Tag Archives: software

In search of my Woz

15 Jan

 

In my last post, I mentioned that I am at the beginning of my journey as the founder of a software company.  Funny thing is, I don’t know the first thing about developing software.  I am what you would call a non-technical founder.  The idea is mine but I need someone technical to execute my vision.

I don’t generally hang out with developer types, so my quest to find a technical lead to develop the software, is not an easy one.  Ultimately the person who ends up being the technical lead will probably become the technical co-founder of the company.  After all, without this person, my idea is just that, an idea.

Because I am beginning the search for my Woz, I have decided to attend events I normally would not attend, like #devTO.  #devTO is a place where mostly technical folk congregate to collaborate on tech-y things.  I figure this would be a good place to meet and greet with potentially, the person who helps make my vision a reality.

While it’s absolutely necessary (unless I become a coder), it’s a huge leap of faith.  It will be my first test as the founder of an unnamed software company.

 

 

 

 

My double and unlikely life

14 Jan

At any given time, I feel like a double agent. During the day, I work at Holt Renfrew, Canada’s iconic luxury brand fashion retailer as an Executive Assistant to three kick-ass female executives.   I admire each of them for their unique styles, both working and fashion.  I learn from each of them everyday and the knowledge I gain transfers over to my evening life as a business owner/entrepreneur.

Currently, I am the co-owner of a hair salon (Greg May Hair Architects with my husband Greg) and at the early stages of a start-up software company.  I think most people would be shocked to find out about the latter as I am an average, normal person who happens to have a software need that hasn’t been fulfilled. I truly believe great products are born out of necessity or a gap in the market.  Once the software is finished (the first release that is), I hope to be able to take it market and share it with others, validating it’s purpose.

Arlene Dickinson‘s book, Persuasion, is serving as a great motivator at the moment.  Her story is compelling and inspirational and makes me believe I can achieve what I am trying to accomplish.

Another great read is Ash Maurya‘s Running Lean.  Ash guides the reader along the path of building successful products with a lean, bootstrapped mentality. His Lean Canvas makes it simple to communicate your business model using one page.

My double life makes everyday interesting and keeps me on my toes….on top of being a mom and a wife.  I’m exhausted just thinking about it. Do you lead a double life?  Tell me about it.

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