Dev Agency Pitfalls: A Guide for Non-Technical Founders

12/12/2024 23 min Episodio 13
Dev Agency Pitfalls: A Guide for Non-Technical Founders

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🚀 Dev Agency Pitfalls: A Guide for Non-Technical FoundersJoin Matt Watson and Melissa Kwan, Founder & CEO of eWebinar, in this captivating episode exploring the intricate challenges and unexpected triumphs of building a SaaS company as a non-technical founder. From agency pitfalls to discovering the perfect technical co-founder sleeping right beside her, Melissa's journey offers invaluable insights into entrepreneurial resilience and team building.🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!):Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodesConnect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://newsletter.productdriven.com/Powered by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/Key Discussion Points:🎯 The complexities of dev agency partnerships💡 Product development challenges for non-technical founders🔄 The transition from agency to in-house development⚡ Building effective technical leadership🤝 The importance of aligned incentives in software development📈 Balancing experimentation with deliverablesChapters:0:00 - Introduction and background1:29 - eWebinar origin story3:37 - Product concept exploration5:48 - Early development challenges7:13 - Technical leadership dynamics10:55 - Dev shop experience insights14:36 - Product development complexity17:25 - Relationship dynamics and solutions20:50 - Current team structure and success22:36 - Closing thoughts and takeawaysDiscover how the right technical partnership can transform your startup journey. Whether you're a non-technical founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, this episode offers critical insights into building successful software companies.Join our community of innovators and subscribe for more insights into product-driven development and entrepreneurial success.

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