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For experienced CTOs, what would entice you to team up with a first time entrepreneur?

Last updated on July 21st, 2017

I get quite a lot of requests from entrepreneurs looking for a CTO/tech founder. Main things I have found very useful in deciding if its worth pursuing: 1.... More

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How do I know I won’t get ripped off hiring an outsourced software developer?

Daniel Kaza Founder at Softup

July 21st, 2017

I would suggest to Call the references. Check out their past work. Ask to work with them for a period of time just to get a feel for their work. Some... More

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I had unsuccessful launch on ProductHunt. What's next?

Bill Lennan Red Rope Social - everyone is an influencer.

July 21st, 2017

It could be as simple as product hunt's audience isn't your user demographic. Who are your rabid fans? Also - paid traffic isn't a real metric of... More

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My advisor sucks and I want my equity back. How do I do this?

Brooke Wentz CEO, Founder at Seven Seas Music

July 21st, 2017

Hi - I had a similar issue, and simply emailed the advisor the following: Since we haven’t been able to connect and you seem occupied by other... More

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We want to use crowdfunding to raise $25K-$35K. Which platform?

Abduljabbar Zia Usman CEO, project manager, explorer

July 21st, 2017

try gofundme.com

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What care did you take in public launching your start-up?

Felipe Miranda Founder at Infinity Trend Ltd. Making Sustainable Fashion mainstream

July 21st, 2017

“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.” ― Mike Tyson Just launch it and listen carefully of what the market is... More

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What is the best way to become involved in a startup or new company?

Nishant Shukla I am the wizard of angular and node

July 21st, 2017

You should try startup portals like this and search the person with delightful thoughts. You might be creator, investor or communication person. More

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How do I know I won’t get ripped off hiring an outsourced software developer?

Steve Owens

July 21st, 2017

- Stick with established companies that have been in biz for years. - Call their references. - Make sure their customers look like you. - Jointly... More

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I had unsuccessful launch on ProductHunt. What's next?

Shibu Kurian

July 21st, 2017

Hi, could you share me details of your site & a brief about it, an elevated pitch on what you perceive the product is all about. Moreover pitching... More

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We want to use crowdfunding to raise $25K-$35K. Which platform?

Michael Harrington Curiosity to know. Discovery to do.

July 21st, 2017

Indiegogo, StartEngine, and WeFunder. You need to talk to each of them to answer your questions. -- Michael Harrington michael@harrington.com *www.tukaglobal.com... More

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We have the Product mapped out. How do we find (inexpensive) help in building the MVP?

Peter Liepmann

July 20th, 2017

What do CUSTOMERs think of your MVP?

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My advisor sucks and I want my equity back. How do I do this?

Barry Burr founder, Barry Beams llc, a startup to re-light your night.

July 20th, 2017

Equity bottom-feeders are out there. Most if not all startup founders who gain traction with their ventures encounter them along the way. Never sign... More

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Initial employees equity

Mike Moyer

July 20th, 2017

There's no way to guess, in advance, what everyone deserves. You are building a asset that you hope will create value in the form of profits or a... More

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What do you think about the "Build things that don't scale" advice. What is your experience on this?

Josh McCormack Owner, InteractiveQA - Marketing, Web Dev, Testing, Data & Market Analysis

July 20th, 2017

The opposite is to make your offering so secure and bullet proof that no outlier client is going to bleed you dry. And no one will be super excited... More

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I had unsuccessful launch on ProductHunt. What's next?

Rob Hirsch Traveler, nature lover, storm chaser, entrepreneur, & epic sleeper

July 20th, 2017

Starting a company & marketing are about tests. See which of 5 marketing tactics generate the most traction and optimize the most promising to... More

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What are the pros and cons of developing mobile web vs mobile app?

Sudeep Bhatnagar I develop apps, talk apps, live apps.

July 20th, 2017

Mobile Apps Pros:- 1. High performance, fast, ability to work offline, keeps handy on device. 2. Can best utilize device resources (GPS, camera, accelarometer). 3.... More

Question · Entrepreneurship · Marketing Strategy

I had unsuccessful launch on ProductHunt. What's next?

Slav

July 20th, 2017

My precious baby product which I have spent last 12 months working on just bummed on ProductHunt. It became obvious after 24 hours since I have posted... More

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Is being in invite only private beta mode good enough to be considered for accelerators?

Ahmad

July 20th, 2017

It's good that helps you to validate the user needs; to meet their needs before building it...

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How to market unique lead generation offerings?

Harvey Galvin Scientist turned salesperson. Sell in Med Tech and researching how to help Tech Founders sell!

July 20th, 2017

Hi Sharique 1. You have access to the customers already, so find their pains and the way they word it - "Tell me your thoughts on lead generation"... More

Question · Developers · IP Strategy

We did contract software development, now we want to build our own product

Anonymous

Last updated on July 20th, 2017

Dear Founders, Need a quick advice for a safe and legal approach to our dilemma. Our team have developed software in the logistics space for a large... More

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