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Leading Tech Teams Without a Tech Background: What Really Works
For non-technical founders, assembling a high-performing engineering team can feel like navigating uncharted territory. Without a deep understanding of software development, it’s easy to feel disconnected from the hiring process, team management, and technical decision-making. However, building a strong engineering team without a technical background is entirely possible—it just requires the right strategy, mindset, and…
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Enhancing Developer Experience for Non-Tech Founders
For non-tech founders, building a digital product often means navigating an unfamiliar world—one filled with technical jargon, complex decision-making, and development workflows that may feel disconnected from their business goals. While much attention is given to User Experience (UX), the Developer Experience (DX) is just as crucial in ensuring smooth collaboration, predictable timelines, and a scalable product. A…
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The Three Non-Negotiables of a Successful Digital Product
Building a product isn’t about adding features for the sake of it, raising capital too soon, or moving fast without purpose. It’s about building something that works—and lasts. At Nolte, we break this down into three essential principles: • Desirable – People need to want it.• Viable – It must be a sustainable business.• Feasible – It has to…
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Understanding the Basics of the Product Development Journey for Non-Technical Founders
If you’re a non-technical founder embarking on the exciting journey of product development, it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed by the technical aspects. But fear not! We’re here to simplify the process and guide you through the three key phases of this adventure. Let’s dive in:
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RevenueCat: Maximizing Subscription Revenue
Our of our preferred platforms for managing our client’s in-app purchases (APIs) is the powerful RevenueCat. RevenueCat offers an end-to-end solution for integrating and tracking subscription and one-time purchase models seamlessly across iOS, Android, and web platforms. By centralizing and simplifying in-app payments, RevenueCat empowers developers to focus on crafting exceptional user experiences without getting…
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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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Every Non-Technical Founder Should Know This Before Developing a Digital Product
You’ve got a brilliant idea for a product and you’re ready to take the world by storm. But before you dive headfirst into development, there are a few essential things you should know. Working directly with early teams we’ve seen many non-technical founders face challenges when making critical decisions, especially when it comes to getting…
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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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What does it mean to be a “Senior” Engineer?
Most engineers aspire to be considered “senior”, the title being recognition of their career journey and the value they can add to a business. However, I find there are many misconceptions amongst engineers about what it really means to be senior. In this article I’m going to lay out my perspective on what it means…
Category: Engineering
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