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At the International Builders Show 2024 in Las Vegas, it's evident that the future of homebuilding is here, and it's smarter than ever. Amidst the innovative showcases and tech-forward exhibits, one name stands out: , a division of , which is setting new standards for smart home integration and consumer satisfaction in the housing industry. Cox Communities Cox Communications Smart Homes for Everyone The concept of smart homes has transcended the realm of luxury and become a staple in the modern housing market. With an estimated 75.4 billion gadgets expected to connect to the internet by 2025, the demand for homes that are not only built with but also built for technology is skyrocketing. Cox Communities is at the forefront of this evolving digital reality, delivering pre-enabled fiber-powered broadband that’s fast, reliable and able to support their increasingly connected lives. "At Cox Communities, we envision a future where every home is built with connectivity at its core," says Guillermo Rivas, a spokesperson for Cox Communications. "This isn't just about access to the internet. It's about crafting homes that anticipate and fulfill the digital and lifestyle needs of tomorrow's homeowners, making smart living accessible to all." Christopher Phelan from echoes this sentiment, highlighting the industry's move towards integrated smart technologies in multifamily and senior living spaces. CSI Construction "The ability for a community to manage properties efficiently while offering residents advanced control and security over their living spaces is the next frontier in residential construction," Phelan notes. Stress-Free Moves with Pre-Enabled Homes Imagine moving into a new home and, with the flip of a switch, having all your connected technology work seamlessly from day one without needing to make countless phone calls to order equipment and schedule installation. Cox Communities makes this a reality by integrating Cox’s fiber-powered network into homes from the get-go. This approach not only caters to the 70% of home buyers looking for a turnkey move-in experience but also addresses the growing preference among Gen Z buyers for newly constructed homes equipped with smart features. The Rise of Build-to-Rent Homes The housing market is witnessing a significant shift towards build-to-rent (BTR) single-family homes. This trend caters to those hesitant to buy or looking for an upgrade from apartment living. Cox Communities recognizes the importance of technology in making these properties attractive to renters, ensuring that each home is enabled with the connectivity and smart tech tools necessary for a modern lifestyle. The Importance of a Trusted Internet Provider Having a reliable and fast internet provider is crucial. Cox Communities not only promises speed and reliability, backed by the Cox network, but also a commitment to growth and agility, ensuring that their network can support the ever-increasing number of connected devices in our homes. Pioneering Electrification in Smart Homes The future is not just about connectivity but also about sustainability and efficiency. An exemplary showcase of this forward-thinking approach comes from Siemens, a global brand of electrical engineering and smart home technology. Tim Curtis from Siemens shared insights into how their innovations are setting the stage for a more electrified and efficient future. “We displayed Inhab, as the market is looking to electrify and do more with less we are helping to enable that for customers. It starts with knowing your power,” Curtis stated. This perspective underscores a critical shift towards energy awareness and efficiency in the smart home sector, aligning perfectly with Cox Communities' vision of homes that are not only connected but also intelligently powered. Siemens is addressing a common hurdle for many homeowners looking to adopt electric vehicles (EVs) with a groundbreaking solution. “For people looking to buy EV chargers that don’t have space in their panel, we have a new product coming out this year that allows you to avoid panel upgrades so you can continue to use your existing panels and avoid $5,000 to $20,000 of unnecessary material and labor charges,” Curtis revealed. This innovation exemplifies the kind of smart solutions that are making sustainable living more accessible to the average homeowner. Additionally, Siemens is gearing up to introduce a Smart Breaker, compatible with existing Siemens equipment. This product promises to be a game-changer in home energy management, offering homeowners unprecedented control over their power consumption. “We also have a Smart Breaker coming out, it’s something we are excited to showcase,” Curtis added. This aligns with the broader industry movement towards homes that not only connect to the internet but also intelligently manage their energy use, reflecting Cox Communities' commitment to supporting homes that are prepared for the future. Cox Communities is a leading resource for builders and developers, guiding them through the complexities of modern home construction. By pre-enabling homes with Cox Fiber, they remove one of the major stress points of moving, significantly improving customer satisfaction. Their consultation services help builders attract buyers more efficiently, with homes pre-equipped with smart technology selling at a higher price. The Future Is Connected The future of housing lies in smart, connected homes. Cox Communities is leading the charge, transforming the way we think about living spaces and setting new benchmarks for the industry. With their expertise and innovative solutions, they are doing more than just bringing powerful broadband to new homes; they are creating the foundations for a more connected and convenient future.

