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What's the best way to find & incentivize a personally committed & reliable engineer/developer...?

August 18th, 2017

How did you go about compensating your developers? If you have a great idea and you are providing a great incentive for the future, such as stake... More

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How to hire a CTO for a hardware company?

Jessica Linville CEO and Founder @ RWEDI Solutions, Inc. Seeking CTO (Mechanical Engineer)

August 18th, 2017

I agree with David Pariseau. Interns are not a CTO. I am a Ph.D. Engineer in a different area. I want someone who knows more than me about the system.... More

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Early stage, should I be trying to get a cofounder (solo right now) or work on a complete business plan?

Hugh Proctor Hard working, dedicated and innovative CEO / CTO

August 18th, 2017

Hi David, I really like Scott's reply but felt I'd like to add to it.. from my own experience. Finding a CoFounder is like finding a wife, you have... More

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App promotion strategy tips

Cassi Kjun Jiyong App promotion, app install, review and rating provider.

Last updated on August 18th, 2017

For app promotion, I highly recommend you boost your app ranking in the app stores, because about 65% users discover new apps by searching keywords... More

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What is the most difficult thing when you want to start a new business?

Vladimir K. CTO, Engineer-Inventor, 15+ years of experience in IT incl. Management, Software, Hardware, Audit

August 18th, 2017

Building a team with same vision, proper market testing and funding.

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How to hire a CTO for a hardware company?

David Pariseau

August 17th, 2017

Jessica, That does sound challenging, especially not knowing the details of what you're looking for exactly. I would certainly place an ad on one... More

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Hire a software developer or pay a company to develop my app

Niels Koizumi We are all genius once we find our strengths

August 17th, 2017

i've just been in your position and spent a lot of money with a dev company that was good but very expensive. individual developers who will invest... More

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Early stage, should I be trying to get a cofounder (solo right now) or work on a complete business plan?

Dane Madsen Organizational and Operational Strategy Consultant

August 17th, 2017

I was recruited as a "CoFounder" for a company that had it's plan. I self terminated because that plan (built by a single person) was not addressing... More

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Are there any dev shops or 'startup consultant' firms with 'accelerators' that aren't scams?

Peter akash Sah CEO

August 17th, 2017

First search investor who would invest money in your ideas. Make good team having more ideas about your project. Describe about your ideas to them... More

Question · Shareholder agreements

Solo founder stock plan and vesting

Dante Martin My mission is to keep humans ahead of the machines.

Last updated on August 17th, 2017

If you are on here the odds are good you don't have a co-founder. So for those of you moving forward anyway, how are you approaching vesting of your... More

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Question · Business Development · Consultancy

Are there any dev shops or 'startup consultant' firms with 'accelerators' that aren't scams?

Anonymous

Last updated on August 17th, 2017

In the process of seeking seed funding, I've come across a number of companies that claim to offer both services (app development, bookkeeping, business... More

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What is the most difficult thing when you want to start a new business?

Avy Loren-Cohen CoFounder ALC Strategic Business Consulting & Executive Coaching for Startups & mature corporations

August 17th, 2017

This usually relates to one's skills and experience. Difficulty will have a direct relationship to what you or your team are able to do... assuming... More

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Effective communication methods with remote employees?

Kate Mykhaylyak Marketing and Sales at CyberCraft Inc.

August 17th, 2017

Hi Olesya, In your case, I would hire a local trusted partner who would set up your remote team, take care of setting up all communication and reporting... More

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iOS app development: Hire in or contract a company?

Jimmy Shah

August 17th, 2017

Outsourcing your work by hire Dedicated developer remotely would help the startup by minimising risk possibilities. There are so many companies who... More

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Hire a software developer or pay a company to develop my app

Last updated on August 17th, 2017

Dear Ayan, It's a really difficult decision. As an owner, you want to control and track all tasks that are in a progress at the same time you can't... More

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iOS app development: Hire in or contract a company?

August 17th, 2017

Dear Ken, It's a really difficult decision. As an owner, you want to control and track all tasks that are in a progress at the same time you can't... More

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How do you choose the software development partner that suits your business?

Anonymous

August 17th, 2017

In essence a partner: - who can be your friend - who is technical and innovative - who gets your idea and is truly enthusiastic about it More

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What can be done to unleash innovation with larger corporations?

Dane Madsen Organizational and Operational Strategy Consultant

August 16th, 2017

Larry has it simply and cold. The Innovator's Dilemma is still valid. Process and structure prevents internal innovation and internal investment arms... More

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What is the most difficult thing when you want to start a new business?

Baba Mallum

August 16th, 2017

Mindset.

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Hire a software developer or pay a company to develop my app

Muhammad Waqas CEO

Last updated on August 16th, 2017

I found https://gigbuz.com is the most appropriate website to built your Android/iOS app, people doing microjobs and even bigger project in very cheap... More