The Roadmap

DECODE
The Roadmap

"The Roadmap" serves as a beacon for knowledge-sharing and innovation in software product development. DECODE - https://decode.agency/ LinkedIn - https://hr.linkedin.com/company/decodehq Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@decodehq

  1. 06/11/2024

    #23 How a bootstrapped startup used product discovery to validate their idea

    In this episode, the founders of Bridged Connection, a crypto and stock exchange platform, share their journey from finance backgrounds to startup founders. We discuss bootstrapping challenges, the role of product discovery in validating their idea, and the importance of strong co-founder communication. (00:00) Introduction to Bridged Connection (03:39) Founders' Journey into Crypto and Stocks (09:28) The Birth of Bridged Connection (12:42) Bootstrapping the Startup (16:22) Product Discovery Insights (24:46) Navigating Co-Founder Dynamics (31:27) Seeking Investment and Future Plans (36:54) The Importance of MVP and User Feedback (38:56) Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

    44 min

  2. 09/08/2024

    #22 Expert advice for managing large software teams on high-stakes projects

    How do you successfully manage software teams? Ivan Glazer, a Business Line Manager at ASEE, a global software company, provides the answer. Ivan delves into strategies for enhancing team collaboration, driving productivity, and tackling the challenges of leading software teams in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. (0:00) Intro(4:28) Fintech trends(11:32) People management challenges(15:02) Smaller and bigger teams(18:16) DOs and DON’Ts(22:48) Micromanagement(25:08) Daily meetings(31:07) Managing a manager(34:17) Managing remote teams(40:53) Handling stakeholders(47:13) Wrap-up

    50 min

  3. 18/07/2024

    #21 Software startup consultant shares how to hit the bullseye with your product

    How do you achieve product-market fit? The answer to that question is given by Tim Eckert, a partner at Peakora. Peakora helps businesses grow through a systematic approach by providing tailored strategies, market analysis, and innovative solutions for sustainable success. (0:00) Intro(1:21) Tim background(3:51) About Peakora(7:52) Product-market fit(10:18) #1 Market identification(14:19) #2 Identify underserved needs(20:27) #3 Defining the value statement(24:50) #4 Launching an MVP(28:38) #5 Improving an MVP(33:13) Examples(37:29) #6 Product pricing(41:25) Finding product-market fit again(49:54) Wrap-up

    51 min

  4. 27/06/2024

    #20 Win investments for your software startup by learning how to pitch effectively

    Nick Hughes, the founder and CEO of Founders Live explains what it takes to deliver a great pitch for your startup idea. (0:00) - Intro(1:28) - About Founders Live(5:40) - Founders Live expansion(6:59) - Europe tour(12:35) - Opening a pitch(20:00) - Checking out the competition(24:19) - Big NOs when pitching(29:37) - Examples of good pitches(33:49) - Solving a problem(36:48) - Frequently asked questions(39:53) - Should you be asking for money in a pitch?(42:09) - Closing thoughts(46:07) - Difference between American and European entrepreneurs

    50 min

  5. 13/06/2024

    #19 How to build your software company: advice from a founder

    In this episode, we are joined by Karen Humphries Sallick, CEO and Co-Founder of Contacts411. Contacts411 is a CRM platform that helps business keep customers contacts updated. Karen shares her journey of founding a software company.

    48 min

  6. 24/05/2024

    #18 Software startup and investor relationship: 
key advice to make it work

    Our latest guest on The Roadmap is Chris Piedmonte, an angel investor with over 30 years of experience. In the first episode with Chris, we talked about what angel investors are looking for in startups when investing. This time Chris shares what happens after an investment has been made and what startup should be focusing on. (0:00) Intro (3:39) Angel investor expectations (6:27) What if things go bad? (10:10) Angel investors as business advisors (13:33) MVP as a starting point (16:30) Using MVPs to discover more (21:31) Startup transparency (25:37) Tech adviser (29:41) Choosing the right technology (35:21) Scaling apps (38:43) Tech vendors qualities (42:38) Wrap-up

    45 min

  7. 17/05/2024

    #17 Experienced startup founder shares key steps to building a successful startup

    William Neill, the co-founder and CPO of Basket, a shopping wishlist app, shares his journey of founding a startup and handling business challenges along the way. 0:00 Intro(1:20) About Basket(2:31) Getting the idea for Basket(6:31) Building the MVP(10:50) Choosing the technology(12:58) Learning from the MVP(17:38) Handling the data(19:24) Marketing and launch strategy(25:41) Finding and retaining customers(33:45) Product roadmap(39:29) Seamless User experience(44:53) Lessons learned(52:28) Full-remote company

    57 min

  8. 09/05/2024

    #16 Fintech expert explains the future of 
digital banking and software privacy

    What's the future of our IDs? According to the European Commission, by 2030 around 80% of EU citizens should have digital IDs. The long journey to digital transformation of our IDs, which can be both beneficial for our privacy and using various apps and software is explained by Robert Ilijas, the CEO and founder of Identyum. 0:00 Intro(3:47) Fin-tech trends(5:21) About Identyum(8:16) Using digital IDs(10:20) Institutional approval(12:54) Finding a market niche(15:46) ID wallets as a solution(22:09) Future of digital IDs(25:37) Integrating software with digital IDs(27:50) Security and privacy of customers(32:46) Threats to user privacy(34:42) GDPR compliance(36:47) Closing thoughts

    39 min
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"The Roadmap" serves as a beacon for knowledge-sharing and innovation in software product development. DECODE - https://decode.agency/ LinkedIn - https://hr.linkedin.com/company/decodehq Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@decodehq

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