The Smart Home Evolution: Cox Communities at the International Builders Show 2024

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, May 1st, 2024/Chainwire/--SuiVision Explorer provides a comprehensive portal for developers and retail users and robust RPC and API access for builders. BlockVision, a premier infrastructure service provider specializing in comprehensive blockchain solutions, today announced an essential partnership with Mysten Labs, the Layer 1 blockchain that offers industry-leading performance and infinite horizontal scaling. This collaboration powers the SuiVision Explorer as well as offering deep access to network data and functionality via APIs and RPC, both pivotal to enhancing accessibility and engagement within the Sui ecosystem. Developed by BlockVision, SuiVision Explorer is an intuitive portal tailored for developers and retail users. It marks a significant advancement in blockchain explorers by combining detailed data insights with a user-friendly interface, allowing users to effortlessly navigate, interact, and explore the vibrant landscape of the Sui Network. BlockVision provides robust and scalable RPC nodes and indexing APIs for most of the top protocols on the Sui Network. The availability of robust RPC nodes and efficient indexing APIs directly contributes to the network's growth by enabling more applications to be built and run effectively. This, in turn, attracts more developers and users to the Sui ecosystem, fostering a vibrant cycle of innovation and usage. "BlockVision is building more than just tools. It is simplifying the complexities of blockchain technology for builders and everyday users," said Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer for Mysten Labs. "BlockVision has been an amazing builder for Sui, leveraging their robust infrastructure capabilities to enhance accessibility and foster greater community engagement within the Sui ecosystem." Key features of the SuiVision Explorer include DeFi and NFT Dashboards and Portfolio Tracking. The DeFi and NFT Dashboards offer users a comprehensive view of the decentralized finance and non-fungible token marketplaces within Sui, providing valuable insights and intelligence and driving user engagement. Portfolio Tracking is an integrated feature that allows users to monitor their investments and transactions across the ecosystem, promoting a more transparent and informed user experience. BlockVision, known for its expertise in RPC nodes, APIs, and explorer development, brings its technical prowess to the forefront of this partnership. "Our collaboration with Sui exemplifies our commitment to building scalable and easily accessible blockchain infrastructure," said Thibaut Fantian, Ecosystem Lead at BlockVision. "The SuiVision Explorer is set to transform how users interact with the Sui ecosystem, making it more tangible and navigable than ever before." As Sui continues to drive innovation and user-centric solutions, this partnership underscores its commitment to enhancing the blockchain experience for users worldwide, contributing to Sui’s vision of onboarding the next billion users to Web3. Contact Sui Foundation media@sui.io This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Brand As An Author Program. Learn more about the program here. GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, May 1st, 2024/Chainwire/--SuiVision Explorer provides a comprehensive portal for developers and retail users and robust RPC and API access for builders. BlockVision, a premier infrastructure service provider specializing in comprehensive blockchain solutions, today announced an essential partnership with Mysten Labs, the Layer 1 blockchain that offers industry-leading performance and infinite horizontal scaling. This collaboration powers the SuiVision Explorer as well as offering deep access to network data and functionality via APIs and RPC, both pivotal to enhancing accessibility and engagement within the Sui ecosystem. Developed by BlockVision, SuiVision Explorer is an intuitive portal tailored for developers and retail users. It marks a significant advancement in blockchain explorers by combining detailed data insights with a user-friendly interface, allowing users to effortlessly navigate, interact, and explore the vibrant landscape of the Sui Network. BlockVision provides robust and scalable RPC nodes and indexing APIs for most of the top protocols on the Sui Network. The availability of robust RPC nodes and efficient indexing APIs directly contributes to the network's growth by enabling more applications to be built and run effectively. This, in turn, attracts more developers and users to the Sui ecosystem, fostering a vibrant cycle of innovation and usage. "BlockVision is building more than just tools. It is simplifying the complexities of blockchain technology for builders and everyday users," said Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer for Mysten Labs. "BlockVision has been an amazing builder for Sui, leveraging their robust infrastructure capabilities to enhance accessibility and foster greater community engagement within the Sui ecosystem." Key features of the SuiVision Explorer include DeFi and NFT Dashboards and Portfolio Tracking. The DeFi and NFT Dashboards offer users a comprehensive view of the decentralized finance and non-fungible token marketplaces within Sui, providing valuable insights and intelligence and driving user engagement. Portfolio Tracking is an integrated feature that allows users to monitor their investments and transactions across the ecosystem, promoting a more transparent and informed user experience. BlockVision, known for its expertise in RPC nodes, APIs, and explorer development, brings its technical prowess to the forefront of this partnership. "Our collaboration with Sui exemplifies our commitment to building scalable and easily accessible blockchain infrastructure," said Thibaut Fantian, Ecosystem Lead at BlockVision. "The SuiVision Explorer is set to transform how users interact with the Sui ecosystem, making it more tangible and navigable than ever before." As Sui continues to drive innovation and user-centric solutions, this partnership underscores its commitment to enhancing the blockchain experience for users worldwide, contributing to Sui’s vision of onboarding the next billion users to Web3. Contact Sui Foundation media@sui.io This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Brand As An Author Program. Learn more about the program here. This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Brand As An Author Program. Learn more about the program here . here

