# raikatech.com > AI-optimized mirror of raikatech.com containing 49 pages totalling 24,775 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://raikatech.com/. Last updated: 2026-06-13T20:58:32.923Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [You have an idea for](/content/site-root.html) (1,585 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [The Raika Show](/content/theraikashow/index.html): The Raika Show, presented by Raika Technologies, is our team's take on current events and trending topics in technology, diving into everything from startups and SaaS to IoT and DevOps ecosystems. Or whatever seems interesting to us at the time! We offer all of our content in podcast and video form, The Raika Show, presented by Raika Technologies, is our team's take on current events and trending topics in technology, diving into everything from startups and SaaS to IoT and DevOps ecosystems. Or whatever seems interesting to us at the time! We offer all of our content in podcast and video formats. (1,403 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: What's the TRUE Startup Unicorn?](/content/theraikashow/2019/8/6/the-startup-therapy-couch-whats-the-true-startup-unicorn.html): I'm sure you've read the same types of stories I have: Startup ABC raises hundreds of millions in venture capital and is called a "unicorn", successful beyond the wildest dreams of the original founders. And in order to be called successful, these unicorns must have profit, right?, I'm sure you've read the same types of stories I have: Startup ABC raises hundreds of millions in venture capital and is called a "unicorn", successful beyond the wildest dreams of the original founders. And in order to be called successful, these unicorns must have profit, right? (380 words) - [Push Notification Abuse: Are you guilty?](/content/theraikashow/2019/10/30/push-notification-abuse-are-you-guilty/index.html): We know how much you love to engage with your customers by reminding them you’re there. But does it go beyond friendly communication to just plain e-stalking?, We know how much you love to engage with your customers by reminding them you’re there. But does it go beyond friendly communication to just plain e-stalking? (828 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Other People's Money](/content/theraikashow/2019/9/3/the-startup-therapy-couch-other-peoples-money/index.html): Are you ready for investors, or is there more you could (and should) be doing on your own dime to forward your startup?, Are you ready for investors, or is there more you could (and should) be doing on your own dime to forward your startup? (330 words) - [Video Podcast: It's All in the Family (Business)](/content/theraikashow/2019/10/21/video-podcast-its-all-in-the-family-business/index.html): We work with a lot of entrepreneurs, many of whom have never built a business before. Today we share our experience building our business… that builds other businesses!, We work with a lot of entrepreneurs, many of whom have never built a business before. Today we share our experience building our business… that builds other businesses! (277 words) - [The Tech Therapy Couch: "Fail fast, fail often." WTF?](/content/theraikashow/2019/7/23/the-tech-therapy-couch-fail-fast-fail-often-wtf/index.html): In tech, you will many times hear the phrase "Fail fast. Fail often." WHAT?? I don't WANT to FAIL, I want to succeed!!, In tech, you will many times hear the phrase "Fail fast. Fail often." WHAT?? I don't WANT to FAIL, I want to succeed!! (266 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Reason 7 of 7 your startup is failing - "You don't have good mentors"](/content/theraikashow/2019/11/7/the-startup-therapy-couch-reason-7-of-7-your-startup-is-failing-you-dont-have-good-mentors.html): You got this startup thing, and you don’t need anyone else to make it happen… Or do you?, You got this startup thing, and you don’t need anyone else to make it happen… Or do you? (506 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Reason 2 of 7 your startup is failing - "Your pride gets in the way"](/content/theraikashow/2019/9/24/the-startup-therapy-couch-reason-2-of-7-your-startup-is-failing-your-pride-gets-in-the-way.html): Are you holding on too tight to your original vision for your idea that you can’t see where the road is trying to lead you? Listening is as important, if not more important, than speaking when you’re building your startup., Are you holding on too tight to your original vision for your idea that you can’t see where the road is trying to lead you? Listening is as important, if not more important, than speaking when you’re building your startup. (446 words) - [Video Podcast: Buzz Words That Suck](/content/theraikashow/2019/7/28/video-podcast-buzz-words-that-suck/index.html): Raika Technologies is proud to present this episode of The Raika Show , where we are talking about buzz words in the software industry (and sometimes beyond) that are super annoying. Metadata. Blockchain. Bitcoin. Throughout software and technology there are words that "smart people" us, Raika Technologies is proud to present this episode of The Raika Show , where we are talking about buzz words in the software industry (and sometimes beyond) that are super annoying. Metadata. Blockchain. Bitcoin. Throughout software and technology there are words that "smart people" use when talking about various things, or when investing in companies. We think these words don't really mean what everyone thinks they mean (or is *supposed* to think they mean). More likely, someone needs his or her ego pumped and so they use a big, obfuscating word. We are the demystifiers! (219 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Take Action. Have Faith.](/content/theraikashow/2020/1/21/the-startup-therapy-couch-take-action-have-faith/index.html): The most important thing is not WHAT actions you are taking. It is most important that you ARE taking action and what your mindset is while you do so., The most important thing is not WHAT actions you are taking. It is most important that you ARE taking action and what your mindset is while you do so. (368 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Critical Factors for Startup Success - #4 Bootstrap](/content/theraikashow/2019/12/10/the-startup-therapy-couch-critical-factors-for-startup-success-4-bootstrap.html): In this 5-part series, we explore the critical factors for startup success. In #4, you learn to use your sweat equity to bootstrap as long as possible., In this 5-part series, we explore the critical factors for startup success. In #4, you learn to use your sweat equity to bootstrap as long as possible. (467 words) - [Video Podcast: Women in Tech](/content/theraikashow/2019/8/25/video-podcast-women-in-tech/index.html): In this episode, we explore our views and experiences as and with women in tech in an effort to understand our own views and offer advice to those who might be struggling to find their place in the field., In this episode, we explore our views and experiences as and with women in tech in an effort to understand our own views and offer advice to those who might be struggling to find their place in the field. (258 words) - [Video Podcast: The #1 Reason Most Startups Failed in 2018](/content/theraikashow/2019/11/24/video-podcast-the-1-reason-most-startups-failed-2018.html): Crunchbase did a postmortem review of 101 failed startups from 2018. What they found just might shock you., Crunchbase did a postmortem review of 101 failed startups from 2018. What they found just might shock you. (210 words) - [Why is the Raika Tech Startup Program necessary?](/content/theraikashow/2019/9/6/why-is-the-raika-tech-startup-program-necessary/index.html): Why should the Startup Program matter to you as an entrepreneur exploring a new technology idea? Why would you even need it if you feel like you are very clear on what you need to build?, Why should the Startup Program matter to you as an entrepreneur exploring a new technology idea? Why would you even need it if you feel like you are very clear on what you need to build? (671 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Entrepreneur is to Startup as {__} is to Football](/content/theraikashow/2019/7/30/the-startup-therapy-couch-entrepreneur-is-to-startup-as-is-to-football.html): In honor of the SATs and ACTs that are being taken this summer by terrified and overwhelmed high school seniors everywhere, I give you an analogy to help you understand your real role as the entrepreneur and ideator in your startup., In honor of the SATs and ACTs that are being taken this summer by terrified and overwhelmed high school seniors everywhere, I give you an analogy to help you understand your real role as the entrepreneur and ideator in your startup. (255 words) - [Video Podcast: Are tech unicorns real or merely a mythical creature?](/content/theraikashow/2019/9/9/video-podcast-are-tech-unicorns-real-or-merely-a-mythical-creature.html): Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, where we are on the hunt for that elusive, mythical creature that has the Interwebs in an uproar: the unicorn., Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, where we are on the hunt for that elusive, mythical creature that has the Interwebs in an uproar: the unicorn. (237 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Critical Factors for Startup Success - #1 TEAM](/content/theraikashow/2019/11/19/the-startup-therapy-couch-critical-factors-for-startup-success-1-team.html): In this 5-part series, we explore the critical factors for startup success. The most important? Your TEAM!, In this 5-part series, we explore the critical factors for startup success. The most important? Your TEAM! (309 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: On Hiatus for Denver Startup Week!](/content/theraikashow/2019/9/17/the-startup-therapy-couch-on-hiatus-for-denver-startup-week.html): This week we are live from Denver Startup Week, where companies, entrepreneurs, and employees come together to celebrate starting up. With a mix of sessions across all different facets of business, technology, funding and more, the week is shaping up to be totally awesome sauce!, This week we are live from Denver Startup Week, where companies, entrepreneurs, and employees come