Product Development

Managing Software Development

8 articles

How can I get things done when everyone is a part-time contractor?

How do I prioritize features versus bugs?

How can you speed up software development?

As a non-technical CEO, how do I know if an engineer isn’t goofing off if I’m not watching them all the time?

What is a good ratio between developers and software quality assurance people?

What is a good ratio between time spent in development versus software quality assurance (SQA)?

My developers don’t like the tools I chose for managing development. How do I bring them around?

I am constantly surprised by missed deadlines. How do I fix this?

Hardware Development

3 articles

I am new to hardware development. How do I get started?

What are some good readings on hardware and manufacturing?

How much would it cost to develop a hardware product?

Software Development

2 articles

How do I build a web or mobile app?

How can I learn more about software development?

Medical Devices

1 article

How can I learn more about the process of developing a medical device?

Prototyping

4 articles

How do I prototype and test my product idea?

What is a virtual prototype?

Do virtual prototypes work for biotech?

Next Step Prototypes?

Working with an industrial design or product design agency

4 articles

Should I hire a product design company, or hire individuals?

When should I hire a product design consulting firm to help me commericalize my product?

What is an industrial design or product design agency?

How do I find a great product design firm to partner with?

Request for Proposals (RFP) / Request for Quotes (RFQ)

1 article

How do I conduct a competitive RFP / RFQ?

Planning projects

7 articles

How long should it take to develop a product?

Are you a feature, Product or Company ?

How detailed should the project plan be in an early stage startup?

How rigidly should you adhere to your project plan?

What do I need to know to create a realistic project plan if the work is outside my area of expertise?

How can we get better work estimates? My developers are constantly off by a factor of 2 or more.

I have a business-driven deadline that cannot be moved and I need a deliverable by that date. My developers say it cannot be done. How do I proceed?