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Startups and a Common Misunderstanding in Agile Software Development

SoCal CTO

I've done four Free CTO Consulting Sessions in the past month with startup founders who all had run into variations of the same problem. They didn't feel they had visibility into timelines and costs for development of their software. The teams involved didn't seem to be exhibiting many of the Symptoms of a Weak Development Team.

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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. Plan for past the initial MVP. 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?

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6 Reasons To Build A Working Model Of Your Solution

Startup Professionals Musings

Show investors that you are committed, and past the idea stage. Don’t spend your whole development budget, before finding that you need another iteration. A three-dimensional prototype is always better than just a documented specification when negotiating contracts for manufacturing, support, and marketing.

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7 Strategies To Prepare For The Next Customer Change

Startup Professionals Musings

In reality, data today is only memory about past transactions. Too many businesses still tolerate archaic IT tools, or resort to rogue mashups developed to circumvent the approved tools. Traditional waterfall development and outsourcing won’t keep up with change. Don’t count on big data alone to save you.

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6 Ways A Prototype Will Add Value To Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Show investors that you are committed, and past the idea stage. Don’t spend your whole development budget, before finding that you need another iteration. A three-dimensional prototype is always better than just a documented specification when negotiating contracts for manufacturing, support, and marketing.

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ConTraps Part III – Contract Traps Entrepreneurs Should Avoid At All Costs

InfoChachkie

This series describes how entrepreneurs can craft company-changing agreements with BDCs, while avoiding Kiss of Death contract provisions. In some instances, it will be appropriate to grandfather ongoing payments due regional distributors for their past performance. Get The Cheese With Your Neck Intact.

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6 Ways A Prototype Will Enhance Your Startup Idea

Startup Professionals Musings

Show investors that you are committed, and past the idea stage. Don’t spend your whole development budget, before finding that you need another iteration. A three-dimensional prototype is always better than just a documented specification when negotiating contracts for manufacturing, support, and marketing.

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