BlockVision Announces Strategic Partnership With Mysten Labs To Unlock Sui Network Data For Builders

**ZUG, Switzerland, November 21st, 2023/Chainwire/--**Future3 Campus, in partnership with The Open Network (TON) Foundation, has today announced the launch of The TON Bootcamp, an incubation program to foster mini-app development within TON’s Web3 ecosystem in Telegram. The 15 selected teams may receive support for integrating into TON’s Web3 ecosystem and stand a chance to get up to USD $500,000 in funding from Future3 Campus. Applications to be selected for The TON Bootcamp are open until December 18, 2023. The TON Bootcamp is a Web2.5 incubator, empowering developers to create mini-apps that bridge the Web2 experience with the decentralized benefits of Web3. The program will run for five months and offer selected participants a chance to receive significant funding for their projects. The Bootcamp is focused on supporting projects building real-world payment and gaming solutions to seamlessly integrate into TON's flourishing Web3 ecosystem in Telegram. Participants in the Bootcamp may take advantage of a spectrum of marketplace opportunities, including showcasing their projects on , enjoying the same visibility that has brought other TON-based applications success. Tapps.Center TON Foundation's team of seasoned blockchain professionals will offer hands-on mentorship and guidance, helping developers navigate the intricacies of integrating their solutions within Telegram's ecosystem. The selected projects may also receive the funding and support necessary to deploy their mini-apps in a system designed for the mass adoption of Web3 products. These resources include marketing amplification within TON’s ecosystem and priority access to an active audience of over 800 million monthly users on Telegram. The TON Bootcamp may also equip projects with mentorship from leaders at top blockchain investment institutions and office spaces in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan. Bootcamp participants may have the opportunity to present their products and services to an audience of entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and investors at Web3 Festival 2024’s demo day pitch and showcase events. The TON Bootcamp is an unprecedented opportunity for mini-app developers to transform their visions into reality. Builders worldwide are encouraged to seize this opportunity before applications close on December 18, 2023. Projects seeking to apply for the TON Bootcamp may click here: https://echo3.ucraft.site About The Open Network: The Open Network (TON) is a global, decentralized blockchain community focused on putting crypto in every pocket. By building the Web3 ecosystem in Telegram Messenger, TON's vision is to empower 800 million users to own their digital identity, data, and assets by 2028. Learn more at . https://ton.org/ About Future3 Campus The Future3 Campus is a Web3.0-oriented incubation platform powered by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Capital with a mission to promote and foster entrepreneurship and innovation in Web3.0. Focusing on Web3.0 Massive Adoption, DePIN and AI, the Future3 Campus kicks off a $50 million seed fund in Web3.0 incubation worldwide. For more information, please visit , or contact us at . http://www.future3.io/#/home contact@future3.io Contact TON Foundation ton@theagencypartnership.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program . here

Future3 Campus And TON Foundation Announce Bootcamp For Mini-App Builders In TON's Ecosystem

Lots of people out there have many good ideas for what to build but have no clue how. They believe they need to spend months learning coding, have technical friends, or lots of money to hire programmers. But even if it sounds logical, most of them are excuses. Nowadays, you can start making progress on those ideas and validate what works using no code builders. The only problem is that the “no code movement” has grown in popularity over the last few years so much that there are now lots of tools to choose from. Finding and trying them out to see what works for your specific use case can become a full time job in itself. That’s why, in this article, I’ll share tools  you can use to start prototyping your ideas. You’ll see if you have gold hidden in plain sight or something shiny but without future. All of this is possible without ever writing a single line of code. Sounds good? Well then… Overview of no code SaaS tools Rather than making this another “top X apps you can try”, I’m going to give you an overview of the no code SaaS builders landscape. You’ll see those with the best ratings, user reviews, and most importantly, those with budget friendly plans for when you want to transition from “cool prototype” to “revenue-generating product”. All the tools you’ll find below were handpicked by me to save you time doing the research, and to get you up and running with your first (or next) SaaS app. With that out of the way… Let’s see which tools are the finalists! In the category of website builders Bubble Ratings: ⭐4.6 