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💰 Over $600,000 in development savings 🎯 15% reduction in development costs ☁️ 80% cloud provider consolidation 📈 30% faster ramp-up time These are just some of the results Broadlume has seen from working with us. And our hybrid onshore/offshore model — U.S.-based product strategists plus full stack dev teams from our India office — is a big reason why. “In the past, I’ve done work with firms where everybody is offshore, and it’s hard to get that same level of accountability,” says Sean Bave. “York IE is an integrated part of the team.” Learn more about Broadlume's story and see how our Product Strategy and Development team can help you: https://hubs.la/Q02P0gq40

Is your software quality not up to snuff? Too many bugs? The structure of your QA department might be to blame. Quality assurance is vital for fast-moving technology companies. But there’s no one-size-fits-all QA department structure. The QA team for a private-equity-backed enterprise technology company will look a lot different than that of an early-stage startup — both in its size and its methods. Mike Veilleux shares some tips for structuring a QA department that meets your specific needs: https://hubs.la/Q02LClBJ0

Another day, another strong recap from Kate Campbell on what's happening during Startup Boston Week 🙌 Thanks Kate and Tommy Vailas for repping us this week at the show! #SBW2024

Kyle York on what winning founders need to do from day one. "Founders need to set the long-term vision of what they want to be and what they want to build. Then, make sure that every decision you make is working towards fulfilling that vision." It's really that simple. Check out more of Kyle's takes on the latest episode of the Practical Founders podcast, hosted by Greg Head.

BizOps is always challenging — especially for startups. To build your business in a responsible and successful way, you need operations that are efficient, effective and scalable. Here are 3 tips from Janelle Gorman, Kristin R. Russum, SPHR and Chris Combs 🚀: 1. Automated systems create consistency, reduce admin burdens and ensure a smoother experience for both employees and management. 2. Make strategic trade-offs — particularly around staffing decisions. Should you rely on freelancers, fractional resources, full-time hires or technology? Make educated decisions based on your specific business needs and stage of growth. 3. Step out of your comfort zone so you can gain valuable insights. In the early days of LinkSquares, for example, Chris felt it was important for the founders to handle various roles and tasks themselves. Janelle, Kristin and Chris had a full discussion about these topics and more. Watch it all here: https://hubs.la/Q02P02b20

Day 2 is even better at Startup Boston! So happy to join the NH Tech Alliance in person and chat about York IE with so many folks!  Thanks Julie Demers & Alex Horton! Today's highlights include: 🚀 The session on exit strategies to end the day - was so impressive, with the panel and real advice on various exits -  all the work, integrity & trust that goes into a successful exit. Great moderating Steven Dickman with the panelists Martha Shadan  Kristin King-Jankiewicz, MBA, @Andrew Miller  & Jim Weissman 🌎 This morning's session on Navigating Cultural Challenges was so helpful. Love the tips and insights that are about all brand culture and team building. Especially the team analogies from Evan P.! It all boils down to the culture you have as a company. 🤳 Seeing Stephanie Roulic in person and taking a selfie! 🤝 Loved also seeing Kerry Curran, MBA in person and meeting Katie Shorey from Startup Maine! 🎙️ Can't wait to listen to Zach Servideo's podcast and loved catching up in person! #sbw2024 #startups #boston

Looking to boost your engineering output without breaking the bank? Offshoring your software development is an excellent strategy. Mike Veilleux explains why outsourced software services are so appealing: https://hubs.la/Q02LNBlm0

So excited for this week and the energy that I feel that Startup Boston brings on a Monday! 🚀 Glad to see York IE attending sessions and networking! Today's highlights include the session on term sheets - so helpful and informative Jeff Knox!  I loved the next session on deep dives on true competitive analysis and the tips on how to leverage LinkedIn, AuthoredUp and more when it comes to marketing and looking at competitors. Great speakers Kaitlyn Shevlin,  Benjamin Forman & Jake Ross on breaking it down! Finally, wrapping up listening to Liza Cotter Beatrice Botti  Tyler Markley 🦜 & Zara Perumal on data privacy -  informative and realistic tips! Extremely helpful as you build your product and startups. Thank you Stephanie Roulic for organizing it all with a smile and energy! Loved the countdowns. #sbw2024 #startups #boston Throwback to last year's pic! Stay tuned for more updates this week. DM to meetup this week!

Thinking about offshoring your software development? Here are 4 benefits: 1. Access to Talent     There are over 1.3 million unfilled dev and QA positions in the U.S., so finding onshore talent with the right experience is a huge obstacle. Open up your search beyond North America to access emerging talent that can fill some serious gaps. 2. Cost Efficiency     By outsourcing to countries with lower labor costs and access to larger pools of talent, you could achieve some substantial savings. 3. Time Zone Coverage     Companies that offshore to a different time zone can get more done while still having some overlap for meetings and coordination. Our own India office is 10 hours ahead of our East Coast team, so the India squads will move projects forward while the U.S. teams are sleeping. 4. Freeing Up Internal Resources     Burnout is a problem in many fields, especially software engineering. Offshore software development can help offload tasks from your internal team, giving them more time to focus on core business functions or strategic initiatives. If you’re not tapping into some of the amazing talent in the rest of the world, you might be missing out!

Building and maintaining a powerful brand is no easy feat. It requires a strategic, consistent approach that we call drumbeat marketing. Kate Campbell explains how a strong brand can drive long-term success for your business: https://hubs.la/Q02Lw6F_0