Omar Rabbolini

Entrepreneur and Management Consultant. Formerly VP of Engineering at Formerly, Divide

Entrepreneur and management consultant. Previously VP of engineering at Divide, a startup acquired by Google in 2014, and head of engineering at GoAnimate.

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Updated on April 24, 2024

Process Optimization Isn’t Glamorous, But It’s Necessary

Nobody likes talking about process, but it’s the key to making great products. And the key to a great process is fluidity.

Omar Rabbolini Omar Rabbolini
Updated on April 19, 2024

How Important Is Originality to Your Business?

Stop stressing about creating something completely new and unique. Instead, focus on solving a real-world problem, and the rest will follow.

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Updated on April 22, 2024

What Are the Limits of Lean for an Early Stage Startup?

Does being lean mean building everything in-house? Actually, no — there’s a better way to make your startup money go further.

Omar Rabbolini Omar Rabbolini
Updated on April 24, 2024

Does Your Product Have a Coherent Narrative?

Lots of things go into building a great product, but one of the most important elements is product narrative. Nailing it means the difference between being a flash in the pan and a household name.

Omar Rabbolini Omar Rabbolini
Updated on April 27, 2024

How Long Does It Take to Build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)?

Getting the timing right on your MVP is crucial, but how do you know when it’s ready? The answer to that question depends on what you’re looking to get out of it.

Omar Rabbolini Omar Rabbolini
Updated on April 24, 2024

Planning a Software Engineer Career Path

How do you manage ambition among your engineering team? Offering multiple career tracks will ensure your people stick around to achieve their career goals.

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Omar Rabbolini Omar Rabbolini
Updated on April 22, 2024

A Software Engineer's Job Satisfaction Is About More Than Just High Pay

When it comes to engineers, the key to employee retention isn’t just about pay. Instead, you need to create a culture that fosters growth and development.

Omar Rabbolini Omar Rabbolini
Updated on April 15, 2024

Why Wash-Up Meetings Are Necessary After a Sprint

Although post-sprint retrospective meetings may seem optional, they’re the best way to find and fix errors in your Agile process.

Omar Rabbolini Omar Rabbolini
Updated on April 24, 2024

How to Become a Great Servant Leader

The key to effective servant leadership is building a culture that makes power moves unnecessary.

Omar Rabbolini Omar Rabbolini
Updated on April 24, 2024

Building Mobile Apps In 2020: An Entrepreneur’s Guide

With more and more people using Android devices, companies leave money on the table by releasing apps just for iOS. But how can you keep costs down while developing an app for two markets? Here are some ideas.

Omar Rabbolini Omar Rabbolini
Updated on April 24, 2024

How to Effectively Manage a Globally Distributed Team

As a servant leader, you have to look beyond keeping expenses down to unlock the full potential of a distributed team.

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Updated on August 12, 2022

Thoughtful Agile Implementation Leads to Better Management Results

Agile won’t produce great software on its own. For that, you need great management of engineers and product designers.