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In this episode of Incubate This!, we talk with Nereus founder and CEO Brandon Stewart about cybersecurity, its role in global modern warfare, and what you should worry about and not with regard to technology.

In this episode of Incubate This!, we talk with the founder of PuppTech, William Loopesko, about the fate of PuppTech, how it got to where it is, and the lessons we all learned on the 6 year PuppTech journey. If you're building a startup with an IoT device or hardware component, you won't want to miss this.

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show. This week we are exploring the ins and outs of QA. Quality assurance, quality testing, quality engineer, quality control... Whatever you call it, your software needs it!

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show. Whether you are brand new to the tech startup world, or you've been doing this for a while, if you aren't a technical person, you MUST have one. Find out why on today's episode.

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show. Whether you are brand new to the tech startup world, or you've been doing this for a while, if you aren't a technical person, you MUST have one. Find out why on today's episode.

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show. At the beginning of November, Crunchbase released their findings on a postmortem of 101 startups that failed in 2018. The number 1 reason (at a staggering 42%) might surprise you... Because it's completely preventable!

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show. At the beginning of November, Crunchbase released their findings on a postmortem of 101 startups that failed in 2018. The number 1 reason (at a staggering 42%) might surprise you... Because it's completely preventable!

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!... In the red corner today are the employees, weighing in at salary, bonuses and benefits, and with all the fighting power of your company brand. In the blue corner are the contractors, weighing in much lighter in some ways, but with more autonomy, by definition. Is it a heavy-weight fight-to-the-death decision? FInd out on today's episode! Let's get ready to hiiiiirrrrrrrrre!

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!... In the red corner today are the employees, weighing in at salary, bonuses and benefits, and with all the fighting power of your company brand. In the blue corner are the contractors, weighing in much lighter in some ways, but with more autonomy, by definition. Is it a heavy-weight fight-to-the-death decision? FInd out on today's episode! Let's get ready to hiiiiirrrrrrrrre!

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show. Today we are discussing the state of healthcare, and positing whether the push for technological advancement in healthcare record-keeping has been beneficial or has wrecked provider-patient relationships.

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show. Today we are discussing the state of healthcare, and positing whether the push for technological advancement in healthcare record-keeping has been beneficial or has wrecked provider-patient relationships.

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show, where we talk about our own experience building our startup. We work with a lot of entrepreneurs, and a lot of them are brand new to starting and running a business. It's easy for them to forget that Raika's founders are entrepreneurs too! In this episode, we're talking about our journey (so far) in building a business that builds businesses... The ups, the downs, and how we navigate it all, is exactly why we are passionate about working with other budding startup-pers!

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show, where we talk about our own experience building our startup. We work with a lot of entrepreneurs, and a lot of them are brand new to starting and running a business. It's easy for them to forget that Raika's founders are entrepreneurs too! In this episode, we're talking about our journey (so far) in building a business that builds businesses... The ups, the downs, and how we navigate it all, is exactly why we are passionate about working with other budding startup-pers!

As Chief Information Security Officer of a major multi-national corporation, Sam has a wealth of insight and knowledge on all things security. In this episode, we find out how Sam protects himself, the biggest security holes that exist today (some of these might shock you!), and how you can protect yourself and your business from the most common security breaches.

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show, featuring our very special guest Sam Masiello, CISO of Gates. As Chief Information Security Officer of a major multi-national corporation, Sam has a wealth of insight and knowledge on all things security. In this episode, we find out how Sam protects himself, the biggest security holes that exist today (some of these might shock you!), and how you can protect yourself and your business from the most common security breaches.

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, where we are talking about work culture. Work culture is a high-trending topic at the moment, and we are exploring what it really means. Is work culture encompassed by policies such as unlimited PTO and work-from-home? Or is this an attempt to address a larger concern from a smaller level...

Work culture is a high-trending topic at the moment, and we are exploring what it really means. Is work culture encompassed by policies such as unlimited PTO and work-from-home? Or is this an attempt to address a larger concern from a smaller level...

If you haven't seen the Netflix original movie "The Great Hack", you should watch it. It reveals the questionable practices of a company called Cabridge Analytica in effectively stealing and using unsuspecting Facebook users' data to manipulate their choices in political elections. In this episode, we talk about the movie and the potential ramifications of the lack of international law with regard to how our data can be (and is being) used against us.

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show. If you haven't seen the Netflix original movie "The Great Hack", you should watch it. It reveals the questionable practices of a company called Cambridge Analytica in effectively stealing and using unsuspecting Facebook users' data to manipulate their choices in political elections. In this episode, we talk about the movie and the potential ramifications of the lack of international law with regard to how our data can be (and is being) used against us.

