Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Technology is so key to every business these days that experienced business-smart but non-tech entrepreneurs are feeling deeper and deeper in the hole. Startups succeed most often when the founding partners know how to build and run a business, rather than how to build and run technology.

Technology 87

Technology High Tech Startup Social Media 87

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2023

Outsource what is non-strategic to optimize leverage. Smart entrepreneurs never outsource their core competency, and never rely on intellectual property they don’t own. Start early looking at production automation, proven process technologies, and minimum staff approaches, before you begin scaling.

Tips 135

Tips Invest Startup Outsource 135

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Outsourcing your core competency does not work. Young high-tech startups are at constant risk of forgetting that they actually need to sell the wonderful technology they invented. Outsourcing any of these critical roles is very expensive, and usually not very effective. The sales professional.

Technical Advisors 123

Technical Advisors Startup Outsource Development High Tech 123

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2020

Technology is so key to every business these days that experienced business-smart but non-tech entrepreneurs are feeling deeper and deeper in the hole. Startups succeed most often when the founding partners know how to build and run a business, rather than how to build and run technology.

Competition 174

Competition High Tech Startup Social Media 174

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2022

Trade shows and conferences can produce hundreds of new qualified leads for your business, as well as build relationships with industry leaders, outsourcing vendors, and potential partners. These also will keep you better informed on new technologies, trends, and likely competitors. Secure outside expansion funding through investors.

Technical Review 142

Technical Review Social Media Conference Customer 142

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2020

Outsource what is non-strategic to optimize leverage. Smart entrepreneurs never outsource their core competency, and never rely on intellectual property they don’t own. Start early looking at production automation, proven process technologies, and minimum staff approaches, before you begin scaling.

Startup 154

Startup Outsource Ideas Research 154

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 20, 2010

A few people have asked me to try and define the perfect startup organization chart. Because more technology people probably read startup blogs I’m guessing this post will come under more scrutiny. Still, I believe I’m offering an accurate representation of the ideal configuration of the main technology leaders.

CTO Hire 400

CTO Hire Fractional VPE Startup Outsource Development 400

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2023

Customers won’t pay to see your new employees learning on the job, and outsourcing the real work to a cheap labor source is a recipe for disaster. This substantiates your expertise and value, builds peer relationships, gives you access to the people and technology to keep you current. Practice being a good communicator.

Startup 111

Startup Training Services Writing 111

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2023

I’m not suggesting that you model your startup after the complex corporate organizations you hated in your last job, but there are at least eight key functions and activities that every investor expects to find in a startup proposal with any real potential to change the world. Formalize the use of tools and information technology.

Outsource Development 115

Outsource Development Startup Competition Ideas 115

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Outsourcing your core competency does not work. Young high-tech startups are at constant risk of forgetting that they actually need to sell the wonderful technology they invented. Outsourcing any of these critical roles is very expensive, and usually not very effective. The sales professional.

Technical Advisors 123

Technical Advisors Outsource Development Startup High Tech 123

Frank Addante

MAY 12, 2007

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? the Rubicon Project (Internet Advertising Technology) Status: Pre-Launch Visit the Rubicon Project Website Startup 5.0: Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. I am still a big fan of outsourcing.

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development Outsource Software Review Startup 40

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2020

Customers won’t pay to see your new employees learning on the job, and outsourcing the real work to a cheap labor source is a recipe for disaster. This substantiates your expertise and value, builds peer relationships, gives you access to the people and technology to keep you current. Practice being a good communicator.

Startup 174

Startup Training Services Writing 174

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

We're owned by Sirona, a large multinational, which provides almost anything a dentist needs to practice medicine and dentistry, from large scale technology to devices, to digital scanners, to really mundane things like glue and gauze. That's the path that led me here, and really what I'm doing here is building a marketing technology company.

Startup 113

Startup CitySearch Outsource Development Organization 113

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Despite the excitement and lure of startups to those in the tech industry, not everyone wants to join a startup after college--according to Mike Gammarino , who is helping to organize a new effort here to recruit students to startups. Mike Gammarino: I'm an entrepreneur who has been working in technology since I graduated.

Startup 206

Startup Technical Review Outsource Yahoo 206

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 19, 2013

While I have some sympathy with not investing too heavily in sales people until the product has properly been tested and commercialized in the enterprise environment, in the end it’s a fact that it takes sales people to move product through large organizations. These are the lifeblood of your sales organization.

Startup 403

Startup Sales Software Review Technical Review 403

Southern California Edison Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

While some organizations may have the resources to manage their own network, an in-house team without the right technical prowess may still struggle to handle their networks in the most cost-effective and productive way. By partnering with an MNSP, organizations can receive four main benefits: Cost Savings. Improved Network Quality.

Networking 54

Networking Services Organization Technical Support 54

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2020

I’m not suggesting that you model your startup after the complex corporate organizations you hated in your last job, but there are at least eight key functions and activities that every investor expects to find in a startup proposal with any real potential to change the world. Formalize the use of tools and information technology.

Entrepreneur 131

Entrepreneur Outsource Development Startup Competition 131

InfoChachkie

JUNE 4, 2012

Once you prove that a substantial number of people are willing to pay more for your solution than it costs you to provide it, you can then consider licensing your underlying technology. Fallacy: Most large organizations are driven by the fear of loss, rather than hope of gain. Secure Your Intellectual Property Too Early.

Entrepreneur 272

Entrepreneur Outsource Ideas Technical Review 272

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2020

As a result, he missed opportunities, and the whole organization suffered. Use technology and tools, but don’t let them sink you. Don’t forget the wealth of “gig” experts for outsourcing at a low cost. As an entrepreneur starting a new business, you have a lot to learn. Commit to business excellence, but reject perfectionism.

