So you want to build a web startup?14 slides that might save your life. Lessons learned, how to start, things to consider.

1. So you want to build a web startup? (14 slides that might save your life)

2. Where do you start? Business plan? Angel investment? Catchy domain name? Register a company?

3. Stop

4. Lessons learned from 20+ startups I worked with

5. You need to validate you idea first

6. And you better do it cheaper

7. Just to save some money for the real fun

8. Why do you need a prototype? To validate that your idea works To show it to your users/clients Early feedback To show something to angels/VCs Working product vs words/papers factor To explain to your Mom how are you gonna make money

9. Can I do it myself? Sure! Learn some new technologies Buildsomethingwhile learning Don’t trust your friends when they say that your site looks unprofessional Repeat

10. Can I hire my some geek from my college? Sure Be ready to explain how cool is your idea Be ready to listen that its easy to do that for couple days In a few days get incomplete/not even started/ done wrong project Motivation matters!

11. Can I hire offshore devs from India? No, you just cant. Go Philippines, Eastern Europe, find local dude, just not go to India or Pakistan. There are some good guys there but you will never get them, while loose all ur money on cheap $10/hour stuff. Again remember simple rule: No India or Pakistan guys. You better save money for Goa vacation there!

12. Leave it for profi Find company that offer prototyping services Agree on fix-price project Set strict deadlines Ask to help you with specifications if needed! Find reliable company with track of records!

13. What will you get? Working prototype delivered on time/budget. Support/updates if needed Help with stuffing/hiring once funded. Other partnership options!

14. Start Smart! OBS Labs www.obsgroup.biz