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, where we are on the hunt for that elusive, mythical creature that has the Interwebs in an uproar: the unicorn. In the business world, a "unicorn" company is defined as a privately-held (i.e. not traded on a public exchange like DOW, NASDAQ, etc) company worth over $1 billion (that's BILLION, with a B). In this episode we talk about what that means, how that's possible, and what we view as the true "unicorn".

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, where we are on the hunt for that elusive, mythical creature that has the Interwebs in an uproar: the unicorn. In the business world, a "unicorn" company is defined as a privately-held (i.e. not traded on a public exchange like DOW, NASDAQ, etc) company worth over $1 billion (that's BILLION, with a B). In this episode we talk about what that means, how that's possible, and what we view as the true "unicorn".

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show. Women in technology is a hot topic today. Whether we are debating the relatively low numbers of women in technology roles (as compared to the larger workforce) or talking about why women don't gravitate to the technology fields as much as we think they should, there's a lot of debate and not a lot of understanding about why things are the way they are. In this episode, we explore our views and experiences as and with women in tech in an effort to understand our own views and offer advice to those who might be struggling to find their place in the field.

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show. Women in technology is a hot topic today. Whether we are debating the relatively low numbers of women in technology roles (as compared to the larger workforce) or talking about why women don't gravitate to the technology fields as much as we think they should, there's a lot of debate and not a lot of understanding about why things are the way they are. In this episode, we explore our views and experiences as and with women in tech in an effort to understand our own views and offer advice to those who might be struggling to find their place in the field.

GotAnAppIdea is proud to present this episode of Incubate This! Attorneys are a necessary evil when you do business in the United States (and around the world), but how do you know when you need one? What kinds of things do they do, and how much does it really cost? Are there ways to get legal advice cheaper? This week we explore the ins and outs of legal support when building your startup.

GotAnAppIdea is proud to present this episode of Incubate This! Attorneys. They are a necessary evil when you do business in the United States (and around the world), but how do you know when you need one? What kinds of things do they do, and how much does it really cost? Are there ways to get legal advice cheaper? This week we explore the ins and outs of legal support when building your startup.

In this series, we will spend a little individual time with each member of the Raika Technologies team to learn more about who is behind the startup magic. Today, we are talking to Cynthia Del'Aria, CEO and Co-Founder. Cynthia started her programming journey very early, as well as her foray into business. Find out more about Cynthia at: https://www.raikatech.com/cynthia

In this series, we will spend a little individual time with each member of the Raika Technologies team to learn more about who is behind the startup magic. Today, we are talking to Cynthia Del'Aria, CEO and Co-Founder. Cynthia started her programming journey very early, as well as her foray into business. Find out more about Cynthia at: https://www.raikatech.com/cynthia

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show. Everyone like money. Duckets. Moolah. Do-re-mi. So how do you turn your web or mobile app project and monetize to rake in the coinage? This week we are exploring the various monetization options, discussing pros, cons and our opinions. Cha-ching!

Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show. Everyone like money. Duckets. Moolah. Do-re-mi. So how do you turn your web or mobile app project and monetize to rake in the coinage? This week we are exploring the various monetization options, discussing pros, cons and our opinions. Cha-ching!

GotAnAppIdea is proud to present this episode of Incubate This! We've all heard of angel investors, and probably venture capital. But what are those things really? How do you know if you're ready for funding? What are some of the common types of investment vehicles that allow other people to invest in your company? How do you find angel or venture capital if you are ready? This week we explore the investment funding quagmire and help provide clarity on the who, what, where, when and how of getting money into your business.

GotAnAppIdea is proud to present this episode of Incubate This! We've all heard of angel investors, and probably venture capital. But what are those things really? How do you know if you're ready for funding? What are some of the common types of investment vehicles that allow other people to invest in your company? How do you find angel or venture capital if you are ready? This week we explore the investment funding quagmire and help provide clarity on the who, what, where, when and how of getting money into your business.