of 284 reviews (Capterra) ⭐4.4 of 138 reviews (G2) Pricing: Free tier Starter: $32 /month Growth: $134 /month Description: If you’ve been in the no code space for some time, you’ve heard of Bubble before. This tool is the most popular and most versatile out there. It helps you build not only websites but also mobile apps. It features a drag-and-drop editor, several templates to build from, and a wide collection of tutorials and learning resources.. You can use the free plan to build prototypes and learn how the platform works. Once you have something you think is good for an MVP, you’ll have to upgrade to the Starter plan to get it live and on its own domain, ready to start getting users. Carrd Ratings: ⭐4.7 of 20 reviews (Capterra) ⭐4.5 of 38 reviews (G2) Pricing: Free tier Pro lite: $9 /year Pro standard: $19 /year Pro plus: $49 /year Description: “Simple, fully responsive one-page sites for pretty much anything”. That’s the tagline on the landing page. And you know what? It’s completely true. If you’re building something and need a website to showcase it (or even a landing page for a waitlist) Carrd lets you have a site live in 10 minutes (or less). Even knowing about web development, I use Carrd for all projects, for prototyping, and to test out ideas. It’s the only website builder that charges in a year what other tools charge per month and it helps to not overcomplicate the building a website process. After all, most websites don’t need to be built from scratch. Webflow Ratings: ⭐4.6 of 223 reviews (Capterra) ⭐4.4 of 514 reviews (G2) Pricing: Free tier Basic: $18 /month CMS: $29 /month Description: Webflow is one of the most popular website builders out there. It also has a drag-and-drop editor but it provides waaayy more than that. It’s mostly used by designers who don’t know (or don’t want) to code. If Carrd focuses on simplicity and putting something “out there”, Webflow focuses on customization, integrations and being an alternative to Wordpress websites. Webflow makes a tradeoff between simplicity versus control. That is, it gives you full control over what you want to do with your website and how you want to do it, at the risk of overwhelming you with too many options and features. Its steep learning curve is one of the many things it is known for. But, if you have the time and space to learn it, you can get to do everything a developer could in terms of making powerful, responsive websites. In the category of app builders AppSheet Ratings: ⭐4.8 of 537 reviews (Capterra) ⭐4.8 of 375 reviews (G2) Pricing: Starter: $5 /month Core: $10 /month Description: AppSheet is the fastest way to build a mobile app without code. Why the fastest? Well, almost everyone uses the Google ecosystem of products. So, making a mobile app is as easy as taking data from a Google sheet and connecting with an interface of your choice before deploying it. It also gives you the option to customize the “look and feel” of the app and integrate it with other services you already use like Dropbox or Salesforce. It is a good option to get started building apps from resources you already have and prototype ideas that can later be shared with others. Appy Pie Ratings: ⭐4.6 of 1336 reviews (Capterra) ⭐4.7 of 1242 reviews (G2) Pricing: Basic: $16 /app/month Gold: $36 /app/month Description: Appy Pie is most known for its mobile app building platform. It’s one of the most well known and top rated tools in the space. Rather than giving you an editor where you can drag and drop elements into a canvas, it has a whole onboarding process. It guides you through choosing a color scheme, adding features you want, what platform to deploy on, be it Android or iOS app, and further customize the way it looks. It used to have a free trial that was quite limited (only HTML5 apps). Now, it has expanded and provides much more services than mobile app development. One of those is making websites with templates and such. It’s quite a robust platform now with different categories of frequently built apps. So, if your idea fits into one of those categories, you can get a full app done in minutes. Even though it has grown so much and become very popular, it is still affordable to build and publish apps on the Apple or Google Play store. Thunkable Ratings: ⭐4.3 of 5 reviews (Capterra) ⭐4.4 of 38 reviews (G2) Pricing: Free tier Starter: $15 /month Pro: $45 /month Description: Thunkable is one of the contenders in this category for a good reason. It gives you the full “no code experience” to build apps for Android, iOS, and web apps. Instead of using predefined templates, it has prebuilt components that simplify the process, and it also has many integrations with tools you’re already using like Airtable, Cloudflare, or Firebase. Thunkable also has categories of frequently built apps, whether it’s startups, traditional education, IoT, or agencies. And lastly, it has many tutorials and learning resources. Plus, a growing creator community with different use cases and success stories. Conclusion Congrats for making it all the way here. You now have an overview of the different no code builders you can use for making a website or a mobile app. Next steps are to pick one of those in each category and set aside some time to try them out and see how they work. Depending on your use case, you can choose one to get started quickly and later on try another that gives more control and flexibility. Remember, you don’t need anything fancy to get started. Most ideas are not worth the time anyway, and the sooner you can build something to put it out in the market, the sooner you’ll arrive at a winner that is worth spending more time and money on. Thanks a lot for reading and catch you next time. Don’t forget to so you don’t miss future articles. subscribe to me on HackerNoon

Using No-Code SaaS Builders To Make Your New Product

