What is the right technology setup for startups?

Having ideas is relatively easy; good ideas are a bit more difficult. Implementing ideas, however, is something else entirely.

A multitude of different decisions and challenges are commonplace, especially in the early stages of a startup. However, certain decisions have long-term consequences and should be carefully analyzed beforehand. A promising startup idea built on an unsuitable technology foundation, or tech stack, can quickly lead to unnecessary challenges, limitations, and costs.

Therefore, it is important to align the tech stack with future challenges. The following questions should be considered:

    • How can I ensure a balance between “time-to-market” and leading-edge technology?

    • How do I find the right developers or long-term IT partners?

    • Who can help me choose the right technology?

    • Is the technology secure in the long term?

    • What is the right technology for my startup?

    • and many more

    If you're burning with the question, "What is the right technology for my startup?", Then please get in touch! Simply contact us directly – we are happy to help!

    Copy with pride – How do others do it?

    Anyone who has founded a company or wants to found one intuitively considers which approaches the competition and other companies are pursuing.

    Common platforms where different companies publish their technology stack are: stackshare.io or  buildwith.comThe websites provide information on the following questions:

      • What technology stack is used by companies like Spotify or eBay?

      • Who all uses AngularJS or .NET?

      • How are technology stacks evolving and where are they being used?

      • Which technologies and stacks are established?

      • Which technologies are currently being hyped?

      The goal is not simply to copy and implement technologies just because established companies use them. The aim should be to gain inspiration, to validate the choice of tech stack for the startup, and to develop a solid understanding.

      Continuity as an important characteristic – How safe and durable is a technology selection?

      Like everything in life, technology is ephemeral, coming and going. Closed software backed by an established company, or open source with a large community? Both options have shown that demand and usage can decline rapidly, and the technology is often abandoned. Therefore, various indicators should be examined and analyzed beforehand.

      Open Source Technology

      For open-source technologies, in addition to the size of the community, traffic is a crucial indicator of how established the technology is. Furthermore, the existence of a clear roadmap for further development is essential. Equally important is how quickly support can be provided, for example, in response to community inquiries.

      Closed Source Technology

      For technologies that are not available as open source, the following aspects should be considered:

        • Which company is behind it? (Size, history, strategy, etc.)

        • How many technology partners are there in Switzerland and globally?

        • What references are available?

        Is there a roadmap?

        Direct talks Contact with technology providers and software developers is often very helpful and provides further insights into the selection process.

        Scalability as the new normal – Can I scale with this technology stack?

        The question you're asking usually has a direct impact on your development team or your development partners. In extreme cases, you might need new team members overnight.

        Never underestimate the training period:

        When building or expanding a development team, the onboarding time, which is often underestimated, must be taken into account. Even a senior developer can sometimes need weeks, if not months, before they are fully competent and able to utilize their skills.

        The more complex the architecture, team structure, product/service offering, coding rules, and security aspects, the more demanding it is for new team members. If an exotic tech stack is also in use, the process can quickly be extended by several months or make recruiting more difficult.

        Established programming languages ​​have the advantage of being widely used. For example, if you choose C#, Ruby, etc. as your base language, you'll lay a solid foundation for scaling. Interesting statistics on the development and distribution of programming languages ​​can be found at [link to statistics]. https://statisticstimes.com/tech/top-computer-languages.php.

        The basic programming language is certainly not everything in the tech stack, but it is very central and, as a solid foundation, ensures a safe and simple setup.

        In conclusion

        As an entrepreneur, you'll constantly question and evaluate your business model. Technology will always be a central factor. That's why partners can provide you with established programming languages, scalability, and offshoring capabilities, offering significant long-term benefits. Need someone to brainstorm with? We're all ears and happy to contribute our expertise to your challenges.