Anton Baryshevskiy

Anton Baryshevskiy

Head of Business Development, Co-Founder
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About the author

I'm a Co-Founder of Mind Studios and Head of Business Development Department.

I have more than 12 years of experience in the IT industry and grew up from Business Analyst to Project Manager and then to the owner of the company and an IT Sales guy:)

I'll be happy to share insights about this very dynamic industry. My main goal is to help people not just to develop apps or websites, but to build successful businesses. How? Let's discuss :)

Hiring a Dedicated Development Team: How to Tell a Technical Partner From a Contractor
11 September 2026
Hiring a Dedicated Development Team: How to Tell a Technical Partner From a Contractor

Before you hire a dedicated development team, know what separates a genuine technical partner from a contractor who just bills hours, and lock that in before you sign. Highlights: * A contractor waits for your spec. A partner challenges it and flags what you missed. * If a vendor licenses code back to you, you don't actually own your product. * The team pitched on the sales call should be the team that builds your product. You've already decided a dedicated development team model is

How Long Does It Take to Build an App in 2026
8 September 2026
How Long Does It Take to Build an App in 2026

A realistic breakdown of app development time by stage, complexity, and what actually moves your launch date. Highlights: * App development takes 2 to 12+ months, depending on complexity. * Discovery and scope validation happen before development even starts. * AI speeds up coding, not discovery, testing, or judgment calls. Every engineering leader mapping a launch date runs into the same problem: ask five people the time to make an app, and you'll get five different answers because

How to Choose a Mobile App Development Company in 2026
1 September 2026
How to Choose a Mobile App Development Company in 2026

You already have a shortlist forming. This guide helps you find a couple more mobile app development company names, prequalify them fast, and check the details a generic partner-selection guide would miss. Highlights * You can prequalify a mobile app company shortlist fast, before booking a single call * You can check if a company really built the apps it says it did. * Someone needs to keep your app running after iOS or Android updates break it. You've probably got a name or two al

App Development Cost: What Ownership Really Involves
30 July 2026
App Development Cost: What Ownership Really Involves

You got a mobile app development cost estimate. Here's everything that quote leaves out, and how to build a realistic budget for the full three years. Highlights: * App development cost in 2026 ranges from $30K to $300K+ before ongoing costs. * Post-launch expenses add 30–50% on top of build cost in year one alone. * Cheap builds compound into expensive rebuilds usually within two years. Anyone who has been through this knows the moment: the development estimate lands, it's higher t

True Cost of Software Development in 2026: Build, Run, and Own
28 July 2026
True Cost of Software Development in 2026: Build, Run, and Own

Most budget conversations stop at the build quote. This one doesn't. Here's the full picture: build cost, total cost of ownership, and where budget decisions compound, including the true costs of software development most teams never see coming. Highlights: * Software development costs range from $30,000 to $500,000+, depending on complexity in 2026. * Maintenance and infrastructure add 15–20% of your build cost every year after launch. * Architectural shortcuts compound — the cheapes

9 Software Development Trends in 2026: Decisions Scaling Companies Cannot Postpone
22 July 2026
9 Software Development Trends in 2026: Decisions Scaling Companies Cannot Postpone

The 2026 software development trends that are changing architecture decisions, hiring plans, and board conversations — ranked by what needs a decision now. Highlights: * AI-augmented development is now standard workflow: 90% of developers use it in 2026. * 40% of leading enterprises will adopt hybrid computing by 2028, up from 8%. * The IT skills shortage will cost global organizations $5.5 trillion by the end of 2026. Your board wants to know where you stand on AI agents. Your inve

IT Outsourcing in 2026: Models, Trade-offs, and How to Pick the Right One
17 July 2026
IT Outsourcing in 2026: Models, Trade-offs, and How to Pick the Right One

IT outsourcing in 2026 is not one decision but three: where the team sits, how you work with them, and how you pay them. What follows is how to pick the right combination. Highlights: * Every outsourcing engagement is a combination of three decisions: location, cooperation, and financial model. * Most failed engagements are model-fit failures, not engineering failures. * The most expensive mistake is signing the wrong cooperation type for your scope. Most IT outsourcing guides were

How to Write a Mobile App Requirements Document for a Complex Product
26 June 2026
How to Write a Mobile App Requirements Document for a Complex Product

A well-structured mobile app requirements document is essential for businesses looking to develop an app efficiently, avoid costly rework, and align their entire team around a shared vision. * Based on our experience, rework can account for 40–50% of the total software development cost. * Learning how to build a mobile app requirements document reduces rework, saving businesses time and money. * The mobile app requirements document has a critical business value that aligns all the stakeh

Custom CRM for Business: When to Build Your Own and How to Get It Right
19 June 2026
Custom CRM for Business: When to Build Your Own and How to Get It Right

When a custom CRM for business works, it's invisible. Teams use it naturally, data stays clean, and customer relationships improve. When it doesn't fit, the cracks show up everywhere: workarounds, skipped fields, and customer data scattered across multiple tools. Highlights: * Per-user licensing costs and integration limits are the most common tipping point toward a custom CRM. * Most businesses need a mix of CRM types: the right one depends on where workflow friction is highest. * Fr

Custom EHR for Private Practices: Why Small Clinics Can't Rely on Epic
19 June 2026
Custom EHR for Private Practices: Why Small Clinics Can't Rely on Epic

This guide explores why small practices need Epic EHR alternatives, why they pay for hospital bed management software they'll never open, how much your practice wastes funding on hospital infrastructure for small volumes, and how to finally pay only for what you actually need. Highlights: * Based on our experience, small practices use only 20–30% of enterprise EHR features while paying full costs. * Custom EHR development reduces technology costs by up to 60% over five years. * Solo p

WCAG 2.2 Compliance in 2026: What You Should Know to Avoid Fines and Build Accessible Software
19 June 2026
WCAG 2.2 Compliance in 2026: What You Should Know to Avoid Fines and Build Accessible Software

This article explores why adding accessibility after development creates massive technical debt, examines new web content accessibility guidelines requirements teams miss, and reveals implementation strategies that turn compliance into business advantage. Highlights * Retrofitting accessibility costs 3–5x more than building it right from day one. * Nine critical WCAG 2.2 changes trigger compliance violations most teams miss. * EU member states impose penalties up to €3 million per vio

Traditional vs. Algorithmic Tenant Screening: How to Develop a Modern Solution
19 June 2026
Traditional vs. Algorithmic Tenant Screening: How to Develop a Modern Solution

This article explores AI tenant screening, covering key features, benefits, development costs, and how property managers can build an efficient screening system. Highlights: * AI tenant screening helps landlords detect red flags, reduce risks, and streamline applicant verification efficiently. * Future trends in AI tenant screening point to deeper fraud detection, automated compliance, and personalized risk scoring * A reliable tenant means steady income, but one wrong lease can lead

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