Starting a Software Company (And What I Learned from Failure)

Prototyping is so valuable

Please what are gadgets need to setup a software company

Valuee!

Changed from node to .NET because of pdf 🤦🏽‍♂️😂 who does that ?

Hi. I loved ur story. I would like to open a software campany in Mozambique. I have a some management softwares in mind. Please share me more ur experiense.

Solid advice dude. Do you think that you underestimated the complexity of the project? I see developers doing that all the time, myself included.

To be honest I thought I was doing it wrong given the amount of time it's been taking me to launch but it seems that I've unknowingly have been taking the right steps. Awesome

Thank you for sharing this. I am also planning to create an IT enterprise to develop a specific software which can help manufacturing companies. Do you think managing such a company without a background in software development would be possible?

You were too ambitious. That’s all

That’s a really dope application idea. Worked on immigration paperwork with my spouse and thought of an application to speed up and make the process easier.

Can I buy your code?

i loved this video Andy, so inspiring. Sounds like a good journey. Tbh I wish you made it, but im sure you did what's best. You'll have another great idea

So what did you do after that? Did you complete that App or did you quit? I want to hear of how to create success stories.

I'm having a similar experience working on an application for the medical field. Just bouncing back from a burnout and feeling encouraged after watching your video.

Thank you for sharing your “failures”. I find this type of advice so much more valuable than the usual how-to videos.

Hey thanks for sharing.

+1 for the .NET migration :D

Impressive, I cant even get past the company name.

Hello, great content. I am starting my software company and I have a product which will help a lot of people. I would like to meet and talk to you since you have valuable experience. I live in Lombard,IL. I am sure you will like a concept, I think It can be multi million dollar bonanza. Let's get in touch

nothing is 100% :-)

i would like to build software , on my demand and wishes without code, just existing german language and algo.

Sounds like you learned and have the answers now. When you were saying things that made it fail you would answer with the solution right after. Lol. Dont be afraid to partner. Some success is better than no success, especially on a large scale if that is your goal. I don't understand why you don't try again. I think I could help you. Let me know if you would like for this project to succeed. I'll give you my buisness email. 👍👍

Very Helpful video, I was going through the same issues that you mentioned, Thanks Andy

You don't need to partner with anyone. Hundreds of entrepreneurs made it solo. You need to focus and work hard and not quit.

Sounds like the mistakes are
* Not using what you are familiar with (.net) but instead used node
* Not getting a cofounder leads to easier burn out and loss of motivation
* Jump into coding without doing validation first
* Spend more time coding than talking to customers

From what I understand the starting stage up to "product market fit" is just product development, but programmers tend to get caught up with the technical details (probably because we feel more comfortable in familiar terrain) and end up spending time on things that don't have as high an impact.

I have so much respect for you.

I think after watching this for 90 seconds that your core problem is the target market is too tiny and niche.

Thanks for sharing your experiences and the advice.

I’m just wondering if you have tried hiring someone for cheap from fiverr to code a minimum viable product as a first step? Or is the code so bad that it’s not worth the cost?

Amazing article! Every founder should follow this advice!

Very useful video! I actually had a similar experience, trying to design a system that I myself would love to have and giving up after months of hard work. I think the underlying problem here is, as new programmers we couldn't estimate what it would really take to code, maintain and introduce to the market even the simplest new product. One of my more experienced friends told me when I started mine was a 7-people 4-year problem and I should have listened. We live and learn though :) Thank you for the video!

Hey man! This is an AMAZING video. Any way you could answer a few questions? Via a follow up video or connect offline

Can you do a video specifically on the prototyping process? Very helpful. Thanks.

PS I am currently on a fully funded university course in software engineering and, although they get a bad rap online, some of the key focuses so far have been on things like project planning, pseudocode, requirements gathering, etc so it does feel good in that respect.

Awesome man! you are so great.. You will achieve what you wish

Great post!

Bhaiya Python se Android Dev kar sakte h ??

Great learning experience! I'm sure you now know a formal plan, even if done on a napkin is well worth the effort.

Software Engineering takes a lot of time in the business problem analysis phase, DFDs, structures charts, use case diagrams, etc, etc, etc, then the development phase and at the end, after you have a fully documented project you can hand that to coders, whether they are C, C++, C#, Java, whatever. So you could be three months working your butt off with a small team of people before you're ready to write code, then unit test, document code, etc, etc. I think if one has an idea for a software solution to a business problem. One should pitch it to a software company and act as software engineer in charge of translation from business domain to the technical domain, and lead the development.

Thank you for the sharing experience !

What if you save some money, take a career break for 6-12 mo and follow your dream? If you believe in the product, go for it.
Thanks for tips! And good luck!

You looks like actor: Ryan Eggold :P very similar

Why is it a mistake, in my opinion a business or professionals want everything under one belt like u said abt competitor. If u could include those then u can still market it, as u know competitor is not that good.

Thanks man sharing all that. 👍

in the background , is not it same code splitted in two windows ? ?

Great video in sharing your mistakes.. it'll be a learning journey for others.

I don't know about Computer Science programs or programming boot camps teaching the business side of Development but I have heard of cooking schools including teaching the business aspects of cooking or running a restaurant. I enjoyed this video Andy and keep doing what you are doing.

I think your failure had a lot to do with not having a team of programmers and not also still having to work in your 8hr job

Thank you for sharing what you've learned. It'll definitely save time for a lot of time for aspiring techpreneurs out there.

Great video thanks for sharing