Building a tech product or sounds exciting. For many, building stuff with cool tech is already quite fun. Add to it the fact that you can start making good money with it and now it becomes even more exciting! SaaS It’s one of many ways to create leverage on the internet and have a new income stream. However, in the real world, things aren’t as easy as they look. And the road to success, with a software product, is long and filled with pitfalls and landmines. There are no ways to guarantee success in this area, but there are several that will guarantee the failure of your product. If you want to know what those are so you can avoid them, read on. Content Overview Mistake 1: Not validating the problem before building the solution. Mistake 2: Not investing in marketing or customer acquisition. Mistake 3: Not having a proper pricing strategy. Mistake 4: Lacking enough differentiation from competitors. Mistake 5: Not building a community or network around the product. Mistake 1: Not validating the problem before building the solution This is by far the most common mistake of all. And we’ve all been guilty of this one way or the other. It’s too easy to get excited with ideas and think “Oh, this is brilliant. I’m going to make so much $$$ with this idea!” And then, you spend months on end coming up with something that doesn’t solve any real problem - no one wants it, and no one pays for it. I’ll take it one step further. The concepts of  “idea validation” and “product-market fit” are super popular in Startuplandia. But, they’re quite backward. They end up being the main pitfall or roadblock in the way for most indie builders, founders, and creators out there. It’s far better, and more useful, to focus on one problem and then come up with ways to solve it. And this works when those problems come from the specific audience that you want to serve. Once you have identified the audience and the specific problems that align with your knowledge, skills, and interests... that’s a different story. You’re no longer creating products and then going out and trying to convince people to use them. You’re now in the “solving problems” stage instead. You can only stay in business once you have built something that’s valuable, solves a specific problem (or problems) and you have people that are using it/paying for it. Anything else is just a cool hobby to have. Mistake 2: Not investing in marketing or customer acquisition When I say “investing” I not only mean the monetary aspect. It also involves time and effort. It’s much more fun to work on the product and build new features than to do any sort of marketing. Marketing and the like is boring and somehow feels “icky”. But it is a vital part of the success of every project. And even though this seems like common advice, you’d be surprised at how uncommon it is. Marketing is another way of saying, “getting your product in public and having people know what it is about”. You can have the most groundbreaking product, built the best way possible and it will flop if it has little to no customers. And you can see someone else having a mediocre product with one or two features that’s selling like gangbusters because it has different channels where people find out about it daily. The common adage “if you build it, they will come” couldn’t be much further from the truth. Especially nowadays when there’s too much out there and not enough time to see it all. You need to have one main way of doing marketing and getting potential customers to check out and use your product. Otherwise, you’ll be putting a lot of time and effort into something that’s not going to get discovered by itself. Mistake 3: Not having a proper pricing strategy This is a crucial mistake because sales are the lifeblood of any product. And if you don’t have a proper pricing strategy in place, you can fall into one of two scenarios: a) An underpriced product with many customers that demand more than they’re paying plus being a general pain in the butt. Or, b)  An overpriced product that can be very useful and high-quality but with little to no customers. Both of those are not good scenarios to be in. Proper pricing is both an art and a science. There’s a whole psychology behind it and depending on the price, people can perceive it as high or low value. In the first stages you don’t need to overcomplicate it. You can follow some guidelines to get you started and then tweak the pricing along the way with feedback from customers. The most common approach is to set a monthly recurring price for your SaaS that is between $10 and $30 dollars. If it’s lower than $10 it would look “cheap” and not very valuable. On the other hand, if it’s higher than $40, it’ll look expensive and would deter many “would be” customers. That’s why it’s important to have a pricing strategy that is not “set and done” but instead takes into account factors like: The problem it solves. The perceived value of the product. The market it is in. The price of the competitors. If it’s better recurring or a one-time charge. With a good pricing strategy in place, you’ll be able to provide value to the customers and be able to keep supporting the product for the foreseeable future. Mistake 4: Lacking enough differentiation from competitors This mistake is particularly common when there’s a new technology or a new trend in vogue (For instance, AI right now). When there is a big opportunity, many people jump to capitalize on it without thinking about the other players in the space. The result is several “clones” of a product with very little difference in the features offered. The only real difference becomes which one is more popular and is getting the most traction. But, it is not enough to have more buzz than others, for a product to be successful. One of the best ways to overcome this mistake and differentiate from others is to pick a