SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 19, 2012

It's the same as when I've created financial models and then have it reviewed by a hard-core CFO, sophisticated investor or similar kind of expert. And in the case of defining mobile/web/software, there is even more variability in terms of form and format. Send across any graphic designs you currently have. I know how it feels.

Develop 354

Develop Development Technical Review CTO Coach 354

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

We spent time out in the marketplace talking with customers, looking at their solutions, comparing ourselves with our competition and then squirreling ourselves away in our offices designing our next set of features. I used to always tell my development team, “you need to design a product that my dad could use.

Organization 280

Organization Custom Customer Tips 280

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Before they’re presenting I want to know “what unique experiences you bring to the table that are going to give your business a faster time to market, a better designed product, more knowledge of your customers problems – a higher likelihood of success.&# It’s what many VC’s call, “An unfair advantage.&#.

Entrepreneur 267

Entrepreneur Startup SaaS San Diego 267

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The United States is now a debtor nation to China and that the bill is about to come due. Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers - SoCal CTO , November 1, 2010 I had a recent email dialog with the founder of a company looking for a CTO for their startup. These are probably the two sites where I've posted the most reviews.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 5, 2012

Those with their ideas selected were out on the prowl, looking to recruit the top designer or developer in the room. Teams reconvened Saturday morning at 9:00 AM and continued to code and build their startup throughout the day. By 10:00 PM, teams were working away into the night. making this their first SWLA.

Startup 66

Startup Mahalo Technical Review Idealab 66

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 3, 2010

5 Lessons from 150 startup pitches - A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks , July 11, 2010 I just reviewed several hundred startup pitches for Capital Factory. Between this blog and reviewing applications to Capital Factory I see hundreds of pitches a year. Customer Validation needs to have the CEO actively involved.

Startup 217

Startup Venture Capital Blogging Software Review 217