SoCal CTO

APRIL 2, 2013

They look at the following high level definition of Lean: and they interpret that as write up an executive summary with your ideas and hand it to developers to build. What's Going to Go Wrong A lot of founders don't really understand Lean Startup principles. What's going to go wrong?

CTO Coach 219

CTO Coach Metrics Framework Software Development 219

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The best leaders selectively forget the past, and are constantly on the lookout for the future’s raw material of new ideas. To do this, leaders must eliminate the noise of obsolete ideas and activities, by creating protective structures, including dedicated teams focused on innovation. Both are always recommended.

Tips 160

Tips Framework Competition Ideas 160

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Where did the idea for the company come from? Those experiences really sparked in me that the idea that this can be done better. We're launching five more over the next couple of months, as our team builds out the technology framework. That framework is beautiful in that way. I'm more of a serial entrepreneur.

Guide 232

Guide Framework Mobile Startup 232

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

" In this case, he had a pretty compelling idea, had very little money, and didn't have the capacity himself to build it. Have a rough idea of what you are looking for in terms of talent. Ask around for ideas on where they hang out. Show you also want their input on the idea. Is this a Wordpress hack? Is it big data?

Guide 296

Guide Startup Mobile Framework 296

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Yet, like container shipping tycoon Malcom McLean , Bezos felt that his idea was so “obvious and compelling,” he had to take the leap. The framework I found which made the decision incredibly easy was what I called – which only a nerd would call – a ‘regret minimization framework’.

Tips 223

Tips Framework Metrics Cloud Computing 223

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 26, 2011

The idea has become conventional wisdom. They over think the decision framework. Check your legal framework. There is an old management adage that says, “Hire slowly, fire fast.” It says that you need to take due care in selecting team members. But here’s the thing. They suffer the decision on the way in. Take some chances.

Startup 335

Startup Technical Review Framework Entrepreneur 335

TechEmpower

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Some offer specialized skill sets like expertise in a particular programming language or framework, or specific domain knowledge. tew_cta text="Do you have an idea for a software project? You'll discover firms that are prolific in design/interface and light on development, and vice versa. Or do you need help evaluating software firms?

Software Development 295

Software Development Software Review Develop Development 295

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Although this can be a bit chaotic, the free-flow of ideas during an adVenture’s Beach Volleyball days is often crucial to its eventual success. Yet, like container shipping tycoon Malcom McLean , Bezos felt that the idea was so “obvious and compelling,” he had to leap.

Tips 279

Tips Startup Framework Customer 279

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Establish a daily framework for action. You will build discipline and get much more accomplished if you build a self-imposed schedule, and commit yourself to following that framework. Similar to the framework step, you have to build systems that get the right work done. Keep your mind open to how your ideas might have to shift.

Framework 139

Framework Startup Entrepreneur Ideas 139

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 19, 2011

The trends are legit, but we have no idea what unexpected breakthrough in human interaction is going to change everything.” We had to develop whole frameworks of “middleware” to deal with this problem. Also note that AJAX finally took off when Google open-sourced a bunch of its internally built AJAX frameworks.

Web 355

Web HTML Mobile Social Network 355

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Authors Jeanne Liedtka and Tim Oglivie have created a framework for creation of a new product or service – one worth spending at least a cycle of time for review. Can we rapid prototype this idea into a product and try it out on potential customers? Prototype – build a representation of one or more of the ideas to show to others.

Design 156

Design Framework Ideas Customer 156

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 12, 2010

And the great thing about being a tourist is that I get to visit many places and can bring some good ideas that I’ve seen elsewhere that you may like. They stop questioning why things are the way things are and just accept the status quo. But let’s be clear – I’m only a tourist. You really know your town.

Help 288

Help Startup Venture Capital Framework 288

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Establish a daily framework for action. You will build discipline and get much more accomplished if you build a self-imposed schedule, and commit yourself to following that framework. Similar to the framework step, you have to build systems that get the right work done. Keep your mind open to how your ideas might have to shift.

