Video Podcast: Buzz Words That Suck
Video Podcast: Buzz Words That Suck

Raika Technologies is proud to present this episode of The Raika Show, where we are talking about buzz words in the software industry (and sometimes beyond) that are super annoying.

Metadata. Blockchain. Bitcoin. Throughout software and technology there are words that "smart people" use when talking about various things, or when investing in companies. We think these words don't really mean what everyone thinks they mean (or is *supposed* to think they mean). More likely, someone needs his or her ego pumped and so they use a big, obfuscating word.

We are the demystifiers!

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Video Podcast: How do I monetize my web or app project?
Video Podcast: How do I monetize my web or app project?

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show.

Everyone like money. Duckets. Moolah. Do-re-mi. So how do you turn your web or mobile app project and monetize to rake in the coinage? This week we are exploring the various monetization options, discussing pros, cons and our opinions. Cha-ching!

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Video Podcast: Anti-patterns in Web and Mobile Design
Video Podcast: Anti-patterns in Web and Mobile Design

Raika Technologies is proud to present this episode of The Raika Show, where we are looking at anti-patterns that prevail in web and mobile app design.

Anti-patterns refer to mechanisms or design elements that are designed to increase engagement and user experience, but mostly end up detracting and creating frustrating interactions. We talk about the what and posit the why.

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The Tech Therapy Couch: Because you know, it’s all about the team, ’bout the team.
The Tech Therapy Couch: Because you know, it’s all about the team, ’bout the team.

Often in pitches or investor presentations, I’m hearing about the awards people have won for their idea, or they are talking only about their vision.

As I’ve said before, execution is everything. And only people can execute! Your team, your people, they are THE absolute most important part of your idea or your business. Without them, you’d be nowhere having your grand vision on your own.

Honor your people, and don’t skip talking about them when you talk about your startup.

No treble.

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Podcast: Why is Agile never agile?
Podcast: Why is Agile never agile?

Raika Technologies is proud to present this episode of The Raika Show, where we are exploring the iterative software methodology known as Agile.

Agile is designed to adapt to change extremely well. So why is it that teams never seem to be able to do just that, even when implementing Agile? Why is Agile never agile?

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The Startup Therapy Couch™: Setbacks will happen, and it's ok!
The Startup Therapy Couch™: Setbacks will happen, and it's ok!

Setbacks. Delays. Snafus. Whatever name you give them, they are going to happen. So what do you do? Do you freak out? Do you run around like a chicken with your head cut off?

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The Tech Therapy Couch: If I talk about my idea, someone will steal it!
The Tech Therapy Couch: If I talk about my idea, someone will steal it!

It’s a concern we hear all the time: “If I’m talking about my idea to everyone and their brother, someone will steal it!” Today we’re helping you take a few settling breaths and understand the reality of ideas.

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