Tech-Driven Growth: A Founder’s Guide to Building Software
In today’s fast-paced startup ecosystem, the right software can make or break your business. But building software that scales, adapts, and supports growth can be a daunting task for non-technical founders or those who are navigating product development for the first time. Join us for an in-depth session designed to equip startup founders with the knowledge and tools needed to turn your software vision into reality.
In this webinar, Mario Meyer, an experienced fractional CTO and technology strategist, will guide you through the critical phases of building effective software that drives business growth. Whether you’re at the MVP stage or scaling an existing product, this session will offer insights and best practices on aligning your tech strategy with your business goals.
Key Takeaways:
- Defining Your Software Needs: How to translate your business vision into software requirements that developers understand.
- Choosing the Right Tech Stack: An overview of the most common tools and platforms, and how to choose the right ones for your startup.
- Building for Scale: Understanding how to architect software that can grow with your business.
- Balancing Cost, Speed, and Quality: Insights on how to effectively manage the software development process without breaking the bank.
- Applying the Lean Startup Methodology: Learn how to build software iteratively, using rapid experimentation, MVPs, and customer feedback to minimize waste and maximize learning.
- Working with Development Teams: Tips for fostering a productive relationship with in-house teams, agencies, or freelance developers.
- Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Learn from real-world examples of what can go wrong in software development—and how to avoid these mistakes.
* Please note this webinar series is open to members of the University of Toronto, University of Toronto Entrepreneurship (UTE), and IDEA Mississauga communities only.
Who Should Attend:
• Startup founders and co-founders preparing to build or scale software products.
• Non-technical leaders looking to better understand the software development process.
About Reyem Tech
Reyem Tech is a forward-thinking technology advisory firm specializing in helping small and medium-sized businesses navigate the complexities of software development, IT strategy, and digital transformation. With a focus on aligning technology solutions with business objectives, Reyem Tech offers tailored consulting services, including fractional CTO support and strategic tech advisory on a retainer basis. Whether building scalable software, optimizing IT infrastructure, or adopting new technologies, Reyem Tech is dedicated to empowering businesses to innovate, grow, and succeed in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
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