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Your Brand Guidelines Are Invisible to AI. Here’s the Business Cost.
Your AI tools are guessing at your brand. Learn 5 ways invisible guidelines create costly inconsistency and what...
We Let AI Build Our March Madness Bracket. Here’s What Happened.
We built a research-backed AI bracket process this March Madness. Here's what the data found, what it got...
7 Questions Most CIOs Skip Before Hiring an AI Consultant
Hiring an AI consultant? Know what to ask first. Learn the questions that separate a smart AI investment...
6 Role Shifts CEOs Must Recognize as AI Reshapes Their Teams
AI is rewriting roles faster than org charts can keep up. Learn the 6 shifts CEOs must recognize...
From AI-Built to Production-Ready: What It Takes to Operationalize an AI App
AI can build your app fast, but production demands strategy, security, and scale. Learn what separates a working...
We Accidentally Became Conference People
AI leadership starts with deep learning and real-world application. See how curiosity, community, and execution turned insight into...
6 Hidden Barriers Slowing Down AI in Your Business
AI initiatives stall for hidden reasons. Uncover six barriers blocking real adoption, from data and skills gaps to...
What the Future Holds for Software Developers
AI is reshaping software development. Developers are becoming orchestrators, focusing on architecture, security, and guiding intelligent tools, not...
Slingshot’s Favorite Apps, 2026 Edition
Discover the top apps Slingshot's team uses in 2026 to boost productivity, creativity, and wellness across work and...
The AI Inflection Point: What It Means for Your Product Vision
AI is reshaping product strategy. Learn why vision, context, and early prototyping now define success in an era...
How AI is Reengineering the Developer’s Day
AI is changing how developers work day to day. We talked with Doug Compton, Principal AI Developer at...
Why CEOs Must Champion Experiential Learning to Stay Ahead
CEOs who engage in hands-on AI learning drive real innovation, faster adoption, and stronger strategy. Experiential learning is...
Why SOC 2 Type II Compliance Protects Your Business
Slingshot’s SOC 2 Type II compliance gives clients stronger data protection, faster onboarding, and enterprise-grade security they can...
AI Tools for CIOs – Inside Slingshot
Discover how CIO Chris Howard uses AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to optimize analytics, project scoping, and...
AWS Bedrock at Scale: What Breaks, What Holds, and What Surprised Us
Discover the real-world pros, cons, and surprises of scaling generative AI with AWS Bedrock. Insights on performance, cost,...
What We’re Thankful For in 2025
Discover what fuels the Slingshot team's creativity and culture, from dogs to dad jokes, in this heartwarming Thanksgiving...
How AI Is Transforming Sales and Marketing Inside Slingshot
AI is transforming Slingshot’s sales and marketing by speeding up content creation, boosting personalization, and helping the team...
How GenAI Is Extending Our Designers’ Skillsets
Generative AI is redefining design at Slingshot, expanding skills, enabling faster prototyping, and unlocking creativity that once seemed...
6 Emerging AI Trends CIOs Can’t Afford to Ignore in the Next 12 Months
Discover 6 AI trends CIOs must act on now, from custom LLMs to DevOps automation, multi-tool stacks, and...
The Return of the Legacy System: How AI Can Raise the Dead
AI is transforming legacy systems by documenting code, reducing risk, and boosting productivity—without the cost or danger of...
Welcome Geoff and Brad!
Meet Geoff and Brad, two dynamic additions to the Slingshot team. With deep experience in IT consulting and...
From Vision to Execution: How AI Is Redefining the Designer’s Role
AI is rapidly transforming workflows, creative roles, and how users experience digital products. Hear how it’s reshaping the...
A CIO’s Guide to Security Standards: How to Spot Risks and Choose the Right AI Tools
AI tools boost development speed but can expose sensitive data. Learn how CIOs can spot security risks, compare...
Why AI Is Reshaping the Role of the Modern Product Person
AI is rapidly reshaping workflows, roles, and product expectations. We sat down with Sarah, Director of AI Product...
