Building a startup is a race against the clock and your burn rate. Should your business outsource its software development? It is the million-dollar question that can dictate whether you hit your next funding milestone or run out of runway. In this exclusive virtual summit, “Shaping Software Outsourcing for Startups,” we cut through the noise. No generic advice. Just actionable, insider information from industry-leading experts who have scaled startups, managed distributed teams, and built successful products from the ground up. With seven productive hours of startup growth content now available in Full HD, you will get the exact frameworks needed to scale your engineering efforts efficiently.
What This Session Covers
This comprehensive summit recording breaks down the entire outsourcing lifecycle, from the initial decision-making process to scaling up your operations. Here is exactly what you will learn from our expert lineup:
The outsourcing blueprint for startups
Following an introductory speech by Glorium Technologies Co-founder and CEO Andrei Kasyanau, independent IT consultant Strohush Volodymyr delivers a masterclass based on the best practices of more than 50 startups. This session covers the critical timing of when to start development and how to identify exactly which components of your product to outsource. You will learn the secret sauce of successful cooperation, how to evaluate and choose the right contractor, and how to avoid typical early-stage mistakes. Furthermore, Volodymyr breaks down how to plan for long-term scaling and when it makes sense to transition away from external vendors and switch to your own internal developers.
Mastering remote communication and project management
Drazen Nikolic, Founder & CEO at Deavensoft, tackles the operational side of managing distributed talent. This session covers the best communication practices required to keep outsourcing projects on track without micromanaging. You will discover how to leverage proper tools for asynchronous communication (like Slack, MS Teams, and Zoom) while maintaining seamless remote project management and monitoring through platforms like Jira and Trello. Nikolic also explains why writing down main decisions is critical to avoiding costly misinterpretations, and why occasionally visiting a remote team can massively boost overall productivity and morale.
Navigating the founder’s technology dilemma
As a non-technical or semi-technical founder, managing a complex tech stack can feel overwhelming. Rajnish Kohli, an experienced IT leader in Fintech and Healthcare and an Angel Investor, addresses the classic founder’s dilemma on managing technology. This session covers three distinct models of tech development available to early-stage companies. You will get a clear, unbiased look at the pros and cons of each model, helping you determine whether a traditional vendor approach or a dedicated team extension makes the most sense for your current growth stage. Understanding these models helps you avoid crippling technical debt while maintaining agility.
Outsourcing IT automation for maximum efficiency
Daniel Peters, CTO and Founder of FaCTOR, LLC, shifts the focus toward operational efficiency through automation. This session covers the core reasons for outsourcing IT automation and how to identify the best opportunities and fit for your specific business model. You will learn exactly what makes an outsourcing project work, from selecting the right outsourcing arrangement to navigating potential pitfalls before they derail your timeline. Whether you are looking at project-based outsourcing or specialized staff augmentation, Peters provides a clear roadmap for ensuring success and maintaining quality control. By understanding the financial and operational ROI of automation, you can streamline your backend processes without overburdening your core team.
Practical applications and customer-centric outsourcing
Rounding out the deep dives, Raul Guillermo Amigo, CEO & Founder at UMUNTU CX DESIGN, shares his personal framework on how he outsources and why he highly recommends it. This session covers dynamic profiling and the highly specific outsourcing of customer journey mapping tools. You will also learn how to utilize co-creative design platforms to keep your external and internal teams aligned on the user experience. Customer experience should never suffer when you outsource. By implementing assertive communications through technology, you can ensure that your outsourced teams remain deeply connected to your core business objectives and user needs.
Who This Is For
Are you trying to build a robust software product while keeping your overhead manageable? This summit was designed specifically for early-stage founders, startup executives, CTOs, and product managers who need to scale their development capacity quickly without sacrificing quality. If you are currently weighing the risks and rewards of hiring an external development team, or if you are already working with a vendor but want to optimize your communication and management processes, this content is for you. It provides the strategic clarity needed to make informed, confident decisions about your technology investments.
Watch the Summit Recording now
Hosted by Javy Martinez, known for hosting dope startup events for early-stage founders, this summit delivers unmatched value from seven top experts. You now have constant, instant access to the Full HD recording to watch at your own pace. Do not leave your product development to chance. Hit play on the recording to learn about the best new tools you can implement today, and do not forget to check your email for the exclusive free e-book provided by Glorium Technologies to all registered participants.
