Author: Jeff Francis

There’s no easy way to say it – most software development standards are far too low. In lean software development (a methodology designed to minimize company waste and maximize customer value), the minimum viable product (MVP) is the goal. Minimum viable product refers to building the app or software such... Read More

Software projects, whether built in-house or by a development partner, often run long. Not only does this usually equate to a more expensive product, a delayed project can mean being beaten to market by a competitor. Poor planning that prolongs software development timelines is costly and can be a reason... Read More

Software success is a long game. No app or software product is flashy, anticipated, or popular enough to overcome failure to maintain. Failure to maintain occurs when developers don’t respond to (or predict and prevent) bugs, reported issues, operating system updates, and other things that degrade the user experience. Poor... Read More

Software development bids can be all over the place from very low to very high. Find out why and get tips for vetting partners. Read More

Don't fall prey to the common misconception that a tech startup should hire a CTO first or even early on. Instead, there are more tactical, effective hires to make well before a CTO. Read More

Is a software development request for proposal or request for quote better? Or is there a third option that saves money, reduces risk, and increases chances of success? Read More

Is your company embarking on a software project and planning to handle it in-house? There are some things you should be aware of, namely that your software project is almost guaranteed to take too long. If Benjamin Franklin had been born about 300 years later, he’d have amended his list... Read More

Tech startup failures offer new startup founders the chance to learn from others' mistakes. Read about some recent flops as we share lessons that founders can apply to their businesses. Read More

Full-service Texas tech design build firm ENO8 has been named a 2021 leading B2B service provider by Clutch. Read More

Startup founders, don't go for the full v1 seed funding right away. Instead, fund an Innovation Lab, get the clarity you need to be successful, and then have the confidence and justification to go back for the big investment round. Read More