Slingshotting innovative ideas from concept to market
Viv Jayachandran, alumnus of the University of Newcastle and participant in I2N’s VMS program, is a cofounder of Jaegersoft, specialising in designing and building high-end bespoke software solutions, utilising modern technologies to solve complex business problems.
At I2N’s Startup Stories at I2N Hub Honeysuckle on Wednesday 19th of July, Viv shared how his team integrate with organisations in coordinating digital transformation and building innovative software products rapidly to scale for the mining, manufacturing, construction, engineering and medical industries.
Jaegersoft is a Hunter based software engineering company founded on the belief that great solutions are the product of close collaboration, exceptional technologies and extensive teamwork.
Catch up on Startup Stories with Viv Jayachandran
Top Takeaways
- You don’t need a technical product immediately to be able to get good feedback on your business idea.
- Building a network of people around you is incredibly valuable – knowing people in the startup space and talking to as many people as you can helps you learn and grow.
- The founder should be the salesperson – you shouldn’t have to hire someone to do the selling for you in the beginning, you should be able to go out there and sell your business or your product better than anyone.
- When you begin to build a team or find a co-founder it is vital to find people who compliment your strengths and weaknesses.
The University of Newcastle's I2N works with individuals and organisations from across the Hunter region and beyond to turn ideas and challenges into opportunity. As a leading driver of economic and business growth, the I2N cultivates an entrepreneurial mindset that is behind many of the region's most innovative businesses and leaders.
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