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Are you ready to scrap the system and restart?  

Berkonomics

Make sure you include someone at least reasonably aware of AI or robotics developments and resources. Consultants, outsourcing, and scrapping the system [Email readers, continue here…] If internal resources cannot handle the solution, it is time to find an outside resource that can.

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22 Los Angeles Startups You Need to Watch Out For

Tech.Co

HATCHBEAUTY Products is a company focused on beauty innovation, specializing in working with brands and retailers on product development, creative services, and strategic planning in cosmetic, skincare, hair care, fragrance, and beauty accessories. HATCHBEAUTY Products, LLC. Micro Quality Labs Inc. The Camp Transformation Center. Xencor Inc.

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Startups and a Common Misunderstanding in Agile Software Development

SoCal CTO

They didn't feel they had visibility into timelines and costs for development of their software. In three of the cases, the founder was finding that the software teams (1 in-house, 2 outsourced) were delivering relatively well in the short-run. My belief is that you shouldn't sign that contract.

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VR Company Specular Theory Lands $4.5 Million Air Force Contract

L.A. Business Journal

million contract with the Defense Department to expand development of its training products for the Air Force. Venice-based virtual reality software company Specular Theory Inc. secured a $4.5

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6 Realities To Evaluate Your Outsourcing Alternatives

Startup Professionals Musings

If you have a software development background like mine, I’m sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe.

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PR Is A Passion Play That Cannot Be Outsourced

InfoChachkie

Rather than directly explaining their value proposition with all the passion and heartfelt stridency that only an entrepreneur can deliver, they outsource this communication to a Public Relations (PR) firm. Beyond PR, such roles include: Sales, Product Development, Strategic Planning and Fund Raising. Thought not. Share and Enjoy.

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Technical Advisors: Every Web/Mobile Startup Must Have One

SoCal CTO

Structure development contracts appropriately or directing the in-house team appropriately. Look at the business and determine what's going to make sense from a development perspective in the short-term, longer-term. Would you create contracts without an attorney? Do you really have control of the development?