particular niche and a specific problem to solve while ignoring other alternatives. Instead of trying to be a “can do it all” type of product. With this type of approach, you have a clearer roadmap of how to improve and grow the product. And it’s easier to convey the product’s value to potential customers. Others can see what the product excels at and if it will work for them or not. Also, carving a space in the market does wonders for the product’s positioning and the word-of-mouth marketing it will enjoy. It’s easier for people to know that if they want to solve ‘X’ problem, they should go to product ‘Y’ that does it best. Instead of wasting time with other alternatives. Mistake 5: Not building a community or network around the product This mistake is a very underrated one. But I’ve seen it time and time again to be a defining aspect of the success of a product. More so now than before. At first, it doesn’t sound like a big deal. Like if it’s just one of those “nice to haves” but not something to pay much attention to. But you’d be foolish to ignore it completely. If there were anything close to a “success hack”, this would be it. Creating a community around the product, especially in the early stages, is a smart marketing move for several reasons: You get closer to your target audience and can see/hear their pain points & wishes. You don’t need to create elaborate user avatars, just ask the audience. You can iterate and improve the product based on user feedback. You can incentivize them to do most of the marketing for you and have a group of ambassadors. You can test your assumptions in a “real life” scenario and even pivot entirely if necessary. And many more. (Bonus points if you build and improve the product “in public” while involving potential customers.) There’s also the opportunity to create further products and services based on the needs of the audience you have built. If you want to know more about this “audience-first” approach, check out the work of . Arvid Kahl Conclusion So, whether you’re an aspiring builder, an experienced founder, or a serial indie-hacker, it’s important that you are aware of these five common mistakes and that you avoid them whenever you can. There are, of course, other mistakes one can make in this building journey. But by avoiding the previously mentioned ones, you have a much better chance of building a successful product that will solve people’s needs and stand the test of time. Armed with this knowledge, not only can you be better prepared for the ongoing journey but you can also help out your indie friends with their respective projects so they can also avoid costly trial and error. Do you know, or have you seen any other important mistakes? Please let me know in the comments below! Thanks for reading so far. Consider and staying tuned for future articles. following me here on Hackernoon The lead image for this article was generated by HackerNoon's AI Image Generator via the prompt " " A split image with one half showing a builder working on their project, and the other half showing a struggling one.

5 Biggest Mistakes Indie Builders Make And How To Avoid Them

Venture builders, organizations that create and scale startups from scratch, are wielding a growing influence in the Spanish startup ecosystem. Just a decade since the launch of the first Spanish venture builder, the number of similar vehicles in the country has . swelled to over 30 Unlike traditional venture capital firms or accelerators, which typically invest in and support already established startups, venture builders take a more active role in the development of new companies, coming up with business ideas in-house and using their own resources to bring them to the market. These entities have teams dedicated to identifying market opportunities, developing business models, and recruiting talent. Overall, their objective is to provide all the necessary resources and support to launch and grow the company. In return, they typically take a significant equity stake compared to other models. venture capital The era of the startup factories The of the Spanish startup ecosystem in recent years, as well as the nation’s tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship, has created fertile ground for venture builders. rapid growth These so-called “startup factories” have played a key role in creating and scaling some of Spain’s most successful startups, including Wallapop (which recently closed ) and Glovo. an €81M funding round Outside of Spain, venture builders have helped launch companies like Medium and Venmo. “Our goal is to build sustainable and scalable companies that take into account market trends and take advantage of the great opportunities offered by technology and innovation,” says Christian Rodríguez Fornós, CEO & Chairman at Mutter Ventures, a Spanish venture builder which has helped create startups such as Byhours, Northweek, Hawkers, and UrbanSecrets. The firm’s business model is based on attracting investment for the development of in-house projects. It distributes its own funding and resources according to the needs and development stage of each of its portfolio companies. According to Rodríguez Fornós, some of the biggest hurdles contributing to the failure of startups (inadequate teams, running out of capital, and incorrect market analysis) can be overcome with the support of venture builders, which provide all the necessary elements to help young companies thrive. “All our startups are led by professionals who are experts in the sector corresponding to each project,” Rodríguez Fornós points out. “In terms of structure, each one has a CEO and its own team that expands according to the stage of the company and taking into account the operational needs of the business.” The startup-as-a-service model With in-house experts dedicated to staying on top of