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April 6, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am PDT
FreeProcess to Product: Using Tech to Full Advantage with Dave Renz
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Topic:
As Co-Founder of Tanooki Labs, Dave Renz has helped over 150 startups launch more than 125 products. His company offers their services as Technology Co-Founders to startups looking for help along the path to product launch. Renz shares his expertise on how technology needs to be incorporated into product decisions at every stage, as well as how critical it is to create a strong foundation for a business through process.
Register at Founders Network for a look at the role of technology at each stage of the process, along with actionable takeaways about:
- The tools and techniques for validating ideas
- What you need to know before starting development
- Options for building your product (a look at hiring vs. no-code vs. outsourcing)
- What to expect from a good development process
- What happens after launch
Presenter:
Dave is an entrepreneur with a diverse background and process driven approach to solving technology and business challenges. He has a degree in Computer Science, worked in enterprise IT, venture capital, corporate innovation and many startups. Today, he is the co-founder of Tanooki Labs, a software design and development firm that focuses on helping founders bring their products and services to market and supporting growth.
About Founders Network:
Founded in 2011, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more at https://foundersnetwork.com
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All information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors, members, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity, Humility, Authenticity and Inclusivity.
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