Has AI Replaced Chris?
Chris adds AI to everything—emails, coffee, meetings—until his clone takes over. A comedy about one man’s slow descent...
AI for Student Safety: Slingshot and BCPS Pilot a First-of-Its-Kind Support App
Slingshot partners with BCPS to pilot an AI-powered app that helps students safely navigate bullying and access support...
We Meet You Where You Are on Your AI Journey
AI services to fit your stage: curious, exploring, or ready to deploy. Start free, build momentum, and deliver...
4 Ways Rapid Prototyping Helps You Avoid Expensive Mistakes Early
Rapid prototyping helps teams validate ideas, uncover risks, and align faster — reducing waste and avoiding costly mistakes...
Security Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing an AI Tool
Before choosing an AI tool, ask key security questions about data use, code safety, certifications, and access to...
Scaling AI Across Teams with Learning Tracks – Inside Slingshot
Discover how Slingshot is scaling AI adoption across teams. In this behind-the-scenes video, David, our CEO, shares how...
Louisville’s Hub for AI Curiosity Is Here
Monthly AI event series in Louisville: networking, speakers, and real-world insights. Launching Aug 14, hosted by Slingshot +...
How We Used AI to Transform Our Blog Workflow – Inside Slingshot
See how Slingshot uses AI to streamline blog creation, boosting content output from monthly to weekly. Learn how...
From Prompt to Production: How CIOs Can Scale AI-Built Tools with Confidence
AI tools boost speed and innovation, but CIOs must manage risk, quality, and scale. Learn what it takes...
How AI-Savvy CEOs Are Rewriting the ROI Playbook
AI-savvy CEOs are redefining ROI by investing in long-term value, using AI to solve real problems, accelerate testing,...
5 Ways to Use AI to Modernize Established Systems, Without Rebuilding Everything
Modernize legacy systems without rebuilding. Discover 5 AI strategies to boost performance, reduce risk, and drive smarter decisions...
At Slingshot, Independence Looks Like You
Independence at Slingshot means trust, creativity, and authenticity. Discover how freedom empowers teams to do their best work...
6 Ways to Uncover Fast AI Wins for the Business
Discover 6 practical strategies for Fast AI Wins that boost productivity, reduce risk, and turn AI ideas into...
From Chaos to Collaboration: How AI Has Rewired the Hackathon
AI hasn’t just made hackathons faster; it’s transformed who participates, how teams collaborate, and what gets built. Cross-functional...
4 Ways to Jumpstart Real AI Product Development
Use AI to solve real problems, empower small teams, speed up product thinking, and scale strategically with clear...
Slingshot and New Roots Expand Partnership to Fight Food Insecurity in New Jersey
Slingshot, a leader in technology solutions, and New Roots, a pioneer in food justice, are teaming up to...
Slingshot and the University of Louisville Host Live AI Forum to Showcase AI-Powered Civic Tech Prototype
Slingshot and UofL showcase real-world AI in action with CivicPulse, a one-day civic tech build transforming local government...
The Next 20 Years – David’s Final Thoughts for Slingshot’s 20th Anniversary
Celebrating 20 years of growth, grit, and transformation — and looking ahead. See how Slingshot is embracing AI,...
John with KLE – 20th Anniversary Spotlight
To celebrate 20 years in business, we’re highlighting some fantastic partnerships that made an impact along the way....
Mike Hurd – 20th Anniversary Spotlight
To celebrate 20 years in business, we sat down with Slingshot's first employee Mike to hear his story,...
How to Keep Your Projects Afloat – 15 Tips & Tricks
Discover practical tips to keep projects afloat and on track—from setting priorities to handling scope creep—so every project...
Balance Work-From-Home and In-Office: How We Found Success
Discover how Slingshot makes hybrid work successful with tips on productivity, home setups, and collaboration tools in this...
Don’t Get Left Behind! The Ultimate Guide to App Modernization
Unlock your app's potential by modernizing it! Discover essential strategies to enhance performance, security, and user experience.