market trends, emerging technologies, consumer habits, and regulatory changes, venture builders are well-positioned to identify lucrative opportunities, navigate evolving landscapes, and shape the future of industries. By leveraging their expertise and adaptability, they can proactively innovate and drive transformative change in the market. Corporate Lab, a Spanish venture builder backed by the VIKO Group whose portfolio companies include Okify and Equipzilla, works closely with large corporations looking to diversify their capital or business, offering them a “startup-as-a-service” model. “It is normal for corporations to expand their frontiers through startups. Some do so as venture clients: they contract a specific service or product from a startup. However, more and more companies are opting for other innovation models such as the creation of startups,” explains Brais Comesaña, Head of New Ventures at Corporate Lab. “Unlike the venture client, the result will be within its own business network and will become part of that group, instead of just hiring a service. This makes the process much more secure, as they benefit not only from the capital, but also from all the competitive advantages of having a large company as a parent company,” he adds. Corporate Lab helps companies explore new business models by following a two-step process. “First, we investigate an idea, possible competitors, potential users, and the market. From there, we get down to the nitty-gritty: we talk to all the parties that could potentially be part of what we are building, “ Comesaña says. “Additionally, the companies we work with benefit from being a part of the VIKO Group, which grants them access to specific resources and services that may be required in the future.” As the Spanish startup ecosystem continues to thrive, venture builders will remain a crucial alternative to traditional venture capital models, revolutionizing the way startups are created, nurtured, and scaled. By offering a blend of expertise, support, and risk reduction, they empower entrepreneurs and corporations alike to explore new horizons, foster innovation, and drive the growth of groundbreaking ventures. This article was originally published by Siobhan Parnell on . Novobrief

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No-code and low-code mobile application builders are not new, and they confidently occupy their niche. However, they are not a panacea, as they are not suitable for all businesses. For example, you cannot use such services if you need an application to manage IoT devices. However, we in the 2Smart team appreciate the potential of the no-code mobile app builders' idea and therefore decided to make this tool one of the key features of our platform. Let's talk about the advantages and disadvantages of no-code app development for the IoT industry, the problems of implementing such a solution, and also consider a real example of a no-code app builder for IoT. What is no-code and low-code application development in the IoT If you are interested in mobile application development, you are well aware of low-code and no-code mobile app development services. Mobile application builders in the decade of 2010s with its rapid development of smartphones and operating systems for them. Instead of the long, complex, and expensive development of new applications, businesses were able to create a simple app to communicate with their customers on their own, with a minimum of time and money wasted. appeared Builders make it possible to use ready-made templates or components (building blocks) to customize the application design. The possible functionality depends on the specific service platform for no-code development and the chosen tariff plan. Today, a business can add the following features to an application created using a builder: in-app purchases, creation of loyalty cards, connection of databases, uploading additional content, social media integration, built-in chats much more. However, it is clear that even a decade after the first application builders appeared, such services are not a panacea for all business categories. There are natural and reasonable restrictions. We are talking about one of them now - the Internet of Things. If you are running an IoT business, a standard application builder will not be of any use to you. Yes, you can use it to create a catalog of your products, an electronic store for ordering devices, or a map of your offline stores. But you will not be able to integrate the functionality of remote device management into the application. However, this is a must-have feature for the Internet of Things - for consumer IoT devices, for sure. Why is integrating smart device control into a highly generic solution impossible? The main reason is the . To control a smart device and receive telemetry from its sensors, a mobile application must be connected to the same server as the device itself. A cloud broker must be deployed on the server (most often, it is an broker) that communicates between the device and the application. architecture of the Internet of Things MQTT In addition, do not forget about the strict security standards that must be observed at all stages of the connection and operation of an IoT device. In theory, we can imagine that some IoT platform will allow a no-code app development service to connect to its broker, but in practice, this is unlikely. But there is some good news. No-coding app development in the IoT universe is possible and exists. No-code app builder for IoT can be a feature of the Internet of Things platform itself, in which case all the puzzle pieces come together in one solution. In particular, our team used the idea of application builders when developing the 2Smart Cloud IoT platform. We'll show you how it works below, but first, let's look at the pros and