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Apple Intelligence & Microsoft Copilot: How Startup Founders Must Adapt to a New Era of Computing
Apple Intelligence & Microsoft Copilot: How Startup Founders Must Adapt to a New Era of Computing
A New Era of Computer Interfaces
Rui Vas
Jul 8
Navigating Rapid Startup Growth: Bootstrapped Beginnings to Y Combinator Success
Navigating Rapid Startup Growth: Bootstrapped Beginnings to Y Combinator Success
In the realm of the modern software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup, data is the currency of choice.
Jamie Russell-Curtis
Jul 4
The 8 Best AI Tools for Entrepreneurs & Startups in 2024
The 8 Best AI Tools for Entrepreneurs & Startups in 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, leveraging cutting-edge AI technology is no longer a luxury but a necessity.
Jamie Russell-Curtis
Jul 1
How to Shape a Startup Product That Will Be Adopted by The Market
How to Shape a Startup Product That Will Be Adopted by The Market
Product adoption stands as a pivotal factor determining success or stagnation for startups.
Simon Tadeu
Jun 28
How I Recovered from Losing My Startup’s Technical Co-Founder
How I Recovered from Losing My Startup’s Technical Co-Founder
Embarking on the journey of building a tech startup from the ground up presents a unique set of challenges, especially for non-technical…
Filipe Castro Matos
Jun 26
12 Ways to Leverage ChatGPT-4 For Your Startup That You Can’t Ignore
12 Ways to Leverage ChatGPT-4 For Your Startup That You Can’t Ignore
This is João Ferrão dos Santos.
Jamie Russell-Curtis
Jun 24
The 10 Best AI Development Companies In the World (2024)
The 10 Best AI Development Companies In the World (2024)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just an emerging technology; it’s now a fundamental shift in how businesses innovate and thrive. With…
Jamie Russell-Curtis
Jun 14
4 Founders Share Why You Should Launch Your Startup in Portugal
4 Founders Share Why You Should Launch Your Startup in Portugal
In recent years, Portugal has firmly established itself as a thriving hub for tech startups — ranking #26 in the latest Global Startup…
Jamie Russell-Curtis
Jun 11
19 Entrepreneurs Share the Ups and Downs of Building Million-Dollar Startups
19 Entrepreneurs Share the Ups and Downs of Building Million-Dollar Startups
Building a startup is a challenging journey. One of the best ways to navigate this path is by learning from those who have walked it before…
Jamie Russell-Curtis
Jun 6
Building an MVP? Here Are 3 Tools Your Project Manager Should Be Using
Building an MVP? Here Are 3 Tools Your Project Manager Should Be Using
Over the last 20 years, our Project Manager, Pedro has helped build many startups.
Rui Lourenço
Nov 8, 2022
The 7 Best Startup Incubators Worldwide and How They Can Help You
The 7 Best Startup Incubators Worldwide and How They Can Help You
I want to start this guide with two important points.
Paolo Dotta
Oct 14, 2022
6 Lessons on Building a Startup Team
6 Lessons on Building a Startup Team
I am fond of quoting that about 70% of my investment decision of an early-stage company is the team.
Rui Lourenço
Jul 7, 2022
7 Entrepreneurial Mindset Lessons from Founders that Raised Millions
7 Entrepreneurial Mindset Lessons from Founders that Raised Millions
A large part of my role at Altar revolves around having conversations with entrepreneurs.
Rui Lourenço
Jun 14, 2022
How to Build a SaaS Product That Gets Funded in 5 Steps
How to Build a SaaS Product That Gets Funded in 5 Steps
Roughly a decade ago I decided to move away from my corporate job in investment banking in London to pursue something I always knew I…
Paolo Dotta
May 20, 2022
7 Dangerous Mistakes to Avoid When Building an MVP
7 Dangerous Mistakes to Avoid When Building an MVP
Since we launched Altar in 2015, my co-founding team and I have had the opportunity to help build over 50 MVPs.
Paolo Dotta
May 11, 2022
How I Found the Right Software Development Company for My Startup
How I Found the Right Software Development Company for My Startup
Last year, former HSBC Managing Director turned entrepreneur, Adil Kurt-Elli decided to entrust our team to build the MVP for his startup…
Rui Lourenço
Apr 19, 2022
Busting the ‘Overnight Success’ Myth in Startups
Busting the ‘Overnight Success’ Myth in Startups
“They came out of nowhere, now they’re making millions… They’re an overnight success!”
