Dev Centre House Ireland

  • What Startup Founders Must Know from an ex-IBMer CTO

    In today’s fast-paced startup ecosystem, technical leadership can be the make-or-break factor. With product cycles shrinking and expectations rising, having a CTO who knows how to build under pressure is a competitive advantage. That’s why the insights shared in the video “As a CTO & ex-IBMer, I’ve Built 70+ Apps – Here’s What Founders Must…

  • The Harsh Reality of Hiring Developers: What Founders and CTOs Must Understand

    Hiring developers isn’t just difficult it’s one of the most underestimated challenges founders face. In the video, the speaker shares a no-fluff perspective on what it really takes to hire well, especially in the software development world. This blog takes those raw insights and distils them into practical, high-impact advice for founders, CTOs, and early-stage…

  • 3 Proven Advice for Founders to Drive Real Business Growth

    In a business landscape where noise often outweighs value, knowing what truly drives revenue is what separates growing startups from those that plateau. In the video, Twana and Babar both seasoned founders unpack three grounded, experience-based sales tips that consistently create results. Their insights aren’t theoretical. They’re shaped by years of selling, building, and growing…

  • Running Meetings with a Builder Mindset: A Founder’s Approach

    In the fast-paced world of startups and product development, meetings can either drive progress or drain energy. For founders and CTOs, every minute counts and how meetings are structured plays a critical role in momentum. The concept of a “builder mindset” brings a fresh approach: one that centres around ownership, clarity, and forward motion. In…

  • Founder Productivity: Structuring ToDo Lists That Actually Work

    For founders and CTOs, managing time isn’t just about crossing tasks off a list it’s about building momentum across multiple areas of the business. With daily context switching between strategy, product, team, and operations, the structure of a ToDo list becomes less about organisation and more about survival. The video “15 Years, 1 System” outlines…

  • Effective Strategies to Generate More Revenue as a Business Owner

    If you’re a business owner constantly asking how to generate more revenue, you’re not alone. Whether you’re leading a fast-moving startup or scaling a software consultancy, the challenge isn’t just about growth it’s about smart, repeatable revenue strategies. In today’s fast-paced environment, Founders and CTOs must focus on the tactics that actually move the needle.…

  • Setback to Comeback: My ACL and Meniscus Recovery as a Founder

    Facing a significant injury like ACL and meniscus surgery can feel like the ultimate setback. Yet, it’s often the foundation of a powerful comeback. Especially for a Founder, navigating recovery parallels building a resilient business. Setbacks test you, but your comeback defines you. In the video “Setback to Comeback: Recovering from ACL & Meniscus Surgery”…

  • Putting People First: A Guide for Founders and CTOs Building Winning Teams

    When so much of business success hinges on technology and metrics, it can be easy to overlook what truly drives growth: people. The importance of people at work and in business cannot be overstated whether you’re a Founder building a startup or a CTO scaling software development. In the insightful video “The Importance of People…

  • Before You Build: A Founder’s Guide to Smarter Software Features

    Every Founder knows that the path from concept to launch is a tightrope walk. But what separates those who stumble from those who soar? This blog distils essential Founder Advice grounded in real-world lessons from Dev Centre House Ireland to insights shared in the video “Founders – My Advice Before Building New Software Features“ .…