Startups Avoiding feature creep on an MVP |
- Avoiding feature creep on an MVP
- Keep a product roadmap Secret, or at least under close control?
- I don’t know what to do
- Cash Value of Benefits?
- What do you think of incubator ?
- Entity for a bootstrapped startup: Deducting Bootstrap Costs from Personal Taxable Income
- How to select a business partner
- Thank you & Christmas Cards
| Avoiding feature creep on an MVP Posted: 08 Nov 2018 07:36 PM PST I'm developing a web application but I fear I might be having feature creep even on my MVP that I plan on releasing next year. I think I have that issue since I'm comparing my product to established ones like Instagram and Facebook that have dozens of features. I'm far from that level but I do feel like I have more features than necessary in my MVP plan. Does anyone have advice on paring down the MVP? A few years ago I went to market with an MVP that wasn't developed enough so I fear that is also biasing me towards bloat. [link] [comments]  |
| Keep a product roadmap Secret, or at least under close control? Posted: 08 Nov 2018 04:06 PM PST Is there ever a reason to keep a product road map secret when pursuing partnerships with outside companies or individuals? When might it not be a good idea to share it? We are a young startup and are talking with someone that really wants to join our company (for equity) and can potentially bring in customers and investors to our business. We are evaluating whether to move ahead with this or not. In the meantime this person asked to see a slide deck and road map to show to the investors they know. My business partner is nervous that they will take our product roadmap and use for themselves essentially stealing our product plans. I think that it's a reasonable request on their part, and don't get the feeling that they have any malicious intentions. Thoughts? EDIT: The first few posts here are confirming my feelings on this. Thanks for the input! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 08 Nov 2018 09:22 PM PST Hey guys, I'm 20 years old, I am creating an awesome business currently with a 40 year old CPA. Since we are young I will not say what we do or what feild our company is in. My problem is, things are going amazing so far but I am in school i don't know what to do. Should I drop out of school or take less classes and focus on school and the startup. I know there will be a time in the future where I will be asked to choose the company or school. I don't know what to do, I want to start thinking about different options so I pick the right thing in the next year or two. I would love to hear some feedback from anyone who has gone through this. Thank you [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 08 Nov 2018 02:02 PM PST So I recently was offered a job as an Account Manager at a well funded start-up that has been demonstrating a lot of traction. I'm excited about the company and opportunity, but I have a very specific question. Do most startups not offer benefits? What is the monetary value of traditional benefits? The offer they made me is in alignment with the average for my area in terms of cash comp, but in the absence of options it ends up being less. What should I propose to the hiring manager moving forward? More cash? Healthcare re-reimbursement? What does comp structure for an Account Manager at a pre-series A venture typically look like? They were very vague about performance-based incentives as well. I can provide additional info if need be. I've rushed into jobs in the past out of excitement, so I'm trying to move slowly here and get a fair deal for myself, but be respectful of the needs / cash-flow of the leadership. [link] [comments]  |
| What do you think of incubator ? Posted: 08 Nov 2018 09:55 AM PST I am going to a breakfast at a startup incubator . I already booked my ticket . The breakfast is to let candidates meet the old promotion . It is a 3 months program for students who wants to learn entrepreneurship they help you to launch and make your product profitable . I would like to make a good impression as I think it could improve my chance to be accept ( the application is online ) . They don't ask you much question on your project as they don't necessarily want you to have one . I have a project my problem is that I am new to all of this I am not studying economics nor engineering. I don't know how to code . The breakfast will only be 2 hours I don't know if I should come with my market research and my business plan or just ask questions. What kind of questions would be good to ask ? I am hesitating to go as I have 0 skills the only things I have is my willingness to learn , work long term on my project ideas and my vision of it . I already recently figured out how I want my MVP to be . I am hella shy but I want to give a good impression. What should I come with ? ( business plan , market research ) What questions should I ask ? What should I do to increases my chance to be taken [link] [comments]  |
| Entity for a bootstrapped startup: Deducting Bootstrap Costs from Personal Taxable Income Posted: 08 Nov 2018 05:28 PM PST I've heard doing an LLC will help me deduct my boostrapped costs (my salary + business costs) against other investment gains and a C-corp won't. I foresee my startup not turning profit at least for the next 5-6 months. In that case, is there any reason for me to not do an LLC as I get to deduct all that money I'm pumping in against my other investment gains + income? Is my liability protection with LLC still as solid as with a C-corp? I am not thinking of getting funded immediately FWIW, though I probably will try in 4-6 months time frame (I'm also applying to tech accelerators meanwhile - the only outside intervention I am open to for now). I am trying to weigh the trade-offs. Any insights are greatly appreciated! [link] [comments]  |
| How to select a business partner Posted: 08 Nov 2018 04:10 AM PST I'm on the way to finish a SaaS product (b2b) as a side project. I'm more a developer hence I would like to look for some one who can do sales. I cannot pay him so open to give shares. Since I'm new to this process, I would like to know what should I look into to select someone trustworthy? I think, previous experience should be a must. But what other criteria should I consider? Is it fine not to give shares but profit sharing from sales? What is a reasonable percentage? If shares is more common, I want to vest it over some period, let's say one year. Does it make sense? I don't want that somebody get something without putting any commitment. And does it make sense to make a contract or just write the conditions into email and let the potential partner accept them? (I don't have and don't want pay a lawyer and hey, it is just side project) Sorry for too many questions, I have just little and not so good experience with finding business partners. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 08 Nov 2018 04:02 AM PST Hi Everyone, I am posting here to learn a little bit more about this. i am a startup myself and wanted to see what other startup's thoughts were on the manner. I wanted to send a thank you card with a gift card to a client who recently referred me to another client and was looking online for services to do this. The best one I could find was the amazon service which I ultimately used because I could send a gift card as a thank you. I had a couple of questions for the group which I am hoping that you can elaborate on:
Thanks everyone for your feedback and insight, would love to hear about what others are doing in the startup community! [link] [comments]  |
| You are subscribed to email updates from Startups - Finding problems and solving them!. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
| Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States | |
No comments:
Post a Comment