This document discusses how cloud computing is changing startups and development. It provides advice for different types of entrepreneurs and developers. For non-programming entrepreneurs, it recommends using free cloud services to get started without needing upfront capital. It also advises building the first version yourself using basic HTML or frameworks like Ruby on Rails. For programming entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs, it highlights opportunities around building software as a service and providing services to other businesses. Finally, it addresses concerns around security, compliance, and how corporate IT departments and businesses can embrace cloud computing opportunities.

1. How the cloud is changing Startups and everyday developers March 2011 Cloud Computing Atlanta Meetup Chris Curtin

2. Non-programming Entrepreneurs Get your Google Domain First

3. Non-programming Entrepreneurs Stealth mode is stupid

4. Non-programming Entrepreneurs You don’t need a lot of upfront capital for equipment/hosting Use the free versions of IaaS/PaaS to get started

5. Non-programming Entrepreneurs Website and UI are more critical today Investors know you aren’t spending all your money on hosting or building the backend!

6. Non-programming Entrepreneurs Don’t give away Equity to the technology guys But, expect to pay them to build first version Bring them onboard once you have a few clients

7. Non-programming Entrepreneurs Try to build it yourself Know any basic HTML? Groovy/Grails, Ruby/Rails is pretty straightforward to learn

8. Non-programming Entrepreneurs Why? Because your first version is going to be wrong. Deal with it. Also, don’t assume you are building the next Facebook K.I.S.S

9. Programming Entrepreneurs See previous slides

10. Programming Entrepreneurs Security is a big deal All the ‘usual’ concerns plus several new ones

11. Programming Entrepreneurs Build it and show it off as quickly as possible ‘It isn’t ready yet’ is B.S. (assuming it does SOMETHING)

12. Programming Entrepreneurs Expect (and encourage) Business/Product people to iterate fast

13. Programming Entrepreneurs Don’t expect Equity initially But don’t work for free either

14. Programming Non-Entrepreneurs Not everyone can/wants to take the risk So become an ISV

15. Programming Non-Entrepreneurs Learn the technologies Offer services to your friends/contacts who aren’t in IT/Development

16. Programming Non-Entrepreneurs Ask them what problem they want solved that is ‘too small’ for IT to tackle? Be flexible in payment terms, but expect 1099

17. Programming Non-Entrepreneurs Most of the skills needed you already have Just learn how to use them in the Cloud IaaS/PaaS world

18. Programming Non-Entrepreneurs Want to learn something new? Mobile Tablets Mobile

19. General Business What are your company’s rules for ISVs, contractors? What are the compliance risks (not process risks, compliance = HIPPA, SARBOX etc.)?

20. General Business Any tactical projects you could get done in a Cloud w/o compliance issues? What has IT said is ‘too small’ for them but you need?

21. General Business Learn what “Cloud” really means so you don’t get ripped off Discussions should be around business issues/processes, not technology! Ask for IT’s help in determining scope and cost

22. Corporate IT Deal with it! Embrace it!

23. Corporate IT Build a list of approved vendors Build a list of compliance concerns and process to confirm they are being addressed

24. Corporate IT Come down hard on those who don’t use your vendors or follow your rules Compliance is one of the biggest challenges to the Cloud

25. Blue Sky What are some problems you could address if you had more hardware?