How to bring your
technology idea to life
Matt Smith, PhD
m.smithworx.com
@smithworx
2014
How do you get
an idea out of your head?
Now there are plenty of other
tools that you can use...
idea
sketch
...
powerpoint / keynote / google presentation
photoshop / fireworks / illustrator / etc
pencil / lucidchart / bsalmiq / etc
invisionapp / etc
twitter bootstrap / etc
...
code
reality
Use whatever tool helps you convey the idea the quickest
sometimes that means using whatever is handy.
An idea stuck
in your head remains dead
Get the idea out of your head
Idea Dump
Breakout - groups of 3 or 4
3 minutes
5 minutes
3 minutes
1 minute / group
Ideas
How do you know if your idea is worth pursuing?
Date: Nov 24 2003
Graph Engine: LGL
http://opte.org/maps/
Motivating Milestones
These structure your progress and push you to refine your idea
Can you get your idea
to resonate with others*?
* Ideally those that see your idea as a solution to a pain they experience and
will gladly pay you for it.
The toughest feedback to hear,
is the feedback you need the most.
"Your most unhappy customers are
your greatest source of learning."
- Bill Gates
Idea
Reality
work required
Idea
Reality
work required
idea
sketch
...
...
code
reality
the gap is shrinking,
let's talk about why...
What would it take to build it alone or with a small team?
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
- Margaret Mead
news.ycombinator.com
It happens everyday...
github.com
Explore what is trending today...
github.com/explore
Simplicity is the
ultimate sophistication
- Leonardo da Vinci
Matt Smith
m.smithworx.com
Q & A