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This video is a tutorial aimed at educating non-technical founders on how to avoid becoming dependent or "held hostage" by their developers. It provides practical steps to maintain oversight, transparency, and control over the technical side of a startup, ensuring founders retain ownership and clarity over their projects.
- Always know where your source code is stored
- Ensure you have admin access to the repository
- Confirm the repository is under your control, not just the developer’s
- Have a trusted tech advisor to bridge knowledge gaps
- Hold regular weekly (or more frequent) check-in meetings with your dev team
- Review progress, challenges, and upcoming plans
- Keep a diagram of how your software works
- Use documentation to understand dependencies and reduce reliance on a single developer