What team/skills do I
need to build a successful app?
To develop a
successful app you need the following partners or skills. Please note that many
of those partners/skills can be externalized. However, at one moment you will
need them.
Designer. Someone able to work with Photoshop, Freehand, etc. If
he has experience with mobile applications it’s better. Take into account
that picture definition change from iOS to Android for example.
UX/UI expert (User experience). Your app must me be
easy to understand and to navigate. Behaviour of an iOS and an Android user
changes. Make UX texts and prototype before developing your app. A good tool to
test your app is justinmind.
Testers. People able to make quantitative and qualitative user tests. Testing should start as early as possible in the process.
Mobile Developer. There are many different
platforms (Android, iOS, HTML5, Blackberry, Windows,…). So priories where you
want to be and with which functions, before choosing your platform. If you
can’t find a developer you have many companies that can develop for you.
Business developer. In many cases you will
need someone able to speak English, to make international and business contacts
and to sell your app.
Financial guy. Someone to take care of the
accounting and to speak with investors.
Marketing person. Someone to do the community
management, to work with the online marketing, the guerilla marketing, to work
on the word of mouth, to actualize blogs and website. Someone with knowledge in growth
hacking.
Lawyer. To help you to settle your
company, to make your internal and external agreements.
Mentor. Successful app entrepreneurs
with experience to help you in your development.
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