Ivan Matkovic – CEO and Founder of Spendgo
[quote style=”boxed”]I would build my personal network earlier. A startup is not a DIY project.[/quote] Ivan founded Spendgo in 2010 following the advice from his college professor and now current…
There’s an app for that. Seriously, there’s an app for everything now. The founders in this section are the ones building them. Mobile apps, web apps, SaaS products, and platforms that make life a little easier, a little more connected, or a little more fun.
These interviews cover the full app development journey. Ideation. Prototyping. Getting into app stores without losing your mind. User acquisition. Retention. The moment you realize your onboarding flow is why everyone leaves after day two. It’s humbling, and these founders talk about it openly.
What’s useful about these conversations is the honesty about what works and what doesn’t. The graveyard of failed apps is enormous. The founders here are the ones who figured out how to build something people actually use. Not just download. Use. There’s a big difference.
You’ll find insights on product design, development methodology, monetization strategy, and the challenge of standing out in app stores with millions of options. Whether you’re a developer with an idea, a founder looking for technical insight, or someone who’s curious about how your favorite apps came to be, these interviews deliver.
[quote style=”boxed”]I would build my personal network earlier. A startup is not a DIY project.[/quote] Ivan founded Spendgo in 2010 following the advice from his college professor and now current…
[quote style=”boxed”]Every single time you meet someone and get their business card, write them a follow-up email that same night. It doesn’t matter if you barely have a useful reason…
[quote style=”boxed”]My goal is to have five work tasks accomplished by 8 a.m. each day. [/quote] Nancy MacIntyre is the founder and CEO of Fingerprint, a mobile technology company that…
[quote style=”boxed”]Focus. I’m addicted to multitasking, but I’ve found that it simply doesn’t work very well, and it’s a character flaw I’ve had to work on. When I’ve focused exclusively…
Hard work. It’s a cliche but it seems to be the thing that gives you the best chance for success. Raj Patel founded Explora, a smartphone rental service for travellers…
[quote style=”boxed”]There is nothing more humbling than seeing that your gut was wrong. It changes the way you see your audience and it changes your product for the better.[/quote] Jim…
The ability and discipline to listen to people helps bring ideas to life. Once you understand the problem, you can then try to solve it. Bobby Emamian is the co-founder…
Meet Bobby Emamian – Co-founder and CEO of Prolific Interactive
We don’t always agree on things, but everyone’s allowed the chance to explain their point of view, and I’m never resistant to changing my opinion. This is why I don’t…
[quote style=”boxed”]My typical day involves nothing typical. I am the only sales person, I lead the development team and I am the UI/UX guy as well. I am a marketing…
[quote style=”boxed”]When in doubt, don’t hire — keep looking.[/quote] A professional ballerina-turned-entrepreneur, Emily Egbert is the co-founder of HitUp, an app that allows customers to purchase and send business gifts…
[quote style=”boxed”]One of my investors told me early on that at the end of the day, it’s not always the smartest guy who wins the race but the one who…
[quote style=”boxed”]By far, the best thing I do for my productivity is not check email first thing in the morning. I’ll put aside 30 minutes to an hour, to get…