Common Misconceptions About Tech in Startups
I often talk to early stage founders, and sometimes I find quite similar misconceptions from them. Here is something I’ve observed:
🔍 Common Misconceptions About Tech in Startups 🔍
🌐 If we build an internal system in my company, instantly we can make that a whitelabel package. And that is not that difficult 👨💻, and if an engineer says it is not, that is just a typical engineer response. They are too negative all the time.
It’s a common belief that turning internal software into a whitelabel package is a breeze. However, this process demands rigorous testing, documentation, and attention to customization.
💼 As I can’t find a CTO, I will just hire a product manager because that is easier to find talent in the market, and hiring an outsourcing company is a good strategy to build my MVP 🛠️.
It sounds like you will hire a receptionist as a chef. While a product manager plays an important role in shaping a product’s direction, a CTO brings technical leadership and strategic insight. Later I often find out some conflicts between them because the product manager wants to act like a CTO, but they are not an expert like a CTO.
👷♂️ Outsourcing companies will act like professional consultants if I find the right partner.
In reality, they often will act like construction workers without a blueprint 🏗️. While outsourcing companies could offer valuable expertise, assuming they’ll fully grasp your vision without clear guidance is unrealistic. Successful outcomes stem from collaboration and mutual understanding rather than expecting them to work like consultants.
🚀 If I launch a product, then I don’t need my engineer because nothing will happen unless somebody (AKA hacker) breaks my system 🚫🔒.
The work doesn’t end at launch. Post-launch maintenance, bug fixes, security updates, and feature enhancements are continuous tasks. Software development is not the same as your pitch deck; they are a living thing. They sometimes become sick, catch a cold, or get depressed without any clear reason.
👥 If I can’t find a good senior engineer, it is okay to find and hire 2 junior software engineers instead. 2 people can work better than one, right? It is just simple, right?
While junior engineers hold potential, experienced senior engineers are crucial for making critical technical decisions, upholding a scalable architecture, and tackling complex challenges. Engineering is not exactly the same as simple math. It’s more like estimating the time it takes from Singapore to New York. Driving a car with 2 or 3 drivers does not guarantee you’ll reach your destination faster than a direct flight. ✈️
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