cons of builders. Custom development vs. builders When choosing between custom development and no-code or low-code builders to create a mobile application for your business, you seem to see a pharmacy scale in front of you, where the advantage of one option is the disadvantage of the other and vice versa. You should put the benefits of both options on different sides of the scale and see which outweighs for you. Benefits of custom development The main advantage of custom development is that you are not limited in the choice of application functionality and options for customizing its design. No matter what industry your business is in, choosing this option will give you an application that is unlike any of your competitors. And if you bring in a powerful team of IT managers, UX/UI designers, developers, and testers, you can create an application that will allow you to stand out and take a leading role in the market. Alas, this option has drawbacks. And if you describe them in one word, it will be the word unavailability. For many companies, especially startups, this option is out of reach for simple reasons. They don't have enough time and money to order a custom development. Custom development takes at least a few months and sometimes takes years. The minimum budget is calculated in thousands of dollars, easily moving into the category of tens of thousands. If no investor behind you is ready to pay these costs, you can forget about the idea of custom development. Benefits of no-coding app development As you already understand, the advantages of no-code mobile app development lie in the area of what is the disadvantage of custom development. And vice versa. Yes, you are unlikely to get the world's best mobile application for your business using a builder. Your app will definitely not be unique - your competitors will have something similar. However, you can get an application for your business quickly and inexpensively. The initial setup of the app's interface can take a maximum of one or two hours. Did you not like something in the resulting version? Spend another hour or two making edits. With the most scrupulous approach, a perfectionist will achieve the ideal in a week or a decade. At the same time, the costs are also low, and sometimes they are absent. If we are talking about universal services, they work on a subscription model. You can use your customized app for $30-$50 per month, although there are also free plans. If we talk about builder as a feature of the IoT app development platform, its use can always be free. For example, in 2Smart Cloud, we tie tariffs only to the number of connected vendor devices. If you use the platform for your experiments and have connected no more than 20 devices, all functionality costs $0 for you. By deciding to create an app with no coding, you also take the hassle out of maintaining it. Support of the technical infrastructure and development of the application remain the tasks of the platform that offered you the . IoT mobile application builder with no code No-code app development for IoT: how it works in 2Smart In the early stages of developing the IoT platform concept, our team decided that one of its key features should be the ability for vendors to develop smart products without coding. IoT enthusiasts and startups on a tight budget deserve to have access to professional tools, one of which is the IoT app builder tool. For no-code device firmware development, 2Smart Cloud vendors can use the platform's bridge that transforms the configuration into commands understandable to the MQTT broker as one of the options. ESPHome As for creating a mobile application for the remote management of smart devices, this stage is perhaps the easiest on the whole path that a 2Smart Cloud platform vendor needs to go through to create an IoT product. The IoT custom app builder is part of the web application, which the vendor uses at all stages of developing and maintaining an IoT product. The ability to customize the application design through the browser is activated immediately after the vendor has installed the test firmware on the device and it has successfully connected to the platform's MQTT broker. Having received data about the sensors in the device, the platform generates an application interface where each sensor is assigned its widget. Depending on the sensor type, widgets are used to control or monitor the device. Of course, we do not advise you to be satisfied with the automatically generated layout, but we recommend exploring our widget library and trying different options. You can select different mobile app widgets for the same device sensor. Some 2Smart Cloud widgets do not have any functionality but act as aggregators for other widgets. You can use them to arrange widgets for device control and monitoring conveniently for the end user. To reposition widgets with IoT mobile application builder, use drag and drop. After customizing the app's interface, you only have to save its layout and publish your product. End users will be able to manage their devices using the ready-made 2Smart Cloud mobile app, which is available in the AppStore and Google Play. Our example shows that no-code and low-code application development is an idea that can be developed even in such non-traditional areas as the Internet of Things. This makes entering the IoT market an affordable option for even the smallest business with little start-up capital. It is enough to have the idea of an IoT product and the skills to bring it to life. Available but powerful tools for this are ready to offer today's IoT platforms. You don't need a device prototype to try no-coding app development. You can register and create a virtual device to test the basic mechanics of the platform using the welcome wizard. Join us now!

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