The Non-Technical Founder: How a 16-Year Old Built a Six Figure Software Company Without Writing any Code

by Josh MacDonald

Everyone has an idea that they think is the next big thing. The problem is, it's probably an app or software idea and most people probably don't know how to code and their record for managing programmers is little to none. Even if they do know how to code, they're not quite sure how to get their first one thousand customers. The Non-Technical Founder walks readers through the stages of validating whether their next big thing is good, bringing the idea to life, and getting those first customers.

Genres: Business, Technology

224 pages, Paperback

Published July 3, 2018

About the author

Josh MacDonald is an internet entrepreneur best known for his marketing software.

Reviews

[Elisabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

If only we were like this sixteen-year-old who built a six-figure software (and he didn't write code)
He started by making a gaming forum, which personally, what a creative idea.

The author kept the writing style, easy and straightforward to read. The way the book was laid out was a great help, especially when you don't like tight and condensed reads.

He had a great subject all on Free Versions (again wonderful layout and told user-informative stories

"Free and trial versions open your software up to a larger audience, which has the potential to help or harm your brand." This quote came with it, and as a business owner, I couldn't agree more.

Wonderful job!

[Awab AlShwaikh · Rating 2 out of 5]

الكتاب عبارة عن كتيب إرشادي لرواد الأعمال الذين قطعوا شوطا طويلا في مشاريعهم التجارية -التقنية منها حصرا-، حيث يقدم لهم الكثير من النصائح والتوجيهات العملية التي تساعد في تصحيح المسار أو رفع الكفاءة أو الانتقال إلى مراحل أخرى.

الكتاب غير موجه لغير أصحاب المشاريع التقنية، كما أنه لا يخدم أولئك الذين ما زالوا في البدايات، كما أن الترجمة لم تراعي المصطلحات الإنجليزية المتعارف عليها، وأصرت على ترجمتها بطريقة تجعلها أشبه بالطلاسم، فالمصطلحات العلمية والتقنية لا تترجم وإنما تذكر كما هي، خصوصا مع كتاب عملي غير أدبي.

كنت أتوقع أن اقرأ قصص لتجارب شخصية عملية، فوجدت نفسي أمام اقتباسات متكررة لنفس الأشخاص وبشكل عشوائي.

إذا كنت رائد أعمال ولك مشروعك التقني، فالكتاب نافع ومفيد،، أما ما عدا ذلك فلا.

[karineyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn’t expect to learn so much from a book like this, and by ‘this’ I refer to the technical aspect of the content, but it is very easy to understand. The language is professional yet simple and friendly. Most of the time, Josh’s warnings and tips feel as though I am getting advice from a successful and well-meaning friend. The steps to create and sell software are explained in detail, and multiple options are offered, which gives the reader a better understanding of the process, as well as a broader set of paths to follow. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in being an entrepreneur.

[Abdulrahman RajulAlkahf · Rating 3 out of 5]

“في عالم يُهيمن عليه المبرمجون والمطورون، يأتي جوش ماكدونالد ليقول لك: يمكنك أن تؤسس مشروعك التقني، حتى لو لم تكن تكتب سطرًا من الكود.”

هذا الكتاب ليس مجرد دليل إرشادي تقليدي، بل هو خريطة عملية تساعد غير المتخصصين تقنيًا على دخول عالم ريادة الأعمال التقنية بثقة.
من واقع تجربته الشخصية، يُرشدك ماكدونالد إلى كيفية بناء منتجات رقمية، وتوظيف المطورين، وإدارة المشاريع التقنية دون الحاجة إلى أن تكون مهندسًا.

[Dave Wemmel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly motivational book. The author explains his journey of entering the software world and the obstacles that included, then he went through his blueprint you can follow. He also interviewed 24 experts, which added a lot of value. Highly recommends it.

[Nupur Hukmani · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gave me so much inspiration to achieve goal of my life

[Kamruzzmanovi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice Book ...
I want to read it .
Thank You!

[Ledion Shkurti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesing subject! Gload to find this book.

[Ali Yilmaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

i like this book, it was great to read it, thanks to Josh MacDonald

[Utkarsh Sinha]

A complete guide to software development

This book is a comprehensive guide for development of a software from scratch with every knowledge that is required from initial idea to development and further to marketing. this book gives a lot of details on dos and don'ts and the actual requirements to develop any software. a must read for any entrepreneur.