The Tech Translator Workshop
Thursday, April 24, 2025
6:00pm to 8:00pm
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Are you an early-stage founder, growing startup, or business leader looking to gain confidence in new technologies? The Tech Translator Workshop is designed for non-technical founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders looking to build or improve software products. Whether you are in the idea stage, developing your first product, or enhancing existing software, this workshop provides essential tools and knowledge to navigate the software development process effectively.
Participants will:
- Gain a clear understanding of the software development process to avoid costly mistakes.
- Learn actionable frameworks for product roadmaps and development planning.
- Improve team communication to work effectively with developers.
- Explore real-world case studies to apply learning directly to their ventures.
- Develop a cohesive product plan to bring their vision to life.
About Paisley:
Paisley has worked with hundreds of companies, from startups to established businesses, helping them bring their software visions to life. With experience in economic development, supporting a $100M fund, and launching over 30 custom software projects, Paisley has seen firsthand how costly mistakes happen when founders don’t know what they don’t know. Combining insights from custom software development, consulting, and entrepreneurship, Paisley created this course to empower founders and non technical business leaders. By breaking down the software development process, Paisley helps participants reduce frustrations, avoid expensive missteps, and confidently lead their projects from concept to completion.
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