New Idea Machine Presents
Why Most Founders Lose $10K-$100K
The Pitfalls Founders Need to Know Before Building an APP
Spots are limited to keep the session focused, therefore Registration is Required
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 11 AM MST
Non-technical founders, startups, and SMB decision-makers
Live online session with Q&A
This session is designed to bring awareness and resources to Founders before they build an app. Your expertise, your technology, empowering you to choose wisely.
We’re covering the pitfalls:
Hiring the wrong app developer can cost far more than money.
It can cost:
This webinar exists to help you avoid those outcomes by understanding how to evaluate developers, agencies, and technical partners before committing.
This is not a technical training. You will not learn how to code.
Instead, you will learn how to:
The goal is clarity, not complexity.
What to clarify before signing anything, including experience, pricing models, minimum project sizes, and contract structures.
How strong development teams think about feature decisions, market validation, security, and long-term scalability.
What matters once development begins, including team consistency, communication, AI-assisted development, and why location and timezone still matter.
How to ensure you own your code from day one, receive properly documented and tested software, and avoid vendor lock-in as your business grows.
New Idea Machine works with founders and mission-driven organizations to plan, build, and scale custom software. Our work spans:
We built this webinar because we have seen firsthand how early decisions about development partners shape everything that follows.
This webinar is free, but registration is required.