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Do We Still Need Software Engineers in the AI Era? (Judgment, Accountability & Real-World Incidents)Ken explains why some founders and companies are questioning the need for engineers as AI tools like Claude, Codex, Cursor, and Lovable make it possible to build quick prototypes, while big tech lays off engineers even as AI companies aggressively hire them. He argues AI mainly replaces routine...

Here’s the brutal truth: You can have the best idea and the best funding, but if you build the right thing the wrong way, you are setting money on fire. In this episode, Ken breaks down "The Founder’s Guide to App Development," a tactical blueprint for non-technical founders. Stop treating your app like a hobby and start treating development like a business decision. We cover how to vali...

Struggling to keep users engaged with your mobile app? You are not alone. Every year, thousands of apps lose more than half of their new users within the first week. The problem usually is not the idea or the design. It is the onboarding experience. In this episode of Absolutely , host Ken Vermeille , a seasoned developer, founder, and mobile onboarding expert, breaks down the seven essential stra...

In this insightful episode of App-Solutely, hosted by Ken Vermeille, listeners are given a straightforward blueprint for scaling their application's user base from 1,000 to 10,000 users without breaking the bank. Ken emphasizes the importance of smart, sustainable growth strategies that involve keen analysis of user data, direct engagement with the user base, and strategic reinvestment of reve...

Avoiding Common Mistakes in Building your First Tech Startup MVP Ken Vermeille discusses the common mistakes and pitfalls founders often make when building their first minimum viable product (MVP). Topics include the importance of flexibility to revise initial ideas based on market feedback, the risk of over-engineering an MVP with too many features, and the benefits of building an audience early...

This episode of App-Solutely is a game-changer for startup founders who want to create an excellent onboarding experience. Join Ken Vermille as he guides you through the essential steps to create an engaging and effective onboarding process for your mobile app. Discover the common pitfalls, best practices, and innovative strategies to ensure your app not only captures but also retains user attenti...

Welcome to 'App-Solultely', where we delve deep into the heart of scaling tech startups. In this episode, titled 'Scaling Success: Balancing Basics, AI, and Brand in Your 2024 Startup', we strip back the complexities of growth to focus on what truly matters. Hosted by Ken Vermeille, CEO of Vermillion Sky, this episode is a treasure trove of insights for startup founders ready to ta...

In this episode, Ken Vermeille discusses the importance of user-friendly navigation and usability in mobile app development. He highlights the need for clear and intuitive interfaces, using user feedback for continuous improvement and maintaining consistency in design, with an emphasis on the importance of a design system. He also notes the effectiveness of surveys, beta testing and application an...

In this episode, host Ken guides listeners through the crucial steps and insights to consider before diving into the development of a mobile application. These five tips help in refining an app idea into a robust, marketable product that can potentially become the next big thing in the app industry. Understand Your Target Market : The very first step is to understand the audience for your app. Fin...

Listen to Erin Essex give the process of her becoming a Senior Interaction designer at Google. To be a guest on the show send an email to Ken@vermillionsky.com

Josh Bachynski Chats with us about The Future in Ai. Main topics discussed in this podcast: Ai New Ai coming out Chatgpt The Future for Web development What are your Thoughts on AI? To be a guest on the show send an email to Ken@vermillionsky.com

Bonnie Mauldin is The Founder of the Fast Dot game and The Mauldin Group. Listen to Bonnie explain her journey of Fast Dot.

Are you a startup founder looking to build a successful product? Do you want to know the secret to creating something that customers will love to use? Look no further than customer pain points. In this podcast, we explore the power of identifying and addressing customer pains as a means of building innovative and successful products. Ken Vermeille, shares his insights on the importance of focusing...

In a world where everyone wants to be the next unicorn startup, it's easy to get caught up in the hype of product-market fit. But let's be real, creating a product that customers actually want is harder than it looks. That's why we're here to tell you that problem solution fit is the new black. In this podcast, we'll spill the tea on why understanding your customers' problems is the secret ingredi...

Are you a mobile app developer trying to decide between Flutter and React Native? Tune in to our latest podcast episode where we dive deep into the pros and cons of both frameworks. Our expert guests will share their experiences and insights, giving you valuable information to help you make an informed decision. We'll explore topics like performance, development time, community support, and more....

You have a great idea for a mobile app. You know it has the potential to disrupt the market and shoot to the top of the app charts. Unfortunately, you don’t have a single bit of technical knowledge to build it. They say that the best idea tends to win out. But that’s only true if you also have the means to turn that idea into a tangible product. Build it right, and you can revolutionize your agenc...

Launching a successful SaaS business is hard. You need to identify your target audience, create the right value proposition, find the perfect pricing model for your customers and have a long-term plan for monetization. And remember that you can't launch without first having the right team in place! We've created this step-by-step guide to help you get started with launching a successful SaaS produ...

This podcast will walk through 5 smart steps that will help you hire the perfect developer for your startup. We'll cover everything from finding the right person for the job all the way through getting their first day on-site off on the right foot. These tips are based on our experience of working with over 100 developers at Vermillion Sky. If you want access to the show notes let us know by sendi...

Many entrepreneurs who heavily invest in their business think they have found product/market fit when they really haven’t. It can be a disastrous issue when they begin hiring staff and optimizing their product before they figured out who actually needs what they made. You only really reach fitting your product to the target market when you are so overwhelmed with usage that you aren’t allowed, by...

The user acquisition strategy for apps is a crucial part of app development, as it will help you reach the top of different app stores and be noticed by users.   These are some of the best ways to create a user acquisition strategy for an app using Facebook ads, Google Adwords, or video ads on YouTube. You should also consider investing in influencer marketing to increase awareness of yo...

Taking the time to validate your app idea is useful for a whole host of reasons. However, people tend to get excited and rush into the development process, investing deeply into an app that might not even work. In this podcast, we’ll take a look at how you can validate your app idea before you start sinking time and resources into developing it. This helps you ensure your app stands a good chance...

Progressive apps are a new way of building cross-platform applications rather than sticking to the old methods. For example, if in past instances where you had an idea for an app, you were usually relegated to one platform such as building it for iOS. If you were interested in providing your app in an Android marketplace, that meant building a whole new app. We'll talk about how you can save money...

Clubhouse is a mobile app that has taken the mobile marketplace by storm. What makes this mobile app so popular? The answer might be in its audio-only medium. Listeners can use it while they are at work, doing chores, or just walking around town. It frees up their hands to do other tasks and allows them to learn from Clubhouse without being distracted by pictures or videos on their screen. Startup...

If you've ever tried to hire an agency or freelancer for a project, you've experienced the headache that came with filtering through hundreds of potential partners. You've seen quotes that range from 10 dollars an hour to 500 dollars an hour. Hiring an agency for your startup can be a challenging and tedious process. But yet, it doesn't have to be. I will show you how to filter through the request...

When building apps, you need to understand that there is a human on the other side of the screen. That human has needs, wants, dreams, and goals. Entrepreneurs however sometimes create solutions that they believe benefit their bottom line but in reality, it alienates users. I want to help you retain your customers and increase engagement so that your users want to continue using your app. I want y...