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How to Write a Software Requirements Specification (SRS) Document in 5 Steps

During my career, I’ve seen dozens of SRS documents for projects ranging in size using both agile and waterfall development methodologies Some were better than others, but critically, I can now easily spot a good one, from one that will get ignored. And if no one reads your SRS you…

Cláudio TeixeiraDecember 3, 2021

Startup Advice

How to Build a SaaS Product That Gets Funded in 5 Steps

Roughly a decade ago I decided to move away from my corporate job in investment banking in London to pursue something I always knew I wanted: to become an entrepreneur. I’d had this idea to build a marketplace in the social events space and decided it was time to do…

Paolo DottaNovember 24, 2021

Startup Advice

Busting the ‘Overnight Success’ Myth in Startups

“They came out of nowhere, now they’re making millions… They’re an overnight success!” I’m sure you’ve heard this before or at the very least something like it. Publications love to bombard us with stories of entrepreneurs who find instant success. The problem is “instant success” simply doesn’t happen. Sure the…

Rui LourençoNovember 5, 2021

Tech Knowledge

Hands-On Starlink Review: Does it Live Up to the Hype?

Recently, SpaceX launched Starlink in Portugal. So, naturally, I got one for Altar as soon as the pre-orders opened. A couple of weeks ago, the sleek satellite dish finally arrived. In no time at all, a couple of devs from my team and I had unboxed it and set it…

Cláudio TeixeiraOctober 27, 2021

Startup Advice

7 Dangerous Mistakes to Avoid When Building an MVP

Since we launched in 2015, my co-founding team and I have had the opportunity to help build over 50 MVPs. From first-time founders with early-stage startups to seasoned entrepreneurs with multiple projects under their belts, all in a variety of regions across the globe. Despite the differences in size, location…

Paolo DottaOctober 22, 2021

News From Our World

Altar Co-founder Interviewed by Business Magazine

Recently, our co-founder, Daniel, sat down with Portugal's Valor Magazine to discuss Altar's future. They covered everything from the work we dedicate ourselves to, to the future challenges we plan to tackle in our endeavour to become the category queen in product development. Here's the full transcript from the interview. …

Jamie Russell-CurtisOctober 13, 2021

Startup Advice The Startup Journey Interviews

Lessons Learned From Over 25 Years in Silicon Valley [Founder Story]

This is part two of a two-part conversation with serial founder and pioneer of “digital identity” Garrett Gafke on how he built and launched his most successful startup, IdentityMind. Click here to read part one. Recently, I sat down with Garrett Gafke to talk about how he built his startup,…

Rui LourençoOctober 8, 2021

Looking for Development Startup Advice

Where to Find a Technical Co-Founder for Your Startup [With Case Studies]

It’s harder than ever to find the right technical co-founder to help you turn your business vision into a tangible startup product. This is largely thanks to the global developer shortage, which already amounts to over 40M skilled workers worldwide. For you, this shortage of technical talent means two things: …

Rui LourençoOctober 1, 2021

The Startup Journey Interviews

How to Build a Million Dollar Startup by Falling in Love With a Problem, Not a Solution [Founder Story]

Uri Levine, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Waze, famously coined the phrase: “Fall in love with the problem, not the solution” I’m sure you’ve heard it before. It’s quite a common expression in the startup scene. But what about a real-life example from someone who took that motto to…

Paolo DottaSeptember 17, 2021

Startup Advice

Remote Work vs. The Office: What’s Best for Your Startup?

In the last few years, there’s been a trend among startup founders to set up geographically distributed teams. Swarms of remote workers (dubbed Digital Nomads) started populating cafés and co-works across the world and ever since the remote work vs. office debate has been heating up. Then COVID hit. Offices…

Paolo DottaSeptember 9, 2021

Resource Library

How to Write a Software Requirements Specification (SRS) Document in 5 Steps

How to Build a SaaS Product That Gets Funded in 5 Steps

Busting the ‘Overnight Success’ Myth in Startups

Hands-On Starlink Review: Does it Live Up to the Hype?

7 Dangerous Mistakes to Avoid When Building an MVP

Altar Co-founder Interviewed by Business Magazine

Lessons Learned From Over 25 Years in Silicon Valley [Founder Story]

Where to Find a Technical Co-Founder for Your Startup [With Case Studies]

How to Build a Million Dollar Startup by Falling in Love With a Problem, Not a Solution [Founder Story]

Remote Work vs. The Office: What’s Best for Your Startup?

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