The Warning Signs Your App Is Outdated—And What You Can Do About It
Is your app outdated or slowing down? Discover the key questions to ask and find out if it's...
Apps We Love: A Peek into Our Team’s Favorite Tools
Discover the favorite apps and tools our Slingshot team loves for productivity and fun, both at work and...
How to Reduce Risk in New Product Development: 7 Must-Know Tricks
Mitigate risks in new product development with strategies like user testing, scenario planning, and value vs. complexity analysis....
A Complete Guide to Selecting An Offshoring Region
Discover the best offshoring destinations with our whitepaper. Get insights on regions, pros and cons, real-world scenarios, and...
Fighting Your IT: How Everyone Can Win
Unite your business and IT teams by overcoming conflicts, aligning goals, and fostering mutual respect. Discover effective strategies...
Automation with AI: Boosting Efficiency in the Corporate World
Discover how AI-driven automation can save your business time, boost productivity, and streamline tasks like data analysis and...
Slingshot now Proud Member of the 2024 Inc. 5000
Inc. revealed today that Slingshot ranks No. 3906 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the...
Stress Less: Mastering Performance Testing for Real-World Resilience
Ensure your software handles real-world conditions! Discover the importance of performance testing, key techniques, and best practices in...
How to Filter Out the Noise – Narrowing Down to an Effective Roadmap
Discover how to create a practical IT roadmap by filtering out noise and focusing on key initiatives with...
13 Hidden Costs of Mobile App Development
Discover the 13 hidden costs of mobile app development, from native vs. cross-platform, device fragmentation, and software licenses...
The Essential Security Checklist for Software Development
Discover a comprehensive security checklist for software development, covering secure coding, data protection, testing, infrastructure security, and more.
The Essential Security Checklist for Software Development
Discover a comprehensive security checklist for software development, covering secure coding, data protection, testing, infrastructure security, and more.
Streamline Success with Slingshot’s Secrets to Staying Structured
Discover top strategies from Slingshot's team on staying organized at work. Boost productivity with our practical tips and...
Algorithm vs AI – Where’s the Line?
Explore the pivotal differences between algorithms and AI in our latest blog to strategically enhance your tech decisions....
Mom Knows Best: Slingshot Shares Mom-Inspired Lessons
Mom knows best, even when she's stealthily hiding behind the dresser or doling out life lessons with cookies...
Derby Like a Local: Slingshot’s Personal Guide
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Beat the Corporate Quagmire and Launch an Innovative Tech Product – 7 Tips
Overcome corporate hurdles and launch successful tech products with 7 practical tips from our latest blog. Discover how...
The Future of Work: Slingshot’s One-Hour Workweek Revolution
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Xamarin Support is Ending – What Does That Mean for You?
Discover what Xamarin's end of support in May 2024 means for you and how to transition to .NET...
PDF Generation: Tools, Tips, and Tricks
Looking for tools, tips, and tricks for generating PDFs?We've broken down the pros and cons of five different...
You’ll Lose Without Business Intelligence
Explore how Business Intelligence, combined with AI, propels businesses to success by enabling informed decisions and strategic insights....
The ROI of AI: How to Demonstrate its Value
Explore the complexities of demonstrating AI ROI, from initial challenges and impact measurement to effectively communicating value to...
Tech Bandwidth Optimization: Strategies in a Digital Era
As a tech leader, you’re constantly pulled in different directions, and your software team may feel the same...
AI as a Data-Driven Decision-Making Machine
AI unlocks the potential of data-driven decision-making. It revolutionizes analysis, offers precise insights, and optimizes risk management.
Unleashing the Power of Continuous Learning: A Blueprint for Tech Teams
Discover how a culture of continuous learning helps tech teams move forward in today's ever-changing digital landscape. Explore...
Why Your Vendors Need to Have SOC 2 Compliance
If you're working with vendors, you want to ensure they do everything possible to protect your information. But...
