In the late 1990s I was the Express Logistics Supervisor for DHL International's HUB in Bahrain. You need clear inventory database with scanning tech, and I imagine secure lock up, you'd need very accurate procedures to avoid liability, alarm/security/ tracking systems. Would you be partnering wi...
It's a tough ask because there are so many people looking for developers to work for free and not enough developers around to fill the paid jobs. However, there are some people who if they love the idea might come on board, more likely as a side project. To find tech co-founders have a look at ...
Mobile app that has launched: You need ALL of the following: 1) Trending towards or at 100000 installs within first 90 days of launch; 2) Day 30 retention rate of at least 20% 3) Core "MTM" (metric that matters) healthy (dependent on business model, usage model etc) 4) Evidence that growth is j...
If you are based in the USA the Small Business Administration is an excellent source. I have found excellent literature on their website. They also have a group called SCORE which will provide free business consulting and startup classes. I have read a book "Start Your Own Business" by Peter Shea...
I have become a Stripe convert. The simplicity and straight forward pricing is great. The platform works seamlessly. Previously I was a big proponent of Paypal but now after a few months with Stripe I am not ever going back. I have not had one issue at all compared to having at least a dozen issu...
I haven't done it personally but I know of a few that have. I think it's a brilliant way of doing things though. Check out some campaigns on kickstarter and indiegogo to see what works well. Look for Pebble on kickstarter or space monkey. It's also worth doing some customer development with...
I would be happy to discuss this with you. Are you looking for a prototype or a full blown product? I specialize in development, and product planning. Please feel free to get in touch.
If I was you I would talk to those companies that have had great approach with retailers and learn from them. Some of this companies (not limit to this list) are: Reserve, Foursquare, Yelp, Density, Estimote Learn from them, maybe even partner with them
Most advisors get between .25% to 1%. 1% assumed they are VERY important and will be active in either recruiting or raising capital (2 of the most important areas). Advisors don't do it for the equity - at least they shouldn't - what they want more than anything is recognition from you publicly...
My vote is to kill it. Focus your team on what's important for your business. Just because it's done is not a reason to keep it. I always think. If the feature is not helping the product achieve its primary goal, it most likely getting in the way of it. It's really hard but keep your product fo...