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What is your biggest challenge in customer acquisition in eCommerce?

Audrey Zack Marketing Manager @MobiCommerce, a Top eCommerce & mCommerce App Development Company

Last updated on October 18th, 2017

As per the survey, acquiring new customers are quite difficult and 5 times more expensive. I think the biggest challenge is a cost that companies... More

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What's your recommended approach in building a prototype?

Roman Rudnik CEO in IconDesignLAB.com, Articline Software

October 18th, 2017

A simple layout that helps you put together thoughts can be created in a program such as POP or PowerMockup. If you need a more powerful tool check... More

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Jira or BaseCamp?

Randall Carr Staff Engineer at Sony Interactive Entertainment

October 18th, 2017

Personally, I find neither that helpful when it comes to proj. mgmt. In my experience, Jira is good at bug tracking and regression. I found BaseCamp... More

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What are some good questions to ask a potential "idea" person before partnering?

Winston Yang Ideaslab.com - The AI & app development incubator

Last updated on October 18th, 2017

Time and capital(knowledge and monetary) are probably the two most important resources for bootstrap startups. That said, there are a few items I'd... More

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I'm gonna meet a billionaire in-person tomorrow to discuss my early stage venture. Advice?

Joseph Wang Chief Science Officer at Bitquant Research Laboratories

October 17th, 2017

1) Listen and observe. The most important thing that you can do is carefully listen and observe what the billionaire says and does. What are they... More

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What are some good questions to ask a potential "idea" person before partnering?

Adrian Leishman Full stack developer and SEO expert with a strong business understanding

Last updated on October 17th, 2017

I'm a very seasoned web and app developer. I'm also pretty good on the business and tech side of things. A few months ago, I took a call from an idea... More

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Question · Angel investor · Business Analysis

What influence do your investors have on your decisions?

Chris St Pierre Cofounder @Softhatch, Technology Consultant

Last updated on October 17th, 2017

I am interested in seeing what experiences entrepreneurs have with their investors. To what extent does the investor control or influence hiring decisions,... More

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I'm gonna meet a billionaire in-person tomorrow to discuss my early stage venture. Advice?

Victor Fajardo Founder at ROTCIV Marketing

October 17th, 2017

Just be yourself. being young does not determine someone's success. Sell your idea by painting a bigger picture of goals. Elaborate on how you intend... More

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What are the steps for copyright of self created codes

Dane Madsen Organizational and Operational Strategy Consultant

October 17th, 2017

I like Joseph's take. I would add that we routinely have employees and contractors all sign IP agreements - while the sales teams might not develop... More

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How to build a Computer vision MVP?

Pawel Papkala Attention to detail, leaving nothing to chance

October 17th, 2017

Hi Jhon, Before answering your question - what how would you like to use the computer vision / machine learning? What are your use cases? Anyway,... More

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How do you make sure your teams are performing at their very best?

Marius Kurgonas Visionary entrepreneur

October 17th, 2017

Danny, I can share story of the company i am currently working with. It already has "department issues" although there are only around 20 people... More

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I'm gonna meet a billionaire in-person tomorrow to discuss my early stage venture. Advice?

David M

October 17th, 2017

Someone commented to take two people. Unless you have someone else that you feel connected at the hip where you have mind meld synergy as partners,... More

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Looking for a Text-Based Customer Survey platform. Now we email/call clients for feedback. Ideas?

Kenneth Momanyi Entrepreneur | Founder @TextWik

Last updated on October 17th, 2017

TextWik is the No.1 Industry-Leading bulk SMS Marketing and integrated email marketing software with robust features in one simple solution built... More

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What are the steps for copyright of self created codes

Joseph Wang Chief Science Officer at Bitquant Research Laboratories

October 17th, 2017

1) Created works have automatic copyright protection, but you can increase the protection by registering the copyright which is a quick and easy process.... More

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Recommendations on feedback tools/plugins to rate members on a site or service?

Patrick James Growth Scientist

October 16th, 2017

I'd like to recommend BugRem.com , this tool allows your customers to submit feedback and bug reports with screenshots. This widget does not slow... More

Question · Management · Management Tools

How do you make sure your teams are performing at their very best?

Danny Schaffer I help startups find and convert better prospects through LinkedIn

October 16th, 2017

In terms of productivity, we've all spent a good deal of time making sure that we get the most out of the time we spend at work. But what about our... More

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A VC wants me to talk to one of her companies ... should I be worried about my IP?

David M

October 16th, 2017

Wide range of answers and advice. To add to what many others have said, trust your gut, and lean toward the side of conservative. Personally, I am... More

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I have my MVP and received great feedback from the community on it! I don't have the skills or money to move forward. What do I do?

Ilya Lipovich Angel Investor/Operations leader

October 16th, 2017

Shane. It's a usual situation entrepreneurs find themselves in. You have a few options: 1. Get VC funding to get you to the next level. Funds will... More

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What is your best advice for first time entrepreneurs?

Dubstepper Jay creative

Last updated on October 16th, 2017

get a mentor burn all the ships behind you and go all in towards your dream whole heartedly