What I’ve Learned About Tech From My Kids
Insights from parenting tech-savvy teens redefine approaches to technology. Learn how their screen time, app preferences, and communication...
Using AI to Improve The Customer Experience
Discover the power of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing your customer's experience with personalized recommendations, chatbots, virtual assistants, predictive...
7 Key Considerations for Successful Staff Augmentation in Software Development
Unlock the secrets of successful staff augmentation in software development with our blog! Discover 7 key considerations, from...
A Recap: How AI Will Impact Your Business in 2024
Earlier this week, we had an incredible time at our AI event, "How AI Will Impact Your Business...
Best Practices for Utilizing AI in Development Teams
Setting ground rules for AI before you implement it isn't just a good idea; it's necessary to make...
Welcome Whitney!
We’re so excited to share that we've added a new member to the Slingshot crew! Specifically, the marketing...
Horror Stories of Software
Greetings, foolish mortals! Prepare for a thrilling journey into the eerie side of software. ? It's time to...
Unlock the Future with AI: Slingshot Launches New AI Development Service
We're proud to announce the launch of our newest service offering: Artificial Intelligence Development. This new offering is...
AI Tools and Integration Recommendations: What We Use Everyday
Explore our recommendations for essential AI tools and integrations in our latest blog, "AI Tools and Integration Recommendations:...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 32 – Chris Goode
On episode 32 of The Founders’ Fable, we're talking with Chris Goode from Climavision. They're a strategic growth...
The Pros and Cons of Offshoring
Discover the potential of offshoring in software development! Explore the advantages, from cost savings to accessing diverse talent....
Unleashing Fun at Slingshot: My Top 5 Standup Games to Make Your Workday Better
Hey there, game fanatics and go-getters! Savannah here, your favorite Director of Marketing and New Business at Slingshot...
Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Development Models
This comprehensive blog will teach you how to seamlessly incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into your development team. Discover...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 31 – Ben Smock
On episode 31 of The Founders’ Fable, we're talking with Ben Smock. They're a motivated connector who’s passionate...
Why Moms Are Tech’s Secret Weapon
Discover the Superpowers Moms Bring to the Tech World | Unveiling the Hidden Strengths of Working Moms in...
Utilizing WordPress as Part of Your Custom Software: Benefits and Implementation
Discover the power of WordPress in custom software: efficient solutions, seamless implementation, and endless possibilities for developers.
The Founders’ Fable Episode 30 – Steven Plappert
On episode 30 of the Founders’ Fable, we're talking with Steven Plappert. They're a 2-time Founder and 2-time...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 29 – Andrew McIntosh
On episode 29 of the Founders’ Fable, we're talking with Andrew McIntosh. He’s a multi-time founder with an...
What Is a Pull Request & Why Is It Important
Discover the significance of pull requests in software development. Learn how they enhance collaboration, code quality, and transparency.
Entrepreneurship and the Human Element – A Recap
Check out this summary of Venture Connectors' June Keynote, where the original presenter Dan Murphy discusses being present...
How to Use Design Thinking to Drive Innovation in Your Software Development Projects
Discover how to drive innovation in software development using design thinking. Empathize, Define, Brainstorm, Prototype, and Test to...
Slingshot Introduces Eastern European Staff Augmentation: Unlocking Talent and Efficiency for Tech Teams
Unlock tech team potential with Slingshot's Eastern European Staff Augmentation. Access diverse talent for efficient growth. Learn more...
When to Use WordPress vs a Custom Web App
Are you torn between WordPress and Custom Development for your website? This blog delves into key factors like...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 28 – Mandy Ralston
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Why Fixed Bids Can Hurt Your Tech Product
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Prioritizing Mental Health in the Tech Industry: Tips for Helping Yourself and Others
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How to Run a Large Tech Project and Not Get Fired
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New Mobile App to Help Identify Child Abuse
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The Founders’ Fable Episode 27 – Bryce Butler
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8 Tips for Adopting New Tech without Friction
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Responding vs Reacting to Market Change
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The Founders’ Fable Episode 26 – Chris Redd
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Ukraine T-Shirts
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Ukraine – One Year Later
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Slingy’s Daredevil Spotlight – Logan Jones & KY Tech Map
Welcome to episode 14 of Slingy's Daredevil Spotlight! Today we're speaking with Logan Jones from Middle Tech to...
