The simple answer is: good developers get paid. You have a few options that each come with different risks. 1. Find a development agency looking for equity projects. There are more out there than you would expect but be prepared to show them all the details. They are going to want to see that...
One word: Royalties This means you generate the idea and develop it enough to look interesting to a larger company who would be willing to pay you a royalty for your idea. This happens all the time. Rock stars, authors and scientists routinely license their creative ideas to other companies who ...
If it's SaaS, you should be monetizing from day one. An MVP in SaaS is the minimal product that people will pay for, that's the starting point. You evolved the product from there. If it's a consumer app, that's a little more complicated. Often times, monetizing preemptively can stunt growth and ...
I've worked with several business partners and some were Great, while others not so much. The great ones were referred through my network of trusted individuals. Reaching out to people you know and trust and letting them know what you are doing and looking for is the best way to find a partner. T...
You could start with LinkedIn (Profiles and Groups). Search for Marketing Executives and join the relevant groups. For example, this group http://linkd.in/1a8zR3c
No. The ongoing costs are significant, it's very difficult to create liquidity and trading volume, and the valuation is often lower than what that same company could achieve in venture funding. Also, the CEO's time is spent managing investor relations in a very inefficient way.
What you want to do is create a relationship with that new potential customer. People can only oo and ah for so long, so what you want to do is create a compelling offer to bring them in. This is why candy and treats often work. Whatever it is, make it instantly satisfying and memorable (homemade...
Hi there! Here's an awesome article with a wealth of information on the topic (HAPPY READING!!!): https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2019/09/30/quit-your-job-travel-the-world-easy-ways-to-make-money-online/#1f8ba1154360 If you want to discuss this topic in more depth and provide more ...
Hi First of all, the fact that you are talking about market validation is great. I've seen so many startups invest time and money, only to find that no one wants/needs their product, or that they only want a certain aspect of it (whilst the startup spent money developing a whole bunch of other f...
Hi, First of all, the fact that you want to first validate it and not just rush off and do it is excellent and means that you're already 10 steps ahead of the pack! I'm happy to try and help. Take a look at one of my past responses, and if you still need help we can set up a call. https://clarit...