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Read our latest articles from our team about startup leadership, product development and technology.
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Using Example Mapping to Better Serve Early Stage Startup Founders
Within the bustling corridors of an agency like Nolte, where multiple clients and projects coexist, clarity and alignment are crucial. As we handle the intricate details of product development for early stage startups, it is imperative to ensure that every stakeholder is on the same page.
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The Ideal Team Structure for Early-Stage Startups Engaging with an Agency
If you’re a non-technical founder, the technical gap between vision to product might seem wide and likely daunting. Partnering with an agency to provide the right team structure can be a game-changer. Here’s the ideal team structure for early-stage startups engaging with an agency.
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Why Your Wellbeing Affects the Success of your Startup
Launching a startup is an exhilarating journey filled with highs, lows, and unpredictable challenges. However, the biggest variable that determines a startup’s success isn’t always the product or market fit—it’s the founder’s well-being. Just as a car needs fuel to run efficiently, founders need self-care practices to fuel their leadership.
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What Investors Look for During The Product Development Stage
If you’re a founder of a tech startup, you’ll want to attract investors to support your growth. However, the one thing founders should know is that investors actually don’t focus on the product itself. Sure, you can have a well developed product, but your investors want to know that your product can make money and
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Bugs Happen: A Guide for Founders on How to Avoid Freaking Out (and When You Should Take Action)
If you and your team are building a digital product, you’re no stranger to the occasional bug that creeps into your development process. It’s annoying, but here’s the truth: bugs are a normal part of the product development journey. Let’s explore some strategies to manage them.
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The 4 Most Common Blockers Non-Technical Founders Face in Product Development and How to Avoid
There are four common blockers that startup founders encounter when developing their digital product. Here are the solutions to help early teams overcome them effectively.
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5 Tips for Founders to Stay Focused in a Distracting World
Running a business is demanding but can also be extremely rewarding if your time is managed properly. When I did not manage my time properly I made personal sacrifices which resulted in resentment towards the business. After years of trying exploring techniques to balance my time my relationship with the business has greatly improved resulting…
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Deep Work: The Right Mindset in a Distracted World
“In a world of distraction being able to focus is a huge competitive advantage” –Taylor Otwell (creator of Laravel) According to best-selling business author Cal Newport and many other field experts, one of the biggest challenges in today’s society is staying focused. Every day, we have countless emails, Slack messages, Whatsapp, Jira tickets, tweets, notifications,
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Creating or Shifting a Company Culture In 3 Steps
Founders are often tasked with creating a company culture or shifting mentalities that are already deeply engrained within a team. When you’re first starting out, this can be a challenge. Here is a simple 3-step process for creating or shifting a company culture: 1. Team Discussion The first step is to raise awareness of the