The Silent Death of a Software Product and Why Regular Product Demos Matter
By Rishi KhannaEvery technology leadership team and product team at a startup is excited to build the next big thing — a software product that... Read More
How Ego Sabotages Startup Product Success: Lessons in Humility for Entrepreneurs
By Rishi KhannaEgo can be the silent saboteur in startup culture. When it comes to startup success, many factors can determine whether a product thrives or... Read More
The Biggest Mistake Companies Make with Offshore or Nearshore Teams
By Rishi KhannaFor the past 25 years, I’ve hired hundreds of offshore, nearshore or even remote developers and built high-performing teams across multiple countries. One... Read More
De-Risking Modernization of Legacy Systems
By Rishi KhannaModernizing legacy systems is a high-stakes challenge. Organizations must balance innovation with stability, ensuring that emerging technologies enhance operations without causing disruption. Unfortunately,... Read More
Start Small, Scale Fast, Launch Quicker
By Rishi KhannaThe pace of digital innovation has never been faster and the cost of experimentation has never been lower. Many founders rush to build... Read More
Why Uncertainty Kills Project Momentum and How to Overcome It
By Rishi KhannaIt’s a scenario we’ve all encountered: “Hey, Software Development Company — we just need a custom software built for our company. We know what... Read More
Yes to Innovation, No to Change
By Rishi KhannaA paradoxical approach that highlights the importance of embracing innovation while resisting change. It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of... Read More
Early Validation: The Key to Building a Solution that Achieves Product-Market Fit
By Rishi KhannaIn the rush to build and launch a digital product, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of your startup idea. But... Read More
Don’t Fall in Love with Your Ideas, Let Your Customers Shape Them
By Rishi KhannaAs startup founders, it’s easy to get enamored with our ideas. We pour our passion and energy into crafting what we believe to... Read More
Adaptability is the Must-Have Skill for Success
By Rishi KhannaThe Covid period has proven that adaptability in the workplace is essential to overall business success. Adaptability is super important in business, and... Read More
With Startup Failures Rising, How Startup Founders Can Avoid Running Out of Cash
By Rishi KhannaStartup founders can manage their burn rate and invest their cash wisely in developing software products that customers love, achieve PMF, and align... Read More
Why Prompt Engineering is No Longer Cool
By Rishi KhannaPrompt Engineering was once cutting-edge has quickly become commonplace. Remember when prompt engineering was the talk of the town not too long ago? It was... Read More
Are You Blaming Your Developers for Something They Didn’t Mess Up?
By Rishi KhannaAt ISHIR, we've seen it too many times. A company calls us in to rescue a struggling software project. Product Engineering Leadership tells... Read More
Sell the Problem, Not Just the Solution
By Rishi KhannaIt is quite opposite of how we are made to think. It's tempting to lead with the brilliance of your custom software solution.... Read More
Never Have a Plan B
By Rishi KhannaIn the world of entrepreneurship, startups and innovation, I firmly believe in the power of a robust Plan A. If you are investing time... Read More
Top Developer Red Flags to Watch Out For When Hiring a Software Development Team
By Rishi KhannaYour experience with your product developers matters, because on it depends the success or failure of your software initiative. Whether you have an internal... Read More
It’s Not the Customer’s Job to Know What They Want
By Rishi KhannaThe phrase "It's not the customer's job to know what they want" is often attributed to Steve Jobs. This highlights the role of innovation... Read More
Why Companies Struggle to Innovate: Overcoming the Top 5 Excuses Leaders Make
By Rishi KhannaInnovation is not just a buzzword — it's a necessity. Yet, many organizations, even technology startups find themselves caught in the inertia of the... Read More
The 8 P’s to Mitigate Risks in Software Product Development Initiatives
By Rishi KhannaSoftware product development initiatives are not an easy feat especially when 80% of the projects fail for one reason or another. Executing software... Read More
Hammer Looking for a Nail: Avoiding a Common Startup Pitfall
By Rishi KhannaFor startups, it's easy to get excited about the emerging technologies. They often get enticed by flashy features and rapid production of MVP... Read More
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