The Outsourcing Dilemma: Why Non-Tech Companies Need Trusted Tech Advisors
When I first started my journey as a tech founder, I believed that outsourcing was the death of any good product. Everything needed to be done in-house; otherwise, the quality and vision would suffer. I thought this was a universal truth. But over time, I realized that this only applies to tech startups where technology is the product. For most other companies, especially those outside of the tech bubble, the rules are different.
Building a strong tech foundation is crucial, but it doesn’t mean doing everything alone. Companies often try to go it alone and develop their software internally to keep up with digital trends, only to find themselves overwhelmed, over budget, and underperforming. Here are some cautionary tales of companies that took this route and how things went terribly wrong:
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