You have a web or mobile project and you can not find a developer. Desperate and want of knowing you decided to develop your product by an external provider and then subsequently hire your own team.
If this is your case and you want to succeed in your project, just take the time to read this article!
No tech is failure!
In all the startups that have (or had) the success, how many of them have been founded no developer, no technician among the founders? Very little if not no.
Indeed, if tomorrow you open a car garage, would you outsource the mechanics? I do not think so! So why should it be different for the web?
Already many startups close without having successfully launch their products without technician in your team is doomed to failure! You will encounter a lot of problems, lose time and money only to be discouraged and give up your project.
I'm not trying to scare you (although ...) but even if you think you are in the 0.1% that succeed, the result will be the same!
Besides the fact that you will convince any investor without a developer on your team, you are in for some complicated situations both during the development of your product after its launch.
A service is a hassle!
In general, the problems are the same. The delivered product is not suitable and the deadline of six months will ultimately lasted 2 years. The initial budget of € 20k turns into 40k € 100k € to finish with a disappointing result. Why? Web agencies are they all corrupt?
No, but you will often be faced with unexpected situations (competition, technology ...) or want to take advantage of opportunities that will require significant change. Not to mention that you have to constantly adapt to user feedback that will sprout new ideas in your mind! There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to be responsive!
You will not be the only priority of the agency although some promise of having "your own dedicated team." They also have other busniess to take care and you will often wait for any changes or maintenance. And timeliness is one of the pillars of a successful startup!
Imagine also that the agency put the key under the door or that your web site goes down on a Saturday night or during holidays principal developer! No technician, you venture into the unknown dangerously most total.
In addition to being forced to reveal all your marketing strategies, you'll be constantly "hostage" of your service. You will never truly control over your busniess and like any startup, when your cash will not be a treasure, the agency will not make you free ... intervention even if you beg!
Some agencies offer "cheaper" services against a stake. Personally, all the startups I met with this type of arrangement has been a failure. An agency either capital or not, the situations encountered are exactly the same.
A geek is chic!
If you are already involved with a service, do not lose time and find yourself a developer passionate about your project and ready to conquer the world with you. It is better that he can resume development quickly. Indeed, a developer prefers to work on his own code than having to take someone else's.
Find a great developer willing to work in a startup in exchange for shares / pizza / coke rather than being hired by a large company with a good salary is not easy. Especially in France, we are experiencing a real shortage!
But do not give up! You may not know it but your coding skills need to be convinced to know. Regularly go to events where entrepreneurs come together, startups and investors (entrepreneurs, startup weekend ...) and do not be afraid to talk about your project and make contacts. You can also use professional social networks (linkedin, foundersync ...).
The challenge (see harder!) To the founder of a startup is to bring together the perfect team. Find or associated good is a priority. So do not neglect this point even if you are in a hurry to start your project!
If this is your case and you want to succeed in your project, just take the time to read this article!
No tech is failure!
In all the startups that have (or had) the success, how many of them have been founded no developer, no technician among the founders? Very little if not no.
Indeed, if tomorrow you open a car garage, would you outsource the mechanics? I do not think so! So why should it be different for the web?
Already many startups close without having successfully launch their products without technician in your team is doomed to failure! You will encounter a lot of problems, lose time and money only to be discouraged and give up your project.
I'm not trying to scare you (although ...) but even if you think you are in the 0.1% that succeed, the result will be the same!
Besides the fact that you will convince any investor without a developer on your team, you are in for some complicated situations both during the development of your product after its launch.
A service is a hassle!
In general, the problems are the same. The delivered product is not suitable and the deadline of six months will ultimately lasted 2 years. The initial budget of € 20k turns into 40k € 100k € to finish with a disappointing result. Why? Web agencies are they all corrupt?
No, but you will often be faced with unexpected situations (competition, technology ...) or want to take advantage of opportunities that will require significant change. Not to mention that you have to constantly adapt to user feedback that will sprout new ideas in your mind! There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to be responsive!
You will not be the only priority of the agency although some promise of having "your own dedicated team." They also have other busniess to take care and you will often wait for any changes or maintenance. And timeliness is one of the pillars of a successful startup!
Imagine also that the agency put the key under the door or that your web site goes down on a Saturday night or during holidays principal developer! No technician, you venture into the unknown dangerously most total.
In addition to being forced to reveal all your marketing strategies, you'll be constantly "hostage" of your service. You will never truly control over your busniess and like any startup, when your cash will not be a treasure, the agency will not make you free ... intervention even if you beg!
Some agencies offer "cheaper" services against a stake. Personally, all the startups I met with this type of arrangement has been a failure. An agency either capital or not, the situations encountered are exactly the same.
A geek is chic!
If you are already involved with a service, do not lose time and find yourself a developer passionate about your project and ready to conquer the world with you. It is better that he can resume development quickly. Indeed, a developer prefers to work on his own code than having to take someone else's.
Find a great developer willing to work in a startup in exchange for shares / pizza / coke rather than being hired by a large company with a good salary is not easy. Especially in France, we are experiencing a real shortage!
But do not give up! You may not know it but your coding skills need to be convinced to know. Regularly go to events where entrepreneurs come together, startups and investors (entrepreneurs, startup weekend ...) and do not be afraid to talk about your project and make contacts. You can also use professional social networks (linkedin, foundersync ...).
The challenge (see harder!) To the founder of a startup is to bring together the perfect team. Find or associated good is a priority. So do not neglect this point even if you are in a hurry to start your project!
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