For Startups in Our Programs

Do we need to have our tech inhouse?

If technology is the core of your business, having your tech team in-house is essential. If technology is primarily a tool to solve a problem, outsourcing development can be an option to extend capacity—though it comes with some risks.

There are two common scenarios:

  1. Technology is your business core. You are building a true tech company. In this case, having your tech team in-house is critical for control, speed, and quality.
  2. Technology is a means to solve a problem. If your tech supports your solution but isn’t the core product itself, you can consider outsourcing software development to extend your team’s capacity. However, outsourcing carries risks like less control and potential delays. Many startups successfully combine a small internal tech team with outsourced specialists to scale efficiently.

If you fall into the first category—building a tech-driven company—we strongly recommend keeping your tech capabilities in-house.

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