Category: Business

Most of the problems that derail custom software projects are the same no matter who’s building them (even for non-software companies). But if you’re a mid-market company whose core business isn’t software, those risks get, well, a lot riskier. You don’t know what you don’t know… and by the time... Read More

We’ve made no secret of our love affair with the Dallas startup scene… DFW is one of the best places to launch a company, and it has no shortage of innovation (it’s a big reason why we’re here!). But some early-stage standouts are carving out space in ways that feel... Read More

If you’re a founder (or considering becoming one), you’ve probably heard the advice: build to scale. Hire the right people, delegate tasks, and free yourself up to focus on the big picture. There’s nothing inherently wrong with this advice (no one expects you to carry the weight of your company... Read More

“How do we become more innovative” — it’s a question we’re asked by clients, friends, collaborators, you name it. People know they need to innovate to keep their companies competitive, but they’re not sure what steps they should be taking to get there. It’s 2 million steps… but not in... Read More

As we wrap up November, we’re also getting toward the end of budget-planning season. (I know not every company works on a calendar fiscal year, but for a lot of us, Oct./Nov. is when we plan out budget allocations for the next fiscal year). We’re sorting out what we want... Read More

Despite the buzzword status it has achieved, velocity is more than just a fancy word we throw around at board meetings. Moving fast is a measure of our teams’ productivity and efficiency, a fundamental cog in the machinery of innovation. And boy, does it need some oiling. So how can... Read More

We might not be entering a recession for sure, but the economic indicators are still all out of whack. Layoffs across industries, regional banks collapsing, enterprises pulling back, budgets shrinking… Even if we don’t enter a true recession, many businesses are acting as if we will so they can protect... Read More

In the world of startups and innovation, a few cities tend to dominate the conversation: San Francisco, New York, Boston, and more recently, Austin, Texas. But there’s another Texas gem that’s been quietly proving naysayers wrong: Dallas. Contrary to the prevailing narrative, Dallas is not only a great place to... Read More

Software development bids can be all over the place from very low to very high. Find out why and get tips for vetting partners. Read More

Is a software development request for proposal or request for quote better? Or is there a third option that saves money, reduces risk, and increases chances of success? Read More