Category: Team Building & HR (Page 3 of 7)

Do I need to have an engineer as a cofounder to launch a Web 2.0 startup?

Naomi Kokubo

Naomi Kokubo

by Naomi Kokubo, editor of Founders Space

No.  But it’s a lot harder to succeed without one.  If your website relies on key technology, it’s really difficult to get off the ground unless one of the founders understands the technology inside and out.  If you’re relying on a contractor, employee or friend to help you out, it may wind up halfway done.  The reason is that the effort required to build and launch a successful Web 2.0 startup is so great that no one but a dedicated founder typically lives up to the challenge. Read More...

Can entrepreneurs be made?

Naomi Kokubo

Naomi Kokubo

by Naomi Kokubo, editor of Founders Space

This is an age-old question.  Nearly every VC out there has an opinion, and unfortunately, most of them are misguided.   The majority of VCs believe you are born with it.  But in reality, most people learn to become entrepreneurs. Read More...

Building the Right Tech Team

Nicole Valentine

Nicole Valentine

by Nicole Valentine, VP of Prod/Technology at Figment.com

You have the idea. You have the vision. Now, you need the team to help you realize your goals. We all know that hiring the right people is necessary in any organization, but it’s even more crucial in a small technology startup.  The hiring decisions you make will have long reaching effect on your business. This core team will not only shape the future success of your organization, but the culture of your company as well. Read More...

How do I find good tech partners for my online project?

QUESTION:

I am looking to start a company to develop a technology to be used online — but I’m not a tech whiz. My education and experience are on the business side. Hence, I don’t have the first idea what type of talent I’m looking to partner with.

ANSWER: Read More...

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