ENO8 Answers

Your biggest software development questions answered.

Through hundreds of client engagements across nearly a decade, we noticed founders and business leaders had the same questions, concerns, and problems when staring down a software development project. We hatched ENO8 Answers to offer our decades of software development experience and expertise to anyone thinking about building, updating, or redesigning a software product.

The bottom line is that ENO8 Answers helps you make sense of software development. It’s free, it’s informative, and it isn’t stuffy.

You can find our catalog of prior sessions below. Have a question you’d like answered in a future ENO8 Answers? Reach out anytime!

Episodes

Your Software Startup Doesn’t Need External Funding: Here’s Why (with Greg Head)

What is a Practical Founder? In this episode of ENO8 Answers, Your Software Startup Doesn’t Need External Funding, ENO8 founder Jeff Francis sat down with Greg Head to get underneath common misconceptions around startup funding. Greg and Jeff have been in the startup game long enough to have seen its many evolutions, and their wisdom […]

Software Startup Funding: How to Get Investors to “Yes”

Welcome back to another exciting episode of ENO8 Answers with our founder Jeff Francis. You are in for a special treat, because this presentation is normally a one-time annual deal. Every year, Jeff is asked by Dallas Startup Week to present this topic. And every year, the room is packed to the brim with startup […]

Help! Who Should My First Software Startup Hire Be?!

Who Should Your First Software Startup Hire When You’re Building A Software Product? In this episode of ENO8 Answers, we dive deep into the crucial decision every early-stage software startup faces: Who should be your first in-house hire? Follow this advice and you’ll be one step closer to becoming a “unicorn.” And It’s Not Even […]

The Founders’ Journey with Brenda Stoner

Welcome back to another exciting episode of ENO8 Answers. We’re doing things a little differently this time. Instead of a recorded webinar, we thought our audience might like to hear some insight and wisdom from a serial entrepreneur intimately familiar with the founders’ journey. From bootstrapping to seed funding, Brenda Stoner has seen it all. […]

3 Product Development Leaders Your Software Won’t Succeed Without

Do you know who is truly mission-critical to software development? What product development leaders do you need? Not the nice-to-haves, or you’d-love-to-haves, but those you cannot succeed without? We’ve built hundreds of innovative digital products over the last decade. Through engagement after engagement, we see the same pattern emerge. If you nail down these THREE […]

How the Most Innovative Companies Design Software

Join us as we delve into the surefire software design framework embraced by industry leaders for its efficacy and innovation. We’re thrilled to have Emily Holmes on this episode, sharing her insights on one of the most transformative concepts in software design and problem-solving. Emily takes us on a journey through the Double Diamond framework, […]

How to Remove Risk from Software Innovation Efforts

This ENO8 Answers addresses one of the biggest obstacles to software innovation: Fear. Innovation is inherently risky. It literally means doing something new and untried. Fear of this risk can lead company and software leadership to avoid innovation. Instead, they should seek to mitigate that risk. If you’re a leader in a software company, it’s […]

Iteration ≠ Innovation

Jeff Francis shares strategic insights on why iteration is not innovation, why that matters, and how to think about both. Here’s a sneak peek into the key areas we’ll delve into: 🧐 Necessary vs. Sufficient for sustained success⏳ Difference in time horizons🔭 What you’re focused on (features vs. the problem)⚖️ What’s the scale of the […]

How to Go Fast Without Burning Your Budget

Jeff Francis shares strategic insights on how you can build software fast – without it costing a fortune. Yes, the reality is you really can improve your product team’s velocity without exceeding the budget. It’s not easy, but it’s possible. We do it all the time for our clients, and now we’re going to teach […]

6 Signs it’s Time to Rebuild Your Product

Companies want their products to last forever. But the reality is that software and apps are only as good as the platform they were first built on – no matter how skilled the development team is at updates. Eventually, it’ll be time for a full rebuild. The key is finding the perfect time to start […]

How Do You Drive Digital Innovation in a Down Economy?

Whether or not we’re technically in (or entering) a down economy, headlines around the country certainly show that things are worsening… Layoffs across industries, belt tightening for corporate budgets, and a tight labor market make it a tough environment for business leaders. So how do you continue to drive digital innovation in this climate? One […]

5 Ways to Get Your Software Project Back on Track

As an engineering leader, you know that small issues can quickly snowball during software development. If the timeline is already getting stretched or spending is set to exceed the budget, there’s no time to waste in rectifying things. So how do you get your software project back on track? A Common Issue with Uncommon Solutions […]

How Confident Are You in Your Software Development Team?

If you’re developing software — any kind of software — there’s an element of second guessing. There has to be, right? You’re putting a lot of time, money and resources behind something. So how do you know if your money is being well spent? If you’re not super technical yourself, but you’re in a position […]

Why You Shouldn’t Hire a CTO

CTOs are often the backbone of a company’s software development, so why would we suggest not hiring one? Let’s be clear, CTOs are a vital and necessary part of many businesses… but only at the right stage of a company’s life. With that being said, the reason we think most early-stage startups shouldn’t hire a […]

7 Strategies for Keeping Your Developers Happy

Sad Fact: If your developers are under-appreciated, unhappy, or stagnant, your software product may suffer.Happy Fact: Happier developers build better products on shorter timelines at lower cost.So how do you help your developers feel happy, fulfilled, and engaged? What’s needed is understanding. Understanding is the fuel of empathy and empathy is what fuels perspective shifts. […]

How to P.I.V.O.T. When the Product Landscape Changes During Development

After more than 100 software startup projects, I’ve seen the product landscape significantly change during development many times. Luckily, there’s an effective way to pivot. Unfortunately, there are about 50 ways to UNsuccessfully try to pivot. We’ve worked through this with countless clients, and created a Guaranteed Formula for Pivoting Software in Times of Change. […]

The Secrets to Building a Great Product (That Doesn’t Blow Your Budget)!

Everyone wants to build a successful app or software product, and nobody wants to fail! But did you know most companies won’t fail entirely?  It’s true. The graveyard of digital products is littered with those that were just…good. In software development, good is the enemy of great. Great products have staying power; they initially wow […]

When Will Your Software Need to Be Rebuilt?

When the software starts hobbling and engineers are spending more time fixing bugs than making improvements, you may find yourself asking, “Is it time to rebuild our software?” Take this quiz to find out if and when to rebuild.

 

is it time to rebuild our software?