together to celebrate starting up. With a mix of sessions across all different facets of business, technology, funding and more, the week is shaping up to be totally awesome sauce! (187 words) - [Video Podcast: What's with all the "work culture" talk?](/content/theraikashow/2019/9/29/video-podcast-whats-with-all-the-work-culture-talk/index.html): Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, where we are talking about work culture., Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea are proud to present this episode of Incubate This!, where we are talking about work culture. (222 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: The 85/15 Rule](/content/theraikashow/2019/8/27/the-startup-therapy-couch-the-8515-rule/index.html): How do you know if you're building a product or service or business that has the potential to be viable and long-lasting? We use the 85/15 rule…, How do you know if you're building a product or service or business that has the potential to be viable and long-lasting? We use the 85/15 rule… (253 words) - [Video Podcast: Did you document that? But did you, really?](/content/theraikashow/2019/10/14/video-podcast-did-you-document-that-but-did-you-really.html): Are you documenting your work well enough that someone ELSE could understand it? If you’re not, you should be, and today we discuss why., Are you documenting your work well enough that someone ELSE could understand it? If you’re not, you should be, and today we discuss why. (220 words) - [The Tech Therapy Couch: Let's put the "M" back in MVP!](/content/theraikashow/2019/8/13/the-tech-therapy-couch-lets-put-the-m-back-in-mvp/index.html): Acronyms are amazing little creatures with the power to communicate complex ideas quickly and simply. That is, of course, if you actually know what the acronym means., Acronyms are amazing little creatures with the power to communicate complex ideas quickly and simply. That is, of course, if you actually know what the acronym means. (277 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Reason 1 of 7 your startup is failing - "Hocus Pocus, Lack of Focus"](/content/theraikashow/2019/9/10/the-startup-therapy-couch-reason-1-of-7-your-startup-is-failing-hocus-pocus-lack-of-focus.html): There are a lot of reasons why startups fail, and a LOT of startups that fail. What’s the first thing you can do to increase your chances of avoiding being part of the bleak statistic? Focus, baby., There are a lot of reasons why startups fail, and a LOT of startups that fail. What’s the first thing you can do to increase your chances of avoiding being part of the bleak statistic? Focus, baby. (485 words) - [Video Podcast: "The Great Hack" - Your data, privacy, and manipulation](/content/theraikashow/2019/9/23/video-podcast-the-great-hack-your-data-privacy-and-manipulation.html): If you haven't seen the Netflix original movie " The Great Hack ", you should watch it. It reveals the questionable practices of a company called Cabridge Analytica in effectively stealing and using unsuspecting Facebook users' data to manipulate their choices in political elections., If you haven't seen the Netflix original movie " The Great Hack ", you should watch it. It reveals the questionable practices of a company called Cabridge Analytica in effectively stealing and using unsuspecting Facebook users' data to manipulate their choices in political elections. (270 words) - [Video Podcast: Why you need a Technical Co-Founder!](/content/theraikashow/2019/12/9/video-podcast-why-you-need-a-technical-co-founder/index.html): If you aren’t a techie yourself, you definitely need a technical co-founder. Find out why in this week’s episode of The Raika Show., If you aren’t a techie yourself, you definitely need a technical co-founder. Find out why in this week’s episode of The Raika Show. (216 words) - [Video Podcast: Does it really need to scale?](/content/theraikashow/2019/8/17/video-podcast-does-it-really-need-to-scale/index.html): Raika Technologies is proud to present this episode of The Raika Show, where we are discussing when (and whether) you should think about scaling your software project. It's our personal public service announcement, just for all you developers out there., Raika Technologies is proud to present this episode of The Raika Show, where we are discussing when (and whether) you should think about scaling your software project. It's our personal public service announcement, just for all you developers out there. (177 words) - [Video Podcast: Random Postulations](/content/theraikashow/2019/11/10/video-podcast-random-postulations/index.html): How do the latest tech headlines relate to The Shining, Rolls Royce and angels? Listen and find out…, How do the latest tech headlines relate to The Shining, Rolls Royce and angels? Listen and find out… (213 words) - [Is it a tech company? Is it, really?](/content/theraikashow/2019/9/25/is-it-a-tech-company-is-it-really/index.html): We appear to be in the midst of a trend where companies are claiming to be “tech companies” when they’re anything but.  The guy selling peaches on the side of the road is claiming to be a tech company because he uses his phone to accept credit cards.  