Getting back to basics
I can barely believe RookieOven is over 13 years old now and it all started out as two simple things: A blog where I could write about my…
By Michael Hayes
The RookieOven blog
Advice, news, opinion and experience. By founders for founders.
How Glasgow has Transformed our Driving Startup
How Glasgow has Transformed our Driving Startup When launching a product into your initial target market (in our case a small city), the…
By GoRoadie
Community Podcast Recommendations
Over the past few months, we’ve been collecting Podcast recommendations from members of the Scottish tech community. This roundup is a…
By Michael Hayes
Upcoming Scottish Tech Events
RookieOven Meetup - 5th August We host an informal meetup in Glasgow every month on the first Monday of the month, with August’s date for…
By Charlotte Dougall
TRC Special Edition 2019
Take it from me, TRC Media offer some of the best support for Digital/Tech businesses in Scotland. I was lucky enough to be on the Cross…
By Michael Hayes
Top Tips for Getting Work Experience
The summer is upon us, and for many students, that means it’s time to get stuck into a work placement. If you’re one of these students and…
By Charlotte Dougall
Meet the Founder - Mike Davis
Mike Davis is the founder of My Probate Partner and is trying to disrupt the estate administration industry with the help of technology…
By Charlotte Dougall
What is content marketing and how could it help your startup?
As consumers, we’re exposed to advertisements thousands of times a day. You’ll see adverts anywhere and everywhere nowadays, and it can feel…
By Charlotte Dougall
DeathTech - Disrupting the legal industry with technology
Mike Davis is building a purpose led, consumer-focused legal tech company aiming to disrupt the estate administration industry. He’s sharing…
By Mike Davis
Community Podcast Recommendations
The Entrepreneur Agony Aunt by Vicky Brock Telling the startup experience like it really is. Entrepreneur Vicky Brock and her highly…
By Charlotte Dougall
How to Validate Your Startup Idea
So you’ve got a great idea for a product or a service - but how do you know if it’s something that your audience actually want and need…
By Charlotte Dougall
How to Support Your Local Startup Scene
Recently I’ve written a couple of blog posts about the Glasgow tech community. One about the benefits of the city and a second one with some…
By Michael Hayes
Getting to Know Your Target Audience
Previously, we’ve discussed some of the ways to find customers for your business. Your customers are a vital part of your business, and…
By Charlotte Dougall
10 Commandments for an Effective Tech Community in Scotland
Apologies but I’m going to sound a bit preachy here. From my experience, I’m able to do my best work surrounded by talented, like-minded…
By Michael Hayes
Creating a Social Media Strategy for Your Startup
Social media is a great way to build awareness for your startup, but it’s not as simple as throwing out a few tweets and expecting success…
By Charlotte Dougall
Glasgow: A City of Opportunity
Being a Glaswegian is a weird one, we're simultaneously passionate about our hometown and equally critical. Citizens of the city will…
By Michael Hayes
What is a Minimum Viable Product?
If you frequent the startup community, you’ll most likely have come across the term “MVP” and its importance for early-stage businesses. The…
By Charlotte Dougall
Meet the Expert - Michael Hayes
Michael is the founder of software development company Add Jam and the brains behind RookieOven. Add Jam was founded by Michael and co…
By Charlotte Dougall