How to Find a Mobile App Developer For Your Startup Idea

Q: I have an app idea, with my target market willing to test it, but I need to create the app and I'm not a programmer. Any advice?

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[AlexanderBrown]

After seeing this, I am more than happy to find information else where and skip GaryVee videos from now on.

[brightstorage]

Please ask because they don't know. Why be rude?

[thefitnessjumpstart]

Perhaps the questions he wanted answered were, How does one select the right app developer? And what questions should you ask the developer? And what terms are suitable for creating a relationship with app developers? Meetings/NDAs etc..

To assume someone doesn't know how to "search & locate" an app developer online, is a bit dense. If someone like yourself is attempting to be a leader in the field, mentorship should be about providing insight.

The content in this video does nothing, but amuse the immature. . . But I think you know that. You've gotten our attention, but seized to capitalize on it.

Believe it or not, I would still be curious to know your answers to the questions.

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[alexc]

I think you're way too big for you boots and the advice could been a lot better than recommeding a website.

[ajx]

Developers will steal your idea if you do not make them sign an NDA... so not as easy as this guy puts it...

[HB-owwy]

I have found a developer in social media groups but I never considered meet up as an option to find local help. Another area would be fiverr and all these freelance locations but from supposedly the man on top I would expect some direction without crying about it. If he put a very informative video out there then people wouldn’t be asking as much.

[dontaskwilltell]

Well, in all technicality, Anyone can find a developer. The problem is what if your not looking for a immediate business partner but simply a prototype? And if so where can you find someone you can trust to develop your mobile app? I've already found the YouTuber who perfectly explained it I just thought I should let you know.

[lunaamore]

Although this guy used a rude approach to the answer, the question... In a way he's displaying how rude the industry is! Proving it's not easy. It's rude crude business it's all about money.

[garve]

Thanks for this mate it’s opened my eyes and made me want to do something about my idea lol

[Rulthelion]

Hahaha you don't make sense how does choosing any developer protect you from having your idea stolen, I mean let's say uber didn't exist and you just came up with the concept, signing a document with one individual doesn't prevent them from passing the ball to their friend or family member.

[EvilGenius.]

If we were able to to find them on our own when wouldn't be coming to you for help to find them! Because the information is not well known to us.
Plus most won't give out that information because they fear someone will get the drop on them before they can get their apps to market!

[mariahdavies]

Ooo developer meet up. Never thought of that! Everything I see says to outsource!

[tecnica-de-voz]

A more appropriate tittle would be: how to stupidly break your phone ( btw, I like Gary )

[Deliquescentinsight]

This comes up a lot on Quora also, where to find this and that..how to make money online (!) Good grief, the internet has been in full operation for over 20 years...pay attention!

[ScubaDiverMan]

He is not being rude, just straight forward, when you got a “million dollar” business idea you need to create a business plan, marketing, write how your app will function and create the logo as well as register the business. Once you have that browse for a developer, have an interview with him, if you want he can sign a non-disclosure agreement and move on from there

[ayerimaguilar]

What if is a good idea and they say that they want to be part of it and end up doing it then selfs

[deepjoshi]

It's 2018

Hey Gary, what are your thoughts on no code DIY app

In case, if one can't find a suitable app developer... What do you think they should use such app building tools or

[superdonx]

I just found out Gary is like Jordan from blimey called Jordan Messyages. Do we all acted the same? O.O

[birenG]

Will someone make my app? Will I give my shares in return?

[justasgalminas]

Now question is, how do you find the ideas as a developer? :D