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The Founder Factor 7 min read

John Warner on the Secrets to Successfully Starting and Scaling a Business or Organization, no Matter the Sector

Written by Katie Iannace, Jun 9, 2022

John Warner has four decades of insight and experience in innovation & entrepreneurship. He attributes his success to radical tenacity.

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The Founder Factor 6 min read

Beyond the Hustle: Jenna Spencer on Lifestyle and Building a Business

Written by Caroline Jennings, Jun 7, 2022

Jenna Spencer, the Greenville SC entrepreneur behind the $5MM AssistPro brand, discusses how to build a company that suits your lifestyle.

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Mobile Apps 8 min read

The Most Important Mobile App KPIs to Measure

Written by Katie Iannace, May 31, 2022

KPI stands for Key Performance Indicator. In a nutshell, KPIs are performance statistics for your app or business.

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Startup Stories 7 min read

Juan Franco, Flight Mate Founder, is Not Afraid of Risks

Written by Katie Iannace, May 26, 2022

Juan Franco, Creator of Flight Mate, shares about his humble beginnings as an immigrant and breaking into the tech industry with a big idea

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Mobile Apps 23 min read

How Much Does it Cost to Make an App?

Written by Keith Shields, May 23, 2022

Trying to determine a budget for an app project can be frustrating. In this post, we walk you through the things you need to know to answer the question, “How much does it cost to make an app?”

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The Founder Factor 8 min read

Austin Jones on an Unconventional Path to Success as an Entrepreneur

Written by Caroline Jennings, May 19, 2022

Austin Jones, Co-Founder of Daedalus Industrial and President of Materials Management, Inc., the path to entrepreneurship was not typical.

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Startup Stories 6 min read

Creators of Switch Share The Ups and Downs of Developing a Big Idea

Written by Katie Iannace, May 13, 2022

Like in dating itself, there are ups and downs when you create a dating app. Luckily, you can learn from someone else's experience.

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Mobile Apps 6 min read

The 4 Best Remote Usability Testing Tools

Written by Katie Iannace, May 4, 2022

These are the four best tools for usability testing, including the most important things to look for in each tool.

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Mobile Apps 8 min read

What's the Difference Between UX and UI?

Written by Katie Iannace, Apr 6, 2022

Understand UX vs. UI. UX is user experience, while UI is user interface. One deals with mapping out features, while the other is about designing the look.

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Mobile Apps 11 min read

How to Make Wireframes for your App

Written by Katie Iannace, Mar 24, 2022

A wireframe is the outline of the overall structure of the various screens of your app (or website), like a blueprint.

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The Founder Factor 6 min read

Derek Pedersen on Committing through Uncertainty

Written by Katie Iannace, Mar 11, 2022

"In the beginning, I had a lot of doubts,” Derek Pedersen says. “I didn’t know if all my effort was for nothing. But I wasn’t willing to quit."

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The Founder Factor 5 min read

Shane Grivich on Pursuing a Goal with Resilience

Written by Katie Iannace, Jan 27, 2022

Scaling a healthcare company when the government forces you to adjust your product and service every year is nearly impossible, says Grivich

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The Founder Factor 5 min read

Frank Greer on Following Advice for Growth

Written by Katie Iannace, Dec 17, 2021

Frank Greer has learned what advice to follow and what to leave behind during his journey to be an entrepreneur and CEO.

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