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Should You Hire by the Hour or a Team for a Flat Monthly Fee?

When it comes to building software, many founders struggle with the decision of hiring talent full-time to work on their project or outsourcing by the hour.

A bad decision at an early stage can quickly turn into a hole in your pocket and no product.

Over the years, I’ve talked to dozens of founders regarding whether they should hire talent by the hour or full-time for a flat fee. The truth is, there is no right or wrong answ... Read more

A Semester to Remember!

Wowww! Where to start? The highlight of this semester is how much we've been growing and learning from each other and our excellent partners. What would life be without new perspectives, challenges, and great people willing to go above and beyond with you to reach new milestones?

Lately, some of us have started spending a few hours a week at the office to catch up and have a little face-to-face time. Working from home is fantastic, but we missed those office coffee b... Read more

Scale Your Software Team Without Breaking the Bank

I’ve learned quite a few things building software and teams for over 18 years.

One of my takeaways is that teams don’t have to be large or crazy expensive to build products that sell. I keep recommending to my own customers that they should be mindful about how they build not only their software but also their teams.

The right team is the key to everything. No process, system or meeting rhythm will make up for the fact that the team is not... Read more