How to Startup! (not being a programmer)

By Steve Poland • May 5, 2009

I gave this presentation last night at our third BarCampBuffalo. Sorry there’s no audio (or some examples of my pencil mockups, or RFP spreadsheet):

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3 Responses to “How to Startup! (not being a programmer)”

Marc on June 3rd, 2009 4:24 pm (perm link)

Interesting slideshow.

Where did you come across a programmer – did you submit an RFP at a site like elance or rentacoder?

What are your thoughts on Venture Technology such as Remarkable Wit?

I find myself in a similar situation which is no programming skills and what I think is a great idea. Though my idea requires the development of a website and mobile apps which coincide together to deliver a real time service. I\’m self teaching myself Web Development but I figure an experienced developer would create a much more dynamic and efficient site then I can.

I would appreciate any thoughts and comments.
Tom on August 26th, 2009 5:38 am (perm link)

Did you try a company named Zigron.com? They sometimes work with early/later stage startups and help them build innovative products (web, enterprise and mobile). The good thing about them is that they have both Product Development and User Experience teams, so you really don’t have to run outside for UI help. They already made bunch of startups successful.
Marc on October 22nd, 2009 12:56 pm (perm link)

Thanks Tom! Have you used Zigron’s services before? I constantly here how cheap it is to have a coder in a foreign country (India, China) develop the app I have in mind but I would like long term product support as well. This might be the right fit. Hopefully I can afford their cost…

Sorry for the delay – I just received a notice of your reply today.

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