DPProgram: Develator Partners Program
Main Features
Feature 1: Digital.
DDP projects must be Digital (Internet platforms, Apps, Big Data, Fintech, etc…):
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because these are usually less expensive to develop;
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because these are the most scalable;
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because these can be developed remotely.
Feature 2: Co-Founders.
Who would be a good fit as co-founder for our DDP projects:
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projects' co-founders shall possibly be international and from different countries (initially this might be challenging but we believe it can turn into a great competitive advantage);
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co-funders must be economically self-sufficent, and possibly work at projects during the weekend or off-office hours. This because there will be no revenues nore incomes initially, so we prefer to have startup co-founders who already have an income and are willing and free to develop the startup properly, without rush, and because they believe in the project.
Feature 3: Written Communications.
Co-founders must develop projects and communicate per written (or at least recorded messages/meetings), using tools like Slack, Trello and other ones:
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because it’s the best way to avoid misunderstandings and to have a good quality system in place;
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because it’s the best way to communicate and leave everyone able to contribute whenever possible, even during busy days;
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because it’s a great solution for international teams that work remotely and from different countries and time zones (as we want to be)
Feature 4: Lean Startup.
The projects are meant to be developed with the Lean Startup Model, usually with the following steps:
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Design Sprints
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Minimum Viable Product
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Testing and Validation
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eventual Funding and eventual Incorporation
Feature 5: AZEPS (Almost Zero Expenses Projects' Startup).
Nobody wants to put too much money for a very risky project, and only some of these projects might be finally great businesses. So our aim is to keep expenses very close to zero, possibly launch and test-out as many projects as possible. How:
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pre-incorporation agreements (the incorporation of a limited company will be done only when needed);
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working remotely, without renting office or workspaces
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using internet collaboration tools mainly free (or free for an initial period thanks to agreements with providers and suppliers);
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using co-founders or, eventually, success-fee systems, trying to involve external professionals and companies into the business.
Feature 6: London, UK, international environment.
The startups must be incorporated initially in the UK:
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because it’s most world centred place;
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because it’s well recognised by investors
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because companies regulations are quite easy and flexible;
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because we are a limited company based and registered in the UK.