SoCal CTO
DECEMBER 10, 2012
This is important whether you are outsourcing or building it in-house. If you are outsourcing, then this person will also be protecting you from issues like being able to access the source code and making sure can bring it in-house at a later time. Just make sure its clear what the expectations are going into any engagement.
TechEmpower
AUGUST 14, 2023
This is especially important with outsourced development teams. This happens when a founder raises money in an initial round, spends most of it on in-house or outsourced development, and ends up with a product that is 90% done. Specifically, they pay attention to: Is our code scalable and extensible?
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SoCal CTO
JANUARY 26, 2010
What existing systems will we leverage, what programming languages, software development methodologies, web application frameworks, revision control systems, etc.? What do we build in-house or outsource? Technologies you use, how much will it cost, future capabilities, scalability, in-house vs. outsourced all intersect.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
I told people privately my perfect spec: computer science undergrad from MIT (or any other great school), 2-years at McKinsey but no more than that (I love the analytical framework that the top strategy consulting firms provide. And I feel that this skill is invaluable in both building a start-up company and in being a VC.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 24, 2022
Talent can also be outsourced, but surviving in the business jungle without talent is unlikely. The jungle framework is a great one to set the right perspective. Treasure – Most entrepreneurs assume that treasure means funding. You can be a small tiger with big teeth, or an aging dinosaur. The laws of the jungle apply to all.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 16, 2014
Talent can also be outsourced, but surviving in the business jungle without talent is unlikely. The jungle framework is a great one to set the right perspective. Treasure – Most entrepreneurs assume that treasure means funding. You can be a small tiger with big teeth, or an aging dinosaur. The laws of the jungle apply to all.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 5, 2013
Talent can also be outsourced, but surviving in the business jungle without talent is unlikely. The jungle framework is a great one to set the right perspective. Treasure – Most entrepreneurs assume that treasure means funding. You can be a small tiger with big teeth, or an aging dinosaur. The laws of the jungle apply to all.
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