Who cares, right?  Le, We appear to be in the midst of a trend where companies are claiming to be “tech companies” when they’re anything but.  The guy selling peaches on the side of the road is claiming to be a tech company because he uses his phone to accept credit cards.  Who cares, right?  Let’s find out why it matters. (656 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Is there a need for your idea in the market?](/content/theraikashow/2019/11/12/the-startup-therapy-couch-is-there-a-need-for-your-idea-in-the-market.html): Your idea seems brilliant and you can’t believe no one’s come up with it. Is it really because it’s a hole in the market, or are you getting tied up in your one-sided view of the problem?, Your idea seems brilliant and you can’t believe no one’s come up with it. Is it really because it’s a hole in the market, or are you getting tied up in your one-sided view of the problem? (387 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Don't Sell Yourself Short](/content/theraikashow/2020/1/14/the-startup-therapy-couch-dont-sell-yourself-short/index.html): Sometimes, it’s easy to feel backed into a corner on options and hard to stick up for yourself. But you’ll usually find if you do, it pays off better than you could have imagined., Sometimes, it’s easy to feel backed into a corner on options and hard to stick up for yourself. But you’ll usually find if you do, it pays off better than you could have imagined. (383 words) - [Video Podcast: The State of Healthcare (Technology)](/content/theraikashow/2019/10/28/video-podcast-the-state-of-healthcare-technology/index.html): Technological advancement is supposed to make our lives easier. As it regards healthcare record-keeping, have we in fact done damage to the patient-provider relationship instead?, Technological advancement is supposed to make our lives easier. As it regards healthcare record-keeping, have we in fact done damage to the patient-provider relationship instead? (196 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: New Year's Resolutions!](/content/theraikashow/2019/12/31/the-startup-therapy-couch-new-years-resolutions/index.html): It’s almost 2020… What are you finally taking on in the new year?, It’s almost 2020… What are you finally taking on in the new year? (319 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Trust the Universe, even with baby steps.](/content/theraikashow/2020/2/4/the-startup-therapy-couch-trust-the-universe-even-with-baby-steps.html): “Baby steps? I need humongous, sweeping miracles!” Sometimes the small things we do are where miracles can be born…, “Baby steps? I need humongous, sweeping miracles!” Sometimes the small things we do are where miracles can be born… (301 words) - [Video Podcast: Why QA Matters](/content/theraikashow/2020/2/10/video-podcast-why-qa-matters/index.html): This week we are exploring the topic of quality testing in software. Do you really need it, when do you need it, and how does it work?, This week we are exploring the topic of quality testing in software. Do you really need it, when do you need it, and how does it work? (181 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Be actively managing your confidence!](/content/theraikashow/2020/1/28/the-startup-therapy-couch-be-actively-managing-your-confidence.html): We all have those days where everything goes just right and we feel like we could conquer the world. Is that feeling left to the whim of fate, or do we have a say?, We all have those days where everything goes just right and we feel like we could conquer the world. Is that feeling left to the whim of fate, or do we have a say? (257 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Fear and Concern in Uncertain Times](/content/theraikashow/2020/3/18/the-startup-therapy-couch-fear-and-concern-in-uncertain-times.html): A love note from the Startup Therapist, for all you entrepreneurs, small business owners, startup-ers, and humans looking for answers., A love note from the Startup Therapist, for all you entrepreneurs, small business owners, startup-ers, and humans looking for answers. (354 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Reason 6 of 7 your startup is failing - "Too much money too soon"](/content/theraikashow/2019/10/29/the-startup-therapy-couch-reason-6-of-7-your-startup-is-failing-too-much-money-too-soon.html): Your dad writes you a huge check for the startup idea you tossed around at dinner last night. Is it possible it’s too soon for big money?, Your dad writes you a huge check for the startup idea you tossed around at dinner last night. Is it possible it’s too soon for big money? (668 words) - [Video Podcast: Monetization of Open Source... Wait, what?](/content/theraikashow/2019/12/23/video-podcast-monetization-of-open-source-wait-what.html): If you monetize open source software, can you really call it open source? And aren’t there upsides for everyone in an open source world?, If you monetize open source software, can you really call it open source? And aren’t there upsides for everyone in an open source world? (181 words) - [Video Podcast: Blockchain, Bitcoin, and