Framework 126

Framework Startup Entrepreneur Ideas 126

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 14, 2010

Gain tools, frameworks and perspective to help you through the process. Test your ideas with angel investors who may help in the process. Learn how two promising ventures struggled and found the balance they needed. Hear from angel investors how they have contributed the process. See [link] (more).

Framework 100

Framework Demand Resource Tool 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Most aspiring entrepreneurs are convinced that the strength of their initial idea somehow defines them as a leader, as well as the success potential of their derivative business. It takes leadership ability, as well as a good idea, to make a successful entrepreneur, and great leaders evolve from key leadership decisions along the way.

Startup 141

Startup Ideas Entrepreneur Framework 141

socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2011

We're not talking publicly about that yet, but the idea is to get away from the annual review, away from the quarterly review, and give everyone within and outside a company the ability to recognize people, up and down the chain, for doing great things in the workplace. Part of being an investor is questioning the ideas of founders.

Startup 216

Startup Technical Review Software Review Platform 216

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

We short-handed this marketing mix as “ the four P’s ” – product, price, promotion and place (distribution) – this was devised in 1960 and while a little bit dated is still a useful framework. It’s why super smart people shouldn’t hate on the idea of simplifying if it provides a tool for the masses.

Marketing 379

Marketing Startup SEM SEO 379

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2020

But we all know that these are not solutions by themselves, but require integration into an innovative framework to solve real customer problems. Take a deeper dive into your idea before you declare. High-level ideas rarely make good business solutions. He is quoted as saying, “I have not failed.

Startup 134

Startup Artificial Inteligence Ideas Entrepreneur 134

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

I thought I’d try to offer a framework for thinking about the topic. So here’s my framework. For many businesses you should keep your costs low & your capital raises low until you discover whether you are really on to a big idea where there is market demand. Sometimes this pays off, other times it doesn’t.

Help 303

Help Startup Competition Framework 303

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 17, 2014

Establish a daily framework for action. You will build discipline and get much more accomplished if you build a self-imposed schedule, and commit yourself to following that framework. Similar to the framework step, you have to build systems that get the right work done. Keep your mind open to how your ideas might have to shift.

Entrepreneur 109

Entrepreneur Framework Startup Ideas 109

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 20, 2015

Establish a daily framework for action. You will build discipline and get much more accomplished if you build a self-imposed schedule, and commit yourself to following that framework. Similar to the framework step, you have to build systems that get the right work done. Keep your mind open to how your ideas might have to shift.

Entrepreneur 108

Entrepreneur Framework Startup Ideas 108

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2023

The best leaders selectively forget the past, and are constantly on the lookout for the future’s raw material of new ideas. To do this, leaders must eliminate the noise of obsolete ideas and activities, by creating protective structures, including dedicated teams focused on innovation. Both are always recommended.

Framework 96

Framework Competition Ideas IBM 96

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Most aspiring entrepreneurs are convinced that the strength of their initial idea somehow defines them as a leader, as well as the success potential of their derivative business. It takes leadership ability, as well as a good idea, to make a successful entrepreneur, and great leaders evolve from key leadership decisions along the way.

Entrepreneur 122

Entrepreneur Ideas Framework Tips 122

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Before you start collecting new data, spend some time defining the frameworks and connections you need. I suggest visual frameworks you can create today. To truly comprehend the value of multiple data sources, you must stay open to new ideas, and ready to learn new lessons from uncharted territory.

Framework 119

Framework Artificial Inteligence Social Media Media 119

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Guide to Evaluating Startup Ideas - Tony Wright dot com , May 27, 2010 A great developer I once worked with was kvetching at lunch one day. He’d been working at a well-funded startup for about a year and had come to terms with the fact that the startup was really a pretty dumb idea. Below are 50 ideas for step 2. We get it!

