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256. Top mistakes non-technical founders make & how to avoid them
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If you’re building a tech product but don’t have a technical background, this episode will save you months of wasted time and thousands in unnecessary spend.
In this re-release of one of our most popular early episodes, Tech for Non-Techies founder Sophia Matveeva shares the 5 biggest mistakes non-technical founders make — and how to avoid them.
Whether you’re a founder, a corporate innovator, or leading a new digital venture, these lessons will help you lead product teams effectively and build better tech businesses.
You will learn:Why hiring a developer first is a mistake — and who to bring in instead
The crucial difference between product metrics and business metrics (and how to use both wisely)
How Facebook and WhatsApp built great products by focusing on engagement before monetisation
What non-technical leaders must know about giving clear, measurable instructions to product teams
What success looks like in the early stages — and why early growth shouldn’t be the goal
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Non-Technical Founders' Challenges 02:26 The Importance of User Experience Design 10:36 Understanding Product vs. Business Metrics 16:21 Setting Clear Goals for Product Teams 20:13 Embracing Flexibility in Product Development 24:32 The Journey of Product Improvement Over Growth
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Growth Through InnovationIf your organisation wants to drive revenue through innovation, book a call with us here.
Our workshops and innovation strategies have helped Constellation Brands, the Royal Bank of Canada and Oxford University.
Listen to Tech for Non-Techies on:For the episode transcript, go here: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/256-top-mistakes-non-technical-founders-make-how-to-avoid-them
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Manage episode 485162964 series 2974873
If you’re building a tech product but don’t have a technical background, this episode will save you months of wasted time and thousands in unnecessary spend.
In this re-release of one of our most popular early episodes, Tech for Non-Techies founder Sophia Matveeva shares the 5 biggest mistakes non-technical founders make — and how to avoid them.
Whether you’re a founder, a corporate innovator, or leading a new digital venture, these lessons will help you lead product teams effectively and build better tech businesses.
You will learn:Why hiring a developer first is a mistake — and who to bring in instead
The crucial difference between product metrics and business metrics (and how to use both wisely)
How Facebook and WhatsApp built great products by focusing on engagement before monetisation
What non-technical leaders must know about giving clear, measurable instructions to product teams
What success looks like in the early stages — and why early growth shouldn’t be the goal
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Non-Technical Founders' Challenges 02:26 The Importance of User Experience Design 10:36 Understanding Product vs. Business Metrics 16:21 Setting Clear Goals for Product Teams 20:13 Embracing Flexibility in Product Development 24:32 The Journey of Product Improvement Over Growth
FREE COURSE:
5 Tech Concepts Every Business Leader Needs To Know
Growth Through InnovationIf your organisation wants to drive revenue through innovation, book a call with us here.
Our workshops and innovation strategies have helped Constellation Brands, the Royal Bank of Canada and Oxford University.
Listen to Tech for Non-Techies on:For the episode transcript, go here: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/256-top-mistakes-non-technical-founders-make-how-to-avoid-them
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