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FROM START-UP…TO GROWN-UP
Hi.
ABOUT ME:Chief Technology Officer
@ ZirMed
So why are we here…
…two people walked into a bar…
Person #1:me
Person #2:Ric Sinclair
Technology guy to the left……product guy to the right….… obvious affection for sunglasses on both sides
…and came up with this…
“The 5Ps every start-up should know”
(5Ps > 4Ps)
This is why we are here.
Platform
Process
People
Position
Passion
“The 5Ps every start-up should know”
Quick note:If you aren’t in a start-up don’t zone out… these principles apply to any company wanting to grow.
Quick note:If you don’t want to grow yourcompany… I guess we can have a moment where you can leave.
OK THEN…
Platform
Platform
It’s all about the data
Find the right tool for your use case
Embrace polyglotism
Platform
The cloud can be your friend, but does not
have to be
Netflix and Zyngahave very different
strategies
Process
Process
Your SDLC shouldmatch your culture
You are still using a process
Process
Deployment matters
Make it automated
People
People
Don’t hire by keyword
Don’t be afraid to be picky
Waffling is not allowed
People
Hire people different than you
Commit to growing your own
Position
Position
Do or Do Not Raise Money… there is no
try
Know how much you need… Target
milestones
Position
Do you understand the following:
Intellectual PropertyCap TablesEmployment IssuesAccredited InvestorsFiling an 83(b)Section 409A Valuations
Position
No?... I don’t either
That’s why we all need a Person #2 for
counsel
Quick note:Just remember… the Person #2 needs you too.
Quick note:Ok, I will be blunter. If you don’t ask others for help you are a moron.
Passion
Passion
10,000 Hours
Love what you do… seriously
The question isn’t “Can we?”
Passion
Don’t be afraid to be Lazy and Dumb
Love what you do… seriously
Platform
Process
People
Position
Passion
Bye.