Rui Lourenço
Mar 18, 2022
Lessons Learned From Over 25 Years in Silicon Valley [Founder Story]
Lessons Learned From Over 25 Years in Silicon Valley [Founder Story]
This is part two of a two-part conversation with serial founder and pioneer of “digital identity” Garrett Gafke on how he built and…
Rui Lourenço
Mar 17, 2022
How to Build a Million Dollar Startup by Falling in Love With a Problem, Not a Solution
How to Build a Million Dollar Startup by Falling in Love With a Problem, Not a Solution
I sat down with Ali Halabi to discuss how falling in love with a problem, not a solution, led to a successful startup & $7.5M+ in funding.
Paolo Dotta
Feb 22, 2022
7 Key Product Lessons I Learned Interviewing Successful Entrepreneurs
7 Key Product Lessons I Learned Interviewing Successful Entrepreneurs
In today’s digital world, consumers are more discerning than ever.
Rui Lourenço
Feb 1, 2022
Hands-On Starlink Review: Does it Live Up to the Hype?
Hands-On Starlink Review: Does it Live Up to the Hype?
Recently, SpaceX launched Starlink in Portugal. So, naturally, I got one for Altar as soon as the pre-orders opened.
Claudio Teixeira
Nov 22, 2021
How a Lot of Rejection and 4 Years in “Stealth Mode” Turned into $21M in Funding [Founder Story]
How a Lot of Rejection and 4 Years in “Stealth Mode” Turned into $21M in Funding [Founder Story]
Launching a startup is a huge undertaking that will test your personal and professional relationships to the limit.
Rui Lourenço
Sep 21, 2021
The Right Roadmap to Build an MVP
The Right Roadmap to Build an MVP
As a business person without the tech skills to build an MVP, it can be tempting to look for a software development partner as soon as…
Paolo Dotta
Sep 14, 2021
How Long Does It Take to Build an MVP? (Minimum Viable Product)
How Long Does It Take to Build an MVP? (Minimum Viable Product)
If you’re reading this, chances are that you’re about to take the first step in turning your business vision into a reality by building an…
Paolo Dotta
Sep 2, 2021
The Crucial First Steps to Launching a Successful Tech Startup
The Crucial First Steps to Launching a Successful Tech Startup
Author and iconic 1950s motivational speaker Earl Nightingale famously said “Everything begins with an idea.”
Paolo Dotta
Aug 4, 2021
Custom Software Development Companies for Startups: How to Make it Work
Custom Software Development Companies for Startups: How to Make it Work
Finding the right technical stakeholder to help you build your startup is hard.
Paolo Dotta
Jun 22, 2021
9 Crucial Lessons I Learned from Interviewing Successful Entrepreneurs
9 Crucial Lessons I Learned from Interviewing Successful Entrepreneurs
For over a year, I’ve sat down with entrepreneurs and discussed their successes and failures. Here’s 9 key lessons I’ve learnt from them.
Rui Lourenço
Jun 17, 2021
From Struggling to Buy a TV to Getting Acquired by a $3B Fintech Monster
From Struggling to Buy a TV to Getting Acquired by a $3B Fintech Monster
Throughout this series of interviews, I’ve talked to several non-tech entrepreneurs who’ve shared their insights and tips on building a…
Rui Lourenço
Jun 4, 2021
Building an Airline Out of Necessity & an Innovative Fintech Product Out of Passion [Founder…
Building an Airline Out of Necessity & an Innovative Fintech Product Out of Passion [Founder…
Two minutes into our latest founder interview — the ninth in the Startup Journey series — and I knew I was in for a treat.
Rui Lourenço
May 20, 2021
How an Experience in Turkey Led to a Million-Dollar Startup [Founder Interview]
How an Experience in Turkey Led to a Million-Dollar Startup [Founder Interview]
Making the jump into entrepreneurship, and building a startup, is rarely a rational decision.
Paolo Dotta
Apr 27, 2021
Building a Successful Fintech by Listening to the Market (Founder Interview)
Building a Successful Fintech by Listening to the Market (Founder Interview)
When serial entrepreneur Illit Geller started telling me her story, I could instantly see why the fintech startup she founded, TradAir…
Paolo Dotta
Apr 22, 2021
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