting a Software Development Company in 2024

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million software developers worldwide. Given this diversity, it's important to be selective in the development services company with whom you choose to partner. You'll discover firms that are prolific in design/interface and light on development, and vice versa. How do they verify the ongoing progress of development?

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LA gets a big SaaS exit as Fastly nabs the Culver City-based Signal Sciences for $775M

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“Our team couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to join Fastly to continue to drive forward security protections that empower developers. Fastly was founded to meet developers’ need for greater visibility and control. Morgan Stanley & Co.

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Corent Technologies Finds $3.0M For SaaS Enablement

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Aliso Viejo-based Corent Technologies , the developer of software which helps turn corporate applications into software-as-a-service, has raised another $3.0M corent saas software enterprise enable microsoft' in funding, according to a regulatory filing from the firm Wednesday. READ MORE>>.

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PayEngine Picks Up $1.6M for SaaS Payments

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Los Angeles-based PayEngine, a startup developing a white label, payment platform for software-as-a-service companies, has raised $1.6M in a seed funding, the company said this morning. The funding came from Mucker Capital, BAM Ventures, I2BF Global Ventures, HIVE Ventures and other strategic investors, according to the company.

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NationBuilder Opens Developer API

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Los Angeles-based NationBuilder , which develops software-as-a-service to help groups organize their supporters, has opened up a new set of APIs for third party developers. The firm said it already had a number of companies using the APIs, which allow developers to access a nationwide database of voters, contacts, and much more.

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