Product 123

Product Startup Tips Entrepreneur 123

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 2, 2013

The advantages of the cloud are apparent whether you’re a multinational enterprise organization or an SMB. Business opportunities are popping up around cloud computing technology, too, according to cloud computing consultant and blogger Phil Wainewright.

Cloud Computing 85

Cloud Computing Marketing CIO Organization 85

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Outsourcing your core competency does not work. Young high-tech startups are at constant risk of forgetting that they actually need to sell the wonderful technology they invented. Outsourcing any of these critical roles is very expensive, and usually not very effective. The sales professional.

Technical Advisors 105

Technical Advisors Outsource Development Startup High Tech 105

Jason Nazar

JULY 1, 2016

It’s hard to fully appreciate the complexity of keeping an organization with thousands of employees moving forward. I’ve been advising and consulting large organizations for many years now, and here is the advice I share with them, from the perspective of a serial entrepreneur. I’m on my fourth startup now with Comparably.

Entrepreneur 55

Entrepreneur Company Companies Outsource Development 55

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2015

Outsource what is non-strategic to optimize leverage. Smart entrepreneurs never outsource their core competency, and never rely on intellectual property they don’t own. Start early looking at production automation, proven process technologies, and minimum staff approaches, before you begin scaling.

Startup 103

Startup Outsource Invest Ideas 103

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Outsourcing your core competency does not work. Young high-tech startups are at constant risk of forgetting that they actually need to sell the wonderful technology they invented. Outsourcing any of these critical roles is very expensive, and usually not very effective. The sales professional.

Technical Advisors 57

Technical Advisors Startup Outsource Development High Tech 57

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2014

Outsourcing your core competency does not work. Young high-tech startups are at constant risk of forgetting that they actually need to sell the wonderful technology they invented. Outsourcing any of these critical roles is very expensive, and usually not very effective. The sales professional.

Technical Advisors 98

Technical Advisors Startup Outsource Development High Tech 98

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

I’ve been having discussions with several people recently about the role of the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in very early stage companies. Of course, I have an advantage because I organize the LA CTO Forum. What technology research is required? What technologies will we use? What do we build in-house or outsource?

Fractional CTO 225

Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire CTO Coach 225

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

Outsource what is non-strategic to optimize leverage. Smart entrepreneurs never outsource their core competency, and never rely on intellectual property they don’t own. Start early looking at production automation, proven process technologies, and minimum staff approaches, before you begin scaling.

Tips 111

Tips Startup Outsource Ideas 111

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2017

This technology is not only spawning a new generation of entrepreneurs, but is also changing the educational landscape, all the way down to early grade school. Opportunities to meet investors and support organizations. In my view as an advisor to new ventures, the Maker Movement is an integral part of a new age of the entrepreneur.

Ideas 61

Ideas Outsource Development Startup Education 61

socalTECH

JUNE 9, 2014

We have a team of people and technology which scours the Internet, and looks for videos we like and think would be a perfect fit for our Youtube channels. That''s relevant, because of our third piece, where we have been hired by traditional media companies, to basically provide them a turnkey, outsources content acquisition team.

Media 235

Media Content Startup IP 235

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

Outsource what is non-strategic to optimize leverage. Smart entrepreneurs never outsource their core competency, and never rely on intellectual property they don’t own. Start early looking at production automation, proven process technologies, and minimum staff approaches, before you begin scaling.

Funding 67

Funding Startup Outsource Ideas 67

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2014

Technology is so key to every business these days that experienced business-smart but non-tech entrepreneurs are falling deeper and deeper in the hole. Startups succeed most often when the founding partners know how to build and run a business, rather than how to build and run technology.

High Tech 103

High Tech Entrepreneur Startup Social Media 103

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Customers won’t pay to see your new employees learning on the job, and outsourcing the real work to a cheap labor source is a recipe for disaster. This substantiates your expertise and value, builds peer relationships, gives you access to the people and technology to keep you current. Practice being a good communicator.

Services 72

Services Startup Training Writing 72

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2014

This will include the first version of many critical processes that can be split out later, including market opportunity, requirements, product definition, business model, sales process, and organization. If you are contracting or outsourcing, this is even more important. Leverage information technology.

Startup 107

Startup Outsource Development Training Outsource 107

socalTECH

APRIL 30, 2018

For this morning's interview, we caught up with Elizabeth Cholawsky , the new CEO of Santa Barbara-based HG Data (www.hgdata.com), which develops software which helps marketers and salespeople understand the "technology stack" of their potential customers and prospects. That took quite a bit of investment in organic growth and acquisitions.

Santa Barbara 113

Santa Barbara High Tech Outsource Development Startup 113

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 27, 2016

Technology is so key to every business these days that experienced business-smart but non-tech entrepreneurs are feeling deeper and deeper in the hole. Startups succeed most often when the founding partners know how to build and run a business, rather than how to build and run technology.

High Tech 58

High Tech Startup Social Media Entrepreneur 58

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Even when your startup is a one-man show, you will soon find that you are “out of control,” unless you start organizing and writing down how and when key things need to get done. If you are contracting or outsourcing, this is even more important. Leverage information technology. Product development process.

Startup 102

Startup Outsource Development Writing Training 102

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2015

I’m not suggesting that you model your startup after the complex corporate organizations you hated in your last job, but there are at least eight key functions and activities that every investor expects to find in a startup proposal with any real potential to change the world. Formalize the use of tools and information technology.

Outsource Development 99

Outsource Development Startup Competition Ideas 99