Cryptocurrency](/content/theraikashow/2019/9/15/video-podcast-blockchain-bitcoin-and-cryptocurrency.html): Raika Technologies is proud to present this episode of The Raika Show, in which we revisit the Bitcoin mania that ruled the world in late 2017 and early 2018, talk about cryptocurrency in general, and discuss blockchain and how it could solve privacy and data management problems on a personal level , Raika Technologies is proud to present this episode of The Raika Show, in which we revisit the Bitcoin mania that ruled the world in late 2017 and early 2018, talk about cryptocurrency in general, and discuss blockchain and how it could solve privacy and data management problems on a personal level in the future. (198 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Reason 5 of 7 your startup is failing - "You took some bad advice"](/content/theraikashow/2019/10/22/the-startup-therapy-couch-reason-5-of-7-your-startup-is-failing-you-took-some-bad-advice.html): Your favorite mentor has just given you what sounds like the worst advice… What do you do and how do you know for sure?, Your favorite mentor has just given you what sounds like the worst advice… What do you do and how do you know for sure? (406 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Reason 3 of 7 your startup is failing - "You don't act like a boss"](/content/theraikashow/2019/10/1/the-startup-therapy-couch-reason-3-of-7-your-startup-is-failing-you-dont-act-like-a-boss.html): You likely weren’t born knowing how to run a business. If you want your startup to succeed, you need to learn these skills… like a boss!, You likely weren’t born knowing how to run a business. If you want your startup to succeed, you need to learn these skills… like a boss! (456 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Reason 4 of 7 your startup is failing - "We question your commitment"](/content/theraikashow/2019/10/8/the-startup-therapy-couch-reason-4-of-7-your-startup-is-failing-we-question-your-commitment.html): Your passion for your idea has to be bigger than life, or you’ll never stay committed to it when things go sideways. (And they likely will go sideways at some point!), Your passion for your idea has to be bigger than life, or you’ll never stay committed to it when things go sideways. (And they likely will go sideways at some point!) (404 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Gut Check Time!](/content/theraikashow/2020/1/7/the-startup-therapy-couch-gut-check-time/index.html): Happy New Year! It’s time for creating a plan and vision for the future, and time to check in with your intuition (now and on a regular basis)., Happy New Year! It’s time for creating a plan and vision for the future, and time to check in with your intuition (now and on a regular basis). (353 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Critical Factors for Startup Success - #2 TALK](/content/theraikashow/2019/11/26/the-startup-therapy-couch-critical-factors-for-startup-success-2-talk.html): In this 5-part series, we explore the critical factors for startup success. The next most important? TALK!, In this 5-part series, we explore the critical factors for startup success. The next most important? TALK! (355 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Critical Factors for Startup Success - #3 MVP](/content/theraikashow/2019/12/3/the-startup-therapy-couch-critical-factors-for-startup-success-3-mvp.html): In this 5-part series, we explore the critical factors for startup success. And #3 is…. (drum roll)… MVP!, In this 5-part series, we explore the critical factors for startup success. And #3 is…. (drum roll)… MVP! (429 words) - [Video Podcast: Security with Sam (Masiello)](/content/theraikashow/2019/10/6/video-podcast-security-with-sam-masiello/index.html): On this episode of The Raika Show and Incubate This!, we are excited to talk to Sam Masiello, CISO of Gates, about all things security. Take heed: you might be surprised at the security holes you’ve left yourself open to at work and at home!, On this episode of The Raika Show and Incubate This!, we are excited to talk to Sam Masiello, CISO of Gates, about all things security. Take heed: you might be surprised at the security holes you’ve left yourself open to at work and at home! (237 words) - [The Startup Therapy Couch™: Sometimes you need a break!](/content/theraikashow/2019/12/24/the-startup-therapy-couch-sometimes-you-need-a-break.html): Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea.com wish you the happiest of holiday seasons, and remind you to take time for the important things in life., Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea.com wish you the happiest of holiday seasons, and remind you to take time for the important things in life. (280 words) - [sitemap-xml.html](/content/sitemap-xml.html) (6,239 words) ## Resources - [Full Page Index](/index.html): Browse all cached pages with rich metadata - [About This Cache](/content/about.html): Methodology, technical details, and usage guidelines - [XML Sitemap](/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable sitemap for crawler discovery - [Robots.txt](/robots.txt): Crawler directives