Entrepreneurial Discussions

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What is your best advice for first time entrepreneurs?

Gabriel Radic 20+ years building product small and large

July 22nd, 2017

Do it. Pull through. Don't give up. It ain't over til it's over. This first time will set your rhythm and define your approach to entrepreneurship. More

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Any entrepreneurs working inside a conventional company in a semi-sandboxed environment ?

Joanna Weber Founder & CEO Alchemy (pre-active), market analyst (CIM)

July 22nd, 2017

@Steve Owens Yes, that's pretty much how it is. The best example I've seen is where the sandbox was wholly distinct from the rest of the organisation... More

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

Aji Abraham

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

rob sen

July 21st, 2017

Without knowing about your contract with your adviser I would suggest contacting your lawyer to have them assist you. I would suggest you really go... More

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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