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What is the most reliable way to test out your product idea before actually building it?

Rajesh Nerlikar Product exec from Opower (IPO), HelloWallet (acquired) and Hitchsters.com (acquired)

October 18th, 2017

I've been thinking about this myself for a couple ideas I'm working on. I think the best way is to talk to prospective users and gauge excitement.... More

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What is the proper way to scale my online business?

Chad Reist

Last updated on October 18th, 2017

Hello all, I feel fortunate to have a resource like this to get professional advice and ask questions to other entrepreneurs like yourself. So thank... More

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What influence do your investors have on your decisions?

Roderick Manzie Experienced Co-Founder with Sale/Acquisition, Finance, Commercial and COO skills

October 18th, 2017

The answer is not a static one for any given company - it depends on how things are going. In my experience, once you've gained their confidence to... More

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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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What would be your top 3 things you would want in an Entrepreneur Programme?

Dane Madsen Organizational and Operational Strategy Consultant

October 17th, 2017

1) More than a work space. Many try to copy YC but ending up being an office rental du jour. Even YC realized they can't/won't invest at that stage... More

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Jira or BaseCamp?

Nathan McKay Web Developer

October 17th, 2017

Jira seems to be becoming the industry standard when it comes to web development, in my experience. Seems every place is using or has people that... More

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What influence do your investors have on your decisions?

Hugh Proctor Hard working, dedicated and innovative CEO / CTO

October 17th, 2017

Hi Chris, You have to appreciate that investors are investors for one major reason, profit. So, I can imagine that they'd do anything to guarantee... More

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What is your favorite all in one digital marketing software data tracking software for B2C?

Kenneth Momanyi Entrepreneur | Founder @TextWik

Last updated on October 17th, 2017

Geoff! I will speak specifically for Text Marketing campaign since this is the field i specialize and know the ins and out better with the analytics... More

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

Andre Lamothe CEO | Founder at Nurve Networks LLC | iC0nstrux.com

October 17th, 2017

There's nothing you can ask anyone - that's naive to think you can ask "are you crazy?" or "are you lazy?" or "are you going to turn into a piece... More

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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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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What is the most reliable way to test out your product idea before actually building it?

Michelle Yagelski

October 16th, 2017

Look into MIT's systematic approach to entrepreneurship & the book Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps to a Successful Startup by MIT Professor... 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

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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?

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

Last updated on October 16th, 2017

Have you tried Bubble? https://bubble.is/

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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