Goodbye, the phases of Forming and Storming!

Many Founders and VCs nowadays emphasize the need to build a strong in-house team with top talent from large Tech companies as the sole path to growth and funding. While we acknowledge the importance of assembling the right team, we have a different approach that has consistently proven successful. We recommend kickstarting your journey by initially partnering with a Technology Solution provider like elasticdevs.io and gradually bringing in full-time employees as your business develops. Let's explore why this strategy is effective:

Provides Structure & Stability

Bringing a top developer on board in a fledgling organization with no established code-base, processes, or managerial support can spell disaster for everyone involved. Questions like, 'What's the deployment process?' or 'Which Agile methodology suits your needs best?' and 'Which project management tools and development platform should you opt for?' are just a few among the critical decisions that, if made incorrectly initially, can lead to costly setbacks.

However, tech providers like elasticdevs.io have already navigated this complex terrain and can guide you in avoiding the pitfalls of making the wrong choices at the outset. By enlisting a partner like us to build the foundational structure and implement effective product development processes, your company can subsequently bring in talented developers, enabling them to hit the ground running with a strong head start.

Provides Top Talent Efficiency

Tech partners often have a reputation for being expensive, but the numbers tell a different story. Founders should consider the value they receive in exchange for their investment. When you engage a tech partner like us, you're essentially getting a team of highly experienced specialists who are fully committed to your project, and you can choose the appropriate level of their involvement. In the early stages, you may not require a full-time seasoned marketer, but it's essential to have someone focused on your go-to-market strategy as your business grows. Particularly for startups, it's more cost-effective to invest in fractional top talent through a proposed partnership model. This approach offers both business process security and flexible allocation, instead of paying a high salary and sacrificing significant equity for a mid-tier professional who may need significant on-the-job learning.

Facilitates Strategic Transition

As your product evolves and your business grows, it's the perfect moment to consider strategic recruitment, and your IT service provider can play a crucial role in this process. They have been integral in the initial product development and understand the type of talent that would complement your team effectively. They can also assist in onboarding these new hires within your product development cycle seamlessly. As the provider transitions from being the primary development force to supporting your expanding team, you can call upon their expertise when necessary, whether to speed up a new feature or address any organizational gaps, all while maintaining cost efficiency.

While the Tech Partner capabilities are undeniably crucial, finding the right blend of trustworthiness and experience with companies similar to yours is key. This combination can yield more consistent results in terms of both quality and timely project delivery. We have demonstrated the effectiveness of this approach over the years, with numerous success stories leading to long-term partnerships. In a highly competitive market, we contend that founders and VCs should prioritize thoughtful growth and scalability when evaluating their investments.

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