The Complete Guide to Creating a Tech Startup for Non-Tech Founder

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Do you have the next big business idea? Is the lack of technical skills holding your back? Keep reading to get all the answers no one ever told you.

Technology, as simple and convenient it is for users, can be equally complex, even cryptic at times, at the development end and consequently is something that not everyone can create. But since the trajectory of every business today crosses with technology at one point or another, entrepreneurs with little or no technical background often feel sidelined when it comes to a tech startup.

We are here to tell you that not only you can establish a tech company with no technical background, but you can also achieve great heights if you follow the proper lead. Before you elaborate on the steps you need to take, let’s take a short tour of the history to further affirm the point.

It was during the 2nd World War that Alan Turing decoded the Enigma- the German cipher machine that everyone believed was impossible to decode, without actually having any idea about the German language. And since the Turing machine is the basis of all modern computations, it can be well argued that technology itself is the child of a non-technical person.

In more recent cases, from Elon Musk and Michael Dell to the school teacher who founded Alibaba, you can find a long list of technology-intensive companies that have been founded and successfully operated by non-technical persons.

So, if you have a refreshing idea that you believe can turn into a successful business, the lack of technical skills should be the least concern. Because for that you have various talented offshore development firms, who can give you the expert-level services that you may not get otherwise. The road from an idea to the success is very long and technical skills is no more than a milestone in this journey.

Start with a prototype

Before you seriously commit to your startup, you first need to create a prototype to better analyze and showcase the feasibility of your product. You can either build the prototype by yourself using a host of tools available in the market, or you can consult professionals to do it for you. After your prototype is ready, you need to showcase it to as many business experts/ layman consumers, naïve audience as you can and get the valuable feedback to be incorporated in the later stages.

To explicitly point it out, creating a prototype is not a one-time task but more like an iterative process. You may have to make multiple refinements to the initial prototype to better align with the idea, and unless you have a perfect one in hand, moving forward with the project will only result in a flawed product.

Also read: 4 Steps of Building the App Prototypes Right

Scale to MVP (Minimum Viable Product)

If you have deep pockets and are willing to deploy ample resources, starting your business with an MVP is certainly a smart choice. As the name suggests, MVP is the initial version of your software that packs only the basics features, which you can deploy as a pilot program to gather maximum and genuine user response.

How to create an MVP

This is where you practically step in as the founder of your startup. You can choose one of the three possible ways to get your MVP

Build it Yourself: Yes, there are people who have learned to code for the sole purpose of their startup. But unless you are still in college, there is more to lose than to gain from adopting this approach. Though creating the MVP all by yourself gives you complete control over every aspect of your startup, the time you spend in learning those skills can push your project to several more months, if not years, from your earlier estimate. Additionally, if you have no prior software development experience, chances are the first one you create won’t be as elegant and polished as you would like to start your venture with.

Also read: How Much It Costs to Build an MVP?

Find a freelancer: Let’s face it- you can’t be Steve Jobs unless you have Steve Wozniak on your side as well, at least in the development stage. Having a co-founder with sharp technical skills can solve most of your initial problems and be a valuable asset for the future growth. But finding a partner who shares the same vision and passion as you have for the idea is a tough task. Plus, sharing the foundation of your company with someone else is a major commitment, which requires absolute trust.

Hire a top-ranked web or mobile app development company: This is by far the easiest approach you can take that not only guarantees you a quality product, but also saves you from many other risks. Companies that offer MVP development not only have immense technical expertise, but also carry vast experience of such businesses which you can leverage for your future endeavors. But this technical expertise and experience come at its own monetary cost that you must be willing to invest.

Our team at Konstantinfo can prove to be the perfect choice because we have all the right skills under one roof- with every software and hardware in all place.

So, among the three mentioned choices where you have to compromise with either quality or control or money, you can pick depending upon your priorities.

Also read: Scrum or Waterfall: Which Methodology Best Suits Your Startup?

After MVP

Creating an MVP is only the beginning of your venture and depending upon the reception and feedback your product receives, the future course of action can go one of these two ways-

1. Underwhelming or critical– If your software fails to garner a positive response from the users, you might have to roll all the way back to prototyping and look for any factors you may have skipped earlier. Also, if you had developed the software on your own, it might be a signal that you need more technical expertise in your team.

2. Well received– If your MVP is well received and succeeds to satisfy users, it’s time for you to scale-up the project. This again leaves you to explore two possible options- 1. Build a team to manage everything in-house; 2. Outsource all the technical operations and save your time and efforts for other important aspects like marketing and analysis.

So, how do you assemble a technical team when you yourself have no technical background?

The answer is clear- you don’t! All you need to do is hire a top-level web or mobile development company that can understand your business requirements, give you expert consulting on your idea and then translate it into a viable product- which is both user-centric and business-oriented.

Though there are hundreds of companies doing that, we are ranked among the top ten. We assure top-performing technology solutions, that meets the expectations every company has- cost-effective, on-time, transparent communication, no fooling but honesty and upfront discussions.

Also read: How PaaS (Platform as a Service) is Helpful to Startups?

That said, you can’t apply the same formula of delegation to every aspect of your business without risking the eminent downfall. The skills you lack in technology must be compensated in some other form. For instance, while Steve Jobs and Michael Dell had little technical expertise and delegated such tasks to top-notch coders, they had indeed honed exceptional marketing skills to take control of their businesses.

Now, turning your idea into a company is, in fact the easy part. The success comes at much higher costs, which you must pay through your relentless efforts and resilience to failures. The two most important tools to help you in the process include:

Leadership:

As your startup begins to grow into an organization with more employees, you can’t run away from the increasing responsibilities they beget. While there is no single rule to being a good leader, there is always an option of leading by example. We can help you do that. Really!

Constant Growth

As your business propels to new heights, it is your obligation as the founder to grow even faster and always stay ahead of the curve. From your internal business dynamics to the entire industry outlook, there must not be anything that you do not know.

All things considered, creating a tech startup involves a lot more than the tech itself. And as testified by many industry leaders, the path may initially seem steeper for non-tech founders, but eventually, it all comes down to the individual temperament and commitment rather than any particular skill. So, if you are one such entrepreneur looking for assistance in making your mark in the tech industry, get in touch with our expert developers, designers, and business analysts to turn your ideas into the next innovation.

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Mrityunjay Kumar

Mrityunjay Kumar

Mrityunjay is a content developer at Konstant Infosolutions- a leading mobile app development firm that caters to enterprises of all scales and industries with cutting-edge tech solutions. Being an engineer by education, a reader by passion, and a writer by profession, he finds no topic truly boring, yet nothing seems to content his craving as well- an essence he leaves in everything he writes.

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