Startups 14 Oct 2023 · 3 min read The 3 Factors that Make or Break Your Startup’s Success What is it that makes a startup succeed? This question has stumped me and likely many other entrepreneurs and investors over the years. Bill Gross — a legendary founder of Idealab Read more
Startups 30 Sep 2023 · 4 min read From Scrappy to Stable: Navigating Startup Growing Pains Many startups follow a similar narrative arc. A few friends working after hours start a company to build their app. Fueled by ramen, energy drinks, and enthusiasm, they scrape together Read more
Startups 6 Dec 2019 · 4 min read Two Questions to Ask Yourself When You Have a New SaaS Business Idea Starting a business is hard. Especially when you’re doing it on your own. When you have an idea that you really believe in and you start making it happen, Read more
Startups 23 Nov 2019 · 4 min read The Five Reasons Why Startups Succeed, According to a Legendary Investor Today I was researching the factors of startup success when I came across one of Bill Gross’s TED Talks. If you don’t know Bill, he’s a legendary Read more
Startups 18 Dec 2018 · 5 min read How to find out what you want to build If you read The Four Steps to the Epiphany by Steve Blank, you’re probably familiar with his idea of customer development. It’s entirely different from traditional product development approach used for decades. Read more
Startups 17 Dec 2018 · 5 min read How to build your app: Part IV This is the fourth post in a series where I list steps involved to build your app, from idea to launch. Be sure to check other posts about interviewing customers Read more
Non-technical founders 12 Dec 2018 · 4 min read How to build your app as a non-technical founder: Part II Yesterday I wrote about the preparation steps you need to take before you start looking for developers and building your app [https://www.alexponomarev.me/articles/how-to-build-your-app-part-i/]. Interviewing customers, creating Read more
Non-technical founders 11 Dec 2018 · 4 min read How to build your app: Part I If you are a non-technical founder, the path from early-stage idea to a working product can be confusing. Unfortunately, it’s hard to find a clear and concise guide on Read more
Startups 4 Dec 2018 · 5 min read Things to consider before building an app An app or application is a computer program that serves a specific function. There are all sorts of apps ranging from small apps that run on your watches to full-blown desktop applications. Read more
Non-technical founders 11 Nov 2018 · 4 min read Who are startup advisors An advisory board is a group of talented people who provide your company with professional help and guidance to help you grow. Advisors use their expertise and network to help Read more
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