In this series, we will spend a little individual time with each member of the Raika Technologies team to learn more about who is behind the startup magic. Today, we are talking to Darrell Brogdon, CIO and Co-Founder. Darrell is a DevOps wizard (of the Harry Pottery variety) and has mastery with all things responsive mobile. Plus, if you can't figure out why something is the way it is, he almost ALWAYS can. Find out more about Darrell at: https://www.raikatech.com/darrell

In this series, we will spend a little individual time with each member of the Raika Technologies team to learn more about who is behind the startup magic. Today, we are talking to Darrell Brogdon, CIO and Co-Founder. Darrell is a DevOps wizard (of the Harry Pottery variety) and has mastery with all things responsive mobile. Plus, if you can't figure out why something is the way it is, he almost ALWAYS can. Find out more about Darrell at: https://www.raikatech.com/darrell

GotAnAppIdea is proud to present this episode of Incubate This! How does estimation in software really work? Is there a fancy, formal, reliable way that developers determine scope, timeline and budget? Today we explore the realities of estimating technology projects, and talk about what you can do to prepare yourself for diving into a project!

GotAnAppIdea is proud to present this episode of Incubate This! How does estimation in software really work? Is there a fancy, formal, reliable way that developers determine scope, timeline and budget? Today we explore the realities of estimating technology projects, and talk about what you can do to prepare yourself for diving into a project!

GotAnAppIdea is proud to present this episode of Incubate This! Why prototyping? What is the point of building an app that looks like it has the functionality I need but doesn't actually save any data? Today we are talking about how functional prototypes can save you time and money on the journey to building a successful startup.

GotAnAppIdea is proud to present this episode of Incubate This! Why prototyping? What is the point of building an app that looks like it has the functionality I need but doesn't actually save any data? Today we are talking about how functional prototypes can save you time and money on the journey to building a successful startup.

In this series, we will spend a little individual time with each member of the Raika Technologies team to learn more about who is behind the startup magic. Today, we are talking to Grant Parks, CTO and Co-Founder. Grant is an integral contributor, both via his extensive technical acumen and his wonderfully witty sense of humor! Find out more about Grant at: https://www.raikatech.com/grant

In this series, we will spend a little individual time with each member of the Raika Technologies team to learn more about who is behind the startup magic. Today, we are talking to Grant Parks, CTO and Co-Founder. Grant is an integral contributor, both via his extensive technical acumen and his wonderfully witty sense of humor! Find out more about Grant at: https://www.raikatech.com/grant

This week on Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show, Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea.com talk about the benefits of advanced education and postulates how much a formal degree matters to be a successful Software Developer.

This week on Incubate This!, we're partnering up with The Raika Show to talk about IoT: Internet of Things. Ahh, the Internet of Things… Smart thermostats, smart lights, smart door locks. The world is now just plain SMARTER because of these tiny little robots we've entrusted to care for the mundane logistics in our lives. Are they really trustworthy? What is IoT, how was the spec invented, and what were the creators thinking anyway? Listen as GotAnAppIdea.com and Raika Technologies join forces to find out how these little gadgets impact our everyday lives.

Ahh, the Internet of Things… Smart thermostats, smart lights, smart door locks. The world is now just plain SMARTER because of these tiny little robots we’ve entrusted to care for the mundane logistics in our lives. Are they really trustworthy? What is IoT, how was the spec invented, and what were the creators thinking anyway? This week GotAnAppIdea.com and Raika Technologies join forces to find out how these little gadgets impact our everyday lives.

Incubate This! is proud to present the next episode of our podcast all about the business of building a startup. This week we're talking about the development process. If you've never been part of a software or app development project, then you might not know all of the pieces and parts that are involved. When do you need a graphic designer? What is user experience (or UX)? How long does it really take? We dispel some myths and explore the process, with hosts Cynthia Del'Aria, Grant Parks and Darrell Brogdon of Raika Technologies. Also check out our write-up about the development process on the Incubate This! blog.

This week we're talking about the development process. If you've never been part of a software or app development project, then you might not know all of the pieces and parts that are involved. When do you need a graphic designer? What is user experience (or UX)? How long does it really take? We dispel some myths and explore the process, with hosts Cynthia Del'Aria, Grant Parks and Darrell Brogdon of Raika Technologies.

Incubate This! is proud to present the first episode of our podcast all about the business of building a startup. The gap that exists between "I have an idea!" and "I need funding" is ENORMOUS. This week we are exploring the gap with help from our client and friend William Loopesko, CEO of PuppTech, and discussing the process of building a new startup and what it really takes to get to success. Find all of our podcast, blog and video content at Incubate This!

The gap that exists between "I have an idea!" and "I need funding" is ENORMOUS. This week we are exploring the gap with help from our client and friend William Loopesko, CEO of PuppTech, and discussing the process of building a new startup and what it really takes to get to success.

This week on Incubate This!, in podcast partnership with The Raika Show, Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea.com talk about the benefits of advanced education and postulates how much a formal degree matters to be a successful Software Developer.