Learn how to build your technical team as a non-tech founder.

Join us for an intensive half-day masterclass and get introduced to the world of software product development.

As a non-technical founder, you have this idea for a software product, be it a chatbot, a SaaS application or some online marketplace. While there’s a lot of validation you can do without having to write a single line of code, sooner or later you’ll have to start building a team that can build your app.

What you will learn

In this masterclass, you will:

• Get basic understanding in all activities software product development entails
• Learn what to expect from your development team, and what not
• Get practical tips on how to communicate effectively with your technical team
• Get valuable tips on how to evaluate CVs and potential candidates for your team

For whom

This masterclass is perfect for first time, non-technical founders, that are in the process of building their first software team. By getting a comprehensive view on all activities related to software product development, you’ll be better able to appriciate the challenges your devs are dealing with. In the process, it will make you a better compagnion for your devs. Important: this masterclass is intended for a non-technical audience, we will not show you code or learn you to program.

Why Attend?

As a non-technical founder, you already deal with all the uncertainty about the business itself. (hint – we have a specific masterclass on that too. ) Dealing with software product development can be challenging, even for those who are in the business for years, let alone for somebody that is new to software product development. After this masterclass, you’ll have a better idea on what to look for when building your development team.

Instructor

Our instructor Nick Boucart has 10+ years of experience in the startup ecosystem, with a proven track record of helping businesses scale. He will share his war stories, providing valuable lessons on what works and what doesn’t.

Price

Thanks to the support of the European Commission and Innoviris in the framework of the EDIH sustAIn.brussels, SMEs and midcaps receive this training free of charge (0€). Large companies and participants without a company pay 1062€ per participant.

Practical

Number of participants: 15 max

Location: Live meeting to allow for enough interaction, at the Boardroom in BeCentral

Date: 9/10/2024

Time: Welcome from 8.30 am, start at 9am to 12.30pm

Sandwich lunch: From 12.30pm - 13.30pm

Cancellations: should be notified by email (events@sustain.brussels) . Cancellations notified 3 working days before the event are free of charge. In case of no-show or cancellation on the day itself, the fee of 105€ will be charged to cover the costs. Replacement by a colleague is always possible provided that this is notified in advance by email (events@sustain.brussels).

Organisers

• Sirris | Innovation forward : The innovation companion of the Belgian technology industry
• SustAIn.brussels is a European Digital Innovation Hub in Brussels that serves as a single point of access to sustainable and digital innovation in Brussels with a focus on AI and other emerging technologies. Supported by the European Commission, Innoviris and hub.brussels.