Business Start Up

8 tips on how to conduct a productive customer validation interview

by Thomas Cheah|29 October 201410 April 2019|Business Start Up

The popular customer validation mantra, “Get out of the building” that is coined by Steve Blank, is the most fundamental and core process to discover and validate a great product idea, as well as to find your early adopters. Although...

Minimum-Viable-Product Demystified (Part 2)

by Thomas Cheah|05 January 201410 April 2019|Business Start Up

I wrote the Part 1 of this article last year and a lot of people was requesting me to write a step-by-step guide for planning and designing Minimum-Viable-Product (MVP). I also notice there are still some people who are confused...

5 ways how non-tech companies can leverage on start-ups for innovation, growth, and talent

by Thomas Cheah|02 January 201410 April 2019|Business Innovation, Business Start Up

This article is specifically for business owners of non-tech companies. Start-ups are commonly perceived as young companies that build and sell new gadgets and other cool technological products, where they are often seen as operating in its own world (tech...

What is a Minimum-Viable-Product? (Part 1)

by Thomas Cheah|27 January 201312 April 2019|Business Start Up

There are a lot of buzz on the “lean methodology” lately, such as Lean Startup, Customer Development, Agile Development approach, etc. Every now and then you will hear startups discussing about their first Minimum-Viable-Product (MVP) they are building. You had...

Test your business idea when you don’t know your customers

by Thomas Cheah|25 August 201210 April 2019|Business Start Up

I enjoy mingle with visionary people. I like their constant flow of great ideas and energy. But more often, when they see me with new ideas, they will ask, “Thomas, I think I have a great idea. Can you help...

Tips To Choose The Right Software Consultant

by Thomas Cheah|27 September 201010 April 2019|Business Innovation, Business Start Up

The importance of software and technology in the course of business operations can never be put aside today. Technologies can make tasks easier and done more efficiently if implemented properly. However, hiring a software consultant can be a daunting task...

How Geeks Screw Up Startup: Top 10 techie traits that kill your business

by Thomas Cheah|10 April 201010 April 2019|Business Start Up

It has been exciting time for engineers and technologist, where we have been witnessing mushrooming numbers of young potential technology companies that are founded by engineers in these recent decades. Equipped with cutting edge technical know‐how, they are preparing to...