Alex Glassey – Creator of StratPad
[quote style=”boxed”]What I try to do, very regularly, is to get an image in my head of who my customer is and what they need and how I can serve…
apps
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.
Brandon Medenwald – Co-founder of Simply Made Apps
[quote style=”boxed”]Iterate and ship. In the case of Simply Made Apps, we are in the software business. It’s easy to get stuck in the “feature list” game, where the company…
Harvey Shovers – President of MSI Data
[quote style=”boxed”]I would have pushed harder to start my own company much earlier. Changing focus to building something vs. working for someone.[/quote] Harvey Shovers is the President of MSI Data,…
Scott Falbo – President of Front9 Technologies
[quote style=”boxed”]It probably sounds cliche but I don’t think I would do anything differently. I’m happy with the choices that I’ve made and the mistakes that I’ve learned from to…
Ryan Gerard – Co-Founder of Pickmoto
[quote style=”boxed”]Connect with your users. Use whatever means you can: email all new users personally, send survey’s, go to events where your users (or potential users) might be, and setup…
Juan Sanabria and Mateo Zlatar – Co-Founders of GuideOne
[quote style=”boxed”]Ideas flow freely and we are full of them! However, when it comes to using technology to tell stories, you have to first get a deep understanding of the…
Meet Juan Sanabria and Mateo Zlatar – Co-Founders of GuideOne
Jason Aspes – Co-founder of Silverline
[quote style=”boxed”]Make an effort to meet people. Go out of your way to participate in areas outside your expertise and comfort zone. Try new things. It’s amazing where it will…
Alex Genadinik – Founder of Problemio
[quote style=”boxed”]Constantly learn about the space in which you are working.[/quote] Alex Genadinik is a software and a mobile developer. Ever since college, he has always had the spirit of…
Ian Hancock – Founder and CEO of iWishfor
[quote style=”boxed”]Go for lots of walks and follow the writings and blogs of other entrepreneurs.[/quote] Ian Hancock is Founder and CEO of iWishfor. Ian has worked in the Education sector…
Rob Carpenter – Founder of AppIt Ventures
[quote style=”boxed”]Building an app is like building a house. If everything is well scoped out the process goes quickly. If you’re half way through construction and the client suddenly wants…
Bobby Valentine – Partner at Sociercise
[quote style=”boxed”]Make time for family. It is so easy with iPhones and wireless networking to spend all day on the computer and in the new workspace. Keeping dedicated time with…
Emily Wright – Designer of Prepared.ly
[quote style=”boxed”]If you want something to exist, start building it. The faster you can get it out there, the easier it will be to test and iterate in the real…