Learning notes from this episode:

Work with designers first: your first hire should be a user experience designer, not a developer.
You don't need a CTO co-founder, but you do need a technical lead or advisor.
Work with a product studio, rather than freelance developers or a development shop at the start.

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A list of product studios recommended by non-technical founders including a firm I’ve worked with
A guide on how to set your budget for prototypes, minimum viable product and market testing
What to do if you don’t have a technical co-founder
What to look for when hiring a user experience designer
Difference between development shops, product studios and in-house development teams
Examples of successful non-technical founders

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29. How To Hire Product Teams: A Guide For Non-Technical Founders