startups

When to leave your cozy programming job to work for a startup
You've seen the videos online and the news articles about the digital nomad life working for a small startup in the city of your d
Should New Programmer's Work For Startups?
Working for a startup can be a great opportunity for developers at any stage to work on projects from the ground up. You get to be in charge
How much code do I write as the CTO of a startup?
The most common answer to that question often times ranges from "None at all" to "Not as much as I would like". And that's typically because
How to Find the Courage to Make a Career Switch
Making a big change in your career isn’t always easy, and it’s often very daunting indeed. But making a switch can sometimes be the best thi
How to create an IoT application that stands out: a complete guide for your startup
Companies are fighting to build an IoT application that will be sold. Why? Because most of you probably have met someone who has one..
Why programmers struggle to make good startup founders
Find a programmer with a few years of experience under their belt and you'll find a million and one ideas ready to take over the world and b
Should you work at a startup?
I get this question frequently from many people, mainly those just starting out on their programming careers, and having both been a job-see
Don't Quit Your Startup Just Yet
You've worked countless hours on your product to get it to market. You've sacrificed vacations and friends and sometimes even food. It hap
How To Have A Successful Site Launch
So you worked late into the night for months, had countless meetings with business partners, signed all the required paperwork, and now you
6 Startup Mistakes To Watch Out For
If you're looking to start, or are currently in, a startup, then mistakes are part of the game. In fact, they're the biggest part of the ga
Why I Quit My Job For A Startup
I get asked this question a lot, as I left my job 2 years ago to work full-time on our startup Renly.co. And it's a tough question to answe
When Is The Right Time To Start Your Business
Sometimes it's difficult to notice because of our usual day to day rush, but somebody owns every single business establishment that you wal
Graduating From YC Startup School
This year YCombinator held a new venture for young up and coming startups which they dubbed "Startup School". It was a 10 week course desig
How To Find Your Role In A Startup
This is one of those topics that no one likes to talk about when starting a company. Many times it creates tensions between co-founders and
Top 5 Tips For Starting A Startup
If you've watched the many TV shows about startup life then I am here to tell you, that yes, it is like that, very much. If you're on the o
Should You Bootstrap Your Startup
There are no easy answers when it comes to startup life. As each startup is 100% different with its own unique set of challenges and routes
One year inside of our startup
Something that hasn't been mentioned too much on this blog is the startup that I helped to co-found with close friends and with a close bus