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How much should a simple app cost (to develop)?

Last updated on July 20th, 2017

App Development cost is usually calculated according to project complexity, a designer’s level of expertise, and the number of platforms being... 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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Does a mutual NDA count if the issuer doesn't sign it?

Sean Commercial Strategy

July 20th, 2017

Since they never signed the NDA document, they never agreed not to disclose the content you shared with them. As such, the NDA isn't in effect. You... More

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

Ben

July 19th, 2017

During my time as a Wall Street analyst, I covered some "non-scalable" companies (e.g. food services providers), some "semi-scalable" companies (e.g.... More

Question · Accelerators · Product Development

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

John Negron Profit and Purpose Homie

Last updated on July 19th, 2017

We are rushing to get a prototype out but now we're moving it to private for a few rounds of beta testing with real users. We've applied to some accelerator... More

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

Irwin Stein Very experienced (40 years) corporate,securities and real estate attorney.

July 19th, 2017

Call your lawyer. This eventuality should have been covered in the agreement that you had with the advisor in the first place. Questions like this... More

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Does a mutual NDA count if the issuer doesn't sign it?

Juan Zarco Managing Director, Silicon Valley Ventures Growth Partners llp

July 19th, 2017

This is an example of 1st year law school problem -- can the opposing party consent to an agreement without signing it? This is the USA, and each... More

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What is your best advice for first time entrepreneurs?

Daniel Cohen Software Developer B.Sc.(Computer Science), NY Stony Brook

July 19th, 2017

Build the right team. Building a great team Is the most Important part of starting a successful business.

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What is your best advice for first time entrepreneurs?

Dare John Adesanya Cofounder & CTO @ INNAWAY, Founder & CEO @ Cedarsoft Integrated Services

Last updated on July 19th, 2017

I would rather say you should learn from those that have done it before. Learn from both the successful business owners and those that failed or have... More

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

Vlad Khomutov Founder @ Fast Venture, Founder @ Propel Digital, Co-Founder @Webreel, Co-founder @Fitland

July 19th, 2017

Reward people for accomplishment, not participation. In other words, set out a vesting period for the equity based on results, effort, attitude,... More

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Would you focus on building tangible skills, networking, etc. or on building a project without them?

Paul Garcia President at TABLE

July 19th, 2017

If I were 19 again, I would know that I don't have marketing skills (yet), I only wish I did. The issue may be that you've limited yourself to two... More

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What is your best advice for first time entrepreneurs?

Steve Gatter Providing Masterminds to B2B Solopreneurs & Start-Ups | Niche Marketing & LinkedIn Specialist

July 18th, 2017

Get customers as fast as possible. Learn from them as to what value and benefit they derived. Keep learning from every customer. From them learn your... More

Question · Facebook · Google

Pitching to big companies ?

Laleye Salomon Cofounder & CEO of anoncr.com

July 18th, 2017

I have an idea that would interest LinkedIn , Facebook and Google a social app, I do not have the skills ,resources to build the solutions myself... More

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What is the most reliable and reached online payment solutions company in the middle east?

Youssef Hedayat Founder & CEO of AdvertiseUp

July 18th, 2017

PayPall should work. You can also contact your local bank to make an agreement so people can pay using there credit cards. In Egypt there are many... More

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Does anyone know if there is a way to host multiple, independent storefronts within a single site?

Todd Blanchard Co-Founder at Rewind Inc

July 18th, 2017

Not entirely clear on what you are asking. I could take this several ways. 1) you have one vendor that sells multiple product lines and you want... More

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

July 18th, 2017

Hi Raphael, As per my experience you do not want to start working with some CTO who claimed to be qualified and highly experience. Some people are... More