How to Approach Tech in a Down Market
Economists are flipping a coin: some say we’ll see a recession in 2023, and some say we won't....
You Should Break up with Your Old Tech
Ah, Valentine's Day. A time of year when we’re all thinking of romance, flowers, and love. Unless you’re...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 25 – Evan Knowles
On episode 25 of the Founders’ Fable, we're talking with Evan Knowles. Currently, Evan’s a Co-Founder @ Middle...
Slingy’s Daredevil Spotlight – Dawn Yankeelov & TALK
Today we're speaking with Dawn Yankeelov from the Technology Association of Louisville, aka TALK. TALK is one of...
Angular vs Vue
It’s time for another development battle! What framework you’re going to build your app in is a big...
How to Decide Which Development Shop is for You
So you’ve decided to hire a development firm: that’s awesome! A lot of work had to be done...
Slingshot’s 2022 Recap
As we wait for the new year to begin, let’s take a look back at all the things...
How to Tackle your Tech Team’s Bandwidth Problem
It straight sucks when your team is overloaded with work and can't get to critical projects. If your...
Schneider Electric’s NEO Network
Schneider Electric is an energy management company looking to empower businesses to make the most of their energy...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 23 – Jermaine Watkins
On episode 23, we're sitting down with Jermaine Watkins. He's a seasoned CTO with 20+ years experience and...
Slingy’s Daredevil Spotlight – Lecresha Sewell & Melanated Healthcare
Welcome to the episode 12 of Slingy’s Daredevil Spotlight! Today we’re speaking with Lecresha Sewell: Founder of Melanated...
How to Simplify your Features to an MVP
When building software, you want to narrow down your feature set to an MVP. But how do you...
Slingshot is Officially Soc 2 Type 2 Compliant
Slingshot is happy to announce we’ve completed our audit and are officially SOC 2 Type 2 compliant as...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 22 – Sada Wane Round 2
On episode 22, we've got our first returning guest Sada Wane! Last October, we spoke on XpressRun in...
QA Testing – Is it Necessary?
Have you had the nightmare where you’re in class and realized the final presentation is tomorrow? What would...
Slingy’s Daredevil Spotlight – Jenna Ahern with Guardian Owl Digital
Welcome to the episode 11 of Slingy's Daredevil Spotlight! Today we're speaking with Guardian Owl Digital's Founder and...
Developers vs Designers: Dashboard and ‘Hello, World’
In today's video our developers are battling our designers; Designers will code 'Hello, World,' while developers create a...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 21 – Mike Jackson
On episode 21 of the Founders' Fable, we're talking with Mike Jackson: Managing Owner at Agriblock Farms, aka...
Challenges with Staffing a Project: Is an Outsourced Dedicated Team for You?
A Dedicated Team is a hybrid development team that plugs directly into your team, and is able to...
Slingy’s Daredevil Spotlight – Nicholas Karels with Goodmaps
In this of Slingy's Daredevil Spotlight episode, we're talking with Nicholas Karels from Goodmaps: an organization providing a...
6 Things I Learned From Spending a Day with the Most Influential Women in Tech
The Girl in Tech Conference was last week, and our Director of Marketing and New Business Savannah Cherry...
Generational Gap in Tech
How does age influence how we look at Tech? Today, we'll talk to some of our team about...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 20 – Harry Wilson
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Slingy’s Daredevil Spotlight – Bit502
On Episode 9 of Slingy’s Daredevils, we’re talking with Dr. Bruce Jost & Jose Lopez from Bit502. It's...
