We discuss the challenges companies face when trying to develop a software product and the pros and cons of outsourcing your development

1. Engine Lab Software
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
OUTSOURCING
www.EngineLab.ie
John@EngineLab.ie
+353 (0) 1 254 8244

2. Takes Time - Product Dev Options…
1. Do IT Yourself
2. Founder Dating / SwEquity
3. Find an Outsourcing Partner

3. 10 Reasons For Startups To
Outsource…
3. Scale Team
Fast
2. Exceptional
Expertise
1. Restricted
Budget
6. Experience of
Numerous Startups
5. Maintain
Shareholding Control
4. Cost of Hiring
Too Early
9. Speed To Market -
Ramp Team Up/Down
8. Cost Effective
7. Still Hire CTO &
Augment Team
10. Your Team Focuses on PM Fit &
Validation

4. When To Outsource…
Early
Stage
When defining product
market fit - do not want
to hire internal team
too early

5. When To Outsource…
Developing
MVP
Quick Route to
Market and Cost
Effective

6. Key Questions...
• How familiar outsourcing partner is with
business domain & architectural
components
Evaluate
• Chat to other Startups who used
provider’s service.References
• approach, processes, tools,
technologies, source control, hosting,
bug management, communication, etc
Scope
Processes

7. Thank You!
www.EngineLab.ie
John@EngineLab.ie
+353 (0) 86 1700361