Startup Notes - Thoughts, guides and ideas!

Startups for net neutrality

Net neutrality for startups is a very important equality metric that not only impacts the tech startups, but also the brick and mortar ones.

Product Management

Minimum Viable Product - the core principles to follow

A simplistic approach to defining the core principles that you need to follow when creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

Getting Started

How to retain [good] people - the realistic approach

Retaining good people in your team is not an easy task, it requires a bit of luck, some realistic expectations, and a lot of self-control.

Product Management

Regression testing in software engineering

Regression testing in software testing is a required step to properly maintain and increase the technical quality of your product.

Product Management

Design thinking process

The design thinking process methodology is a bit abstract. Let us put it in layman operational terms so that you can use it.

Product Management

Scrum team roles

Scrum team roles can be confusing for a lot of people starting up. Here is a clear-cut guide on what the roles are and which one you will need.

Product Management

Classic VS Agile Project Management & which to choose

Classic VS Agile project management is a choice that you need to make an informed decision. Here is what you should choose!

Product Management

Backlog refinement in scrum and how to actually do it

Backlog refinement in scrum ceremonies can be daunting, but all it takes is some prep and you will be fine. Let me walk you through the steps.

Quality Assurance

QA importance in the software development lifecycle

QA importance is usually a hot topic on budget meetings, here are the reasons why you MUST have QA for your product!

Product Management

New product feature workflow [for dummies]

Not saying you are a dummy, but sometimes we don't know where to start. This is where to start to add a new feature to your perfect product.

Recruitment

How to set up internal HR processes in a Startup

HR processes are needed once you have people that you do not manage, but other people do. Here are the three main ones

Getting Started

12 must-have apps for startups

In order to streamline your day-to-day, we have compiled a list of the best must-have apps for startups that make complete sense.

Product Management

PoC vs MVP and which one do you need and when

Whenever you are at a specific stage of your idea development and you are recommended one or the other. Let me clarify what do you need them for and when.

Recruitment

How to recruit new people

Recruiting new people can be intimidating considering that in a startup, here is how to properly get it done.

Recruitment

The perfect recruitment pipeline (with sample board and workflow)

Follow this guide to help you get started for a simple, down to earth and most importantly free recruitment pipeline!

Recruitment

In house recruitment vs external agency - the pros and cons and what to choose

In-house recruitment vs external agency is the age-old question that I will help answer for your specific case.

Recruitment

How to write a clear job description

Here are some recommendations of the main components that are extremely important to properly transmit your needs in a Job Description