Startup 248

Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 13, 2011

No, the ideas aren’t conflicting. Use it as a framework for a dialog not a script. Half baked ideas get refined, new ideas emerge and a two way dialoge develops where a one way monologue once was.&#. So why would I have talked so much about the deck in my post? Isn’t it antithetical to my arguments above?

Venture Capital 299

Venture Capital Slides Technical Advisors Startup 299

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Authors Jeanne Liedtka and Tim Oglivie have created a framework for creation of a new product or service – one worth spending at least a cycle of time for review. Can we rapid prototype this idea into a product and try it out on potential customers? Prototype – build a representation of one or more of the ideas to show to others.

Design 120

Design Framework Ideas Customer 120

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2013

You’ve got a great idea for an app. Developers interact with the operating systems directly, build/use their own frameworks (eg, Django, Rails, etc), and consume server resources directly. However, this restricts the flexibility since they must work within the frameworks provided. You’re a startup.

SaaS 90

SaaS Framework Resource Google 90

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2013

In fact, some very innovative individuals, known as ‘idea people’ or inventors, often end up creating the most dysfunctional teams. Innovation is not all about coming up with new ideas. Generate ideas. This requires divergent thinking, with the strengths of every team member, to generate as many ideas as possible.

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Ideas Framework Satisfaction 104

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2022

Great entrepreneurs are not just idea people and then managers, they are extraordinary leaders. Most investors admit that they invest primarily in people, not ideas, and they inherently believe that they can sense this leadership ability needed to get the rapid growth and 10x return we all strive for.

Coach 114

Coach Framework Entrepreneur Tool 114

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 1, 2014

Most aspiring entrepreneurs are convinced that the strength of their initial idea somehow defines them as a leader, as well as the success potential of their derivative business. It takes leadership ability, as well as a good idea, to make a successful entrepreneur, and great leaders evolve from key leadership decisions along the way.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Ideas Framework Tips 111

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

The Critical 90 Days From Idea To Market ,” on the first steps that determine long-term success. Your idea will attract the funding you need. You now have a clear financial framework to help you make better decisions, and you will act more strategically, less impulsively. Then take your revenue projections and cut them in half.

Startup 127

Startup Ideas Framework Entrepreneur 127

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 13, 2012

In fact, some very innovative individuals, known as ‘idea people’ or inventors, often end up creating the most dysfunctional teams. Innovation is not all about coming up with new ideas. Generate ideas. This requires divergent thinking, with the strengths of every team member, to generate as many ideas as possible.

Startup 101

Startup Ideas Framework Entrepreneur 101

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2021

That means identifying the few most important roles you play in the startup right now, giving a framework for balance, motivation, and fulfillment. Here are some ideas on how you can exercise leadership in creating a high productivity culture throughout the team: Regularly share your commitment to productivity with everyone.

Framework 153

Framework Product Entrepreneur Social Media 153

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

The Critical 90 Days From Idea To Market ,” on the first steps that determine long-term success. Your idea will attract the funding you need. You now have a clear financial framework to help you make better decisions, and you will act more strategically, less impulsively. Then take your revenue projections and cut them in half.

Startup 122

Startup Ideas Framework Entrepreneur 122

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2016

In fact, some very innovative individuals, known as ‘idea people’ or inventors, often end up creating the most dysfunctional teams. Innovation is not all about coming up with new ideas. Generate ideas. This requires divergent thinking, with the strengths of every team member, to generate as many ideas as possible.

Ideas 97

Ideas Framework Entrepreneur Satisfaction 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2019

In fact, some very innovative individuals, known as ‘idea people’ or inventors, often end up creating the most dysfunctional teams. Innovation is not all about coming up with new ideas. Generate ideas. This requires divergent thinking, with the strengths of every team member, to generate as many ideas as possible.

Ideas 97

Ideas Framework Satisfaction Entrepreneur 97