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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower

At TechEmpower, we frequently talk to startup founders, CEOs, product leaders, and other innovators about their next big tech initiative. 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?” What are your big milestones?

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32 Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder

SoCal CTO

Please be able to provide me with a few specific examples of different types of customers, what they need, what the system will do for them. What are your key Startup Metrics ? How do you make your money? What already exists in your space? Who are your big competitors? What are some good examples of similar sites?

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32 Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder

SoCal CTO

Please be able to provide me with a few specific examples of different types of customers, what they need, what the system will do for them. What are your key Startup Metrics ? How do you make your money? What already exists in your space? Who are your big competitors? What are some good examples of similar sites?

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Why Your Marketing Campaign Sucks

Both Sides of the Table

Creating awareness for your brand and products is one of the lifebloods of technology startups yet in a world where so many companies are being created it becomes difficult to rise above the noise. Ever notice how some companies tend to be in the press all the time and your big new product launch struggled for inches?

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How to Minimize the Red Tape and Taxes of a Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

If you aren’t so sure, need something fast, or need to keep your costs low, then an LLC is the best legal and taxable entity to facilitate your startup. Here are the key steps: Form the simplest legal entity early to cover your efforts. Now would be a good time to see your lawyer or accountant if you need more details.

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When A Startup Chooses IPO Most Founders Are Out

Startup Professionals Musings

They don’t realize that this option would likely be their worst nightmare, since it costs millions for the road show, usually dilutes your equity to a tiny fraction, and takes away all your entrepreneurial control. Consider the recent example of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg. Higher administrative expenses.

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An IPO Exit Strategy Puts the Entrepreneur at Risk

Startup Professionals Musings

They don’t realize that this option would likely be their worst nightmare, since it costs millions for the road show, usually dilutes your equity to a tiny fraction, and takes away all your entrepreneurial control. Consider the recent example of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg. Higher administrative expenses.