STARTUP BASICS
DIFFERENTIATE
- Stick to Your Secret Sauce
- Know Your Competition
- Set Yourself Apart
SIMPLIFY
- Find Your Essence
- Be Minimal
- Only Do What's Needed
COLLABORATE
- Free Thinking
- Multiple Perspectives
- Quick Iterations
MITIGATE
- Know the Pitfalls
- Have Fallbacks
- Avoid Graveyard of Skulls
EXECUTE
- Discern Priorities
- Identify Problems Early
- Survival of the Focused
FLY
- But Stay Grounded
- Listen to the Market
- Feedback is Gold
LET'S LAUNCH IT!
Technology Startup Specialist, Advisor, and CTO
I've helped launch dozens of software product startups - some from just an idea, some were turnaround strategies, some reached $100MM+ valuations, some acquired or merged, and some achieved IPO (went public on the stock market)!
Startups Are Different
Startups must be managed differently. It's about beating your cash burn to break-even. We're going to break rules, but you have to know which rules to break. Priority and focus are paramount. It is truly an artform, overlaid on engineering discipline and business acumen.
Your Startup is Unique
Although there are re-usable business and technology patterns we will utilize, there is no doubt that your startup is unique and will require specific approaches and technology selection. Make sure you have someone on your team representing your business interests - don't simply outsource all the decisions that will impact your company to a generic software development operation.
Collaboration = Understanding
I will collaborate with you to consider and protect your interests, and help you understand and navigate the technology and processes needed to bring your vision to life. Let's do this together!
Experienced in...
Let's Launch It!
I am a hands-on CTO - meaning, I roll up my sleeves and get work done with you. From financials, to tech build, to operations; from conceptualization to profitability, I help you get it done and prepare your operation for scaling and growth as well!
I can work with you as an Advisor, or a Fractional CTO (Chief Technology Officer), and can connect you to my personal network of professionals for expertise in marketing, sales, finance, legal, and even connection to investor networks.
Being intimately familiar with the challenges of a startup, I can offer flexible ways of working together to share risk and respect your current cashflow situation. Let's get your precious idea launched right!
Let's make it happen!
"I cannot speak highly enough of Kevin. He has made himself expert in the technology requirements of our business, a sector in which he previously had not worked, and he did so quickly and effectively. He has been invaluable in translating complex technical issues into concepts and terms understandable by non-technologists and helping us understand the pros and cons of the various technology paths available to us. I have never worked with anyone more effective in this regard. Moreover, Kevin has demonstrated incredible business acumen, financial savvy and flexibility in his approach to developing our technology platform as circumstances have changed. Kevin is the consummate team player, he is a pleasure to work with, and his energy and enthusiasm for what we are doing is unfailing."
Jeremy Dickens
Founder, NFP Solutions
"Kevin Horio gets the job done. His commitment to excellence and his skill in managing others is inspiring. His command of the latest and most road-tested solutions make him an ideal go-to person before committing budgets to large-scale projects. His technical prowess is only exceeded by his genuine kindness and ability to guide others through complex IT challenges."
Antonio White
The Pitchfreak! Antonio White 🔹Author of the book "Close With Your Open" 🔹 25yr+ Silicon Valley Startup Marketing Strategy and Launch Pro 🔹 Winning Investor Pitch Trainer and Advisor 🔹 Over $1B in Exits.
Philadelphia, PA
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