Dedicated Software Team Vs. Staff Augmentation
Let’s face it - getting things done is harder than ever before. If you used to get pulled...
What is Innovation?
Whether you're on the bleeding edge or just starting out, innovation is a complex and everchanging thing ??...
Tech Debt: What is it, and How to Avoid It
When building something new, you always have two options: build it fast and cheap, or build it with...
Zoeller Sales Rep Portal – Slingshot Case Study
Watch as the Senior Product Owner and Senior Developer on the Zoeller Sales Rep Portal project walk you...
Agile vs Lean – Similarities and Differences
When you look at it, two dev methodologies stand out: Agile is widely popular, and Lean is one...
Slingy’s Daredevil Spotlight – Nick McRae with BroadLoop
For Episode 8 of Slingy’s Daredevil Spotlight, we’re talking with Nick McRae from BroadLoop: a construction logistics and...
How to Validate your Mobile App Idea
For a mobile app idea to come to life, there’s a lot of time and money involved. What...
Field Day
It's Field Day! Our big kids fought to see who was the best on the playground: Team Red...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 19 – Tendai Charasika
On episode 19, we're excited to sit down with Tendai Charasika. He's a high-performing leader with an innovative...
How to Help Ukraine
Ukraine still needs our help as they fight against Russian advances. Below is a list of charities and...
Super Steve
Steve is Slingshot's resident 'nice guy;' he's always ready to lend a helping hand. Thanks for your help...
How to Build a Successful Technology Roadmap
A technology roadmap is an essential tool for planning and executing successful technology projects. In this article, we'll...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 18 – Chris Weidmar
For episode 18 of the Founders' Fable, we're sitting down with Chris Weidmar! He's a technology leader with...
How to Foster Innovation in your Business
So how do you make innovation fun and interesting if you’ve never done it before? Dive on into...
Technology at the Derby
Grab your fascinators and your mint sprigs, because Derby is tomorrow! We can’t wait to see the latest...
How to Stand Out in Hiring as a Developer
The joys of being an adult: thanks to bills and needing to eat, we all need income and/or...
Slingy’s Daredevil Spotlight – Kent Cissell with EightTwenty
Welcome to Episode 7, where we're talking with Kent Cissell at EightTwenty, who is empowering people with a...
Jeopardy
Welcome to Slingshot's version of America's most popular answer-and-question game: Jeopardy! Where Slingy supplies the answers, and it's...
Development Firms vs Full-Time Employee
With remote work, inflation, and the Great Resignation, hiring developers has become a not-so-fun obstacle course. So as...
New Team Members Alert!
We’re so excited to share that we've added more members to the Slingshot crew! We'd like to introduce...
Scalability- Key Term Explanations
In our latest key term explanation, we move from design to development. Today we discuss scalable tech: it's...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 17 – Jennifer Williams
Our special guest for episode 17 is Jennifer Williams. She’s a Cuddle Clones co-founder who recently exited. Jennifer...
Slingy’s Daredevil Spotlight – Alisia McClain
Welcome to Episode 6 of Slingy's Daredevil Spotlight! #SlingysDaredevils - Today's episode were talking with Alisia McClain with...
Apple vs Android
It's the battle of the tech giants! Today, the Slingshot team will put Apple up against Android to...
Prototypes – Key Term Explanations
When it comes to software development, there's always more to learn. Chances are you've probably heard the term...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 16 – Roland Achenjang
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Slingy’s Daredevil Spotlight – Vahid Mockon @ Gli’s Techfirst
Today’s episode were talking with Vahid Mockon with GLI's TechFirst. You can reach out to Vahid via his...
Chris – Return to the Office
Now that Slingshot’s back in person, Chris isn’t the only one in the office. We’re happy to be...
Wireframes – Key Term Explanations
When it comes to software development, there's always more to learn. Chances are you've probably heard the term...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 15 – Natalia Bishop
In the first episode of 2022, we're sitting down with Natalia Bishop. She's a several-times founder who sits...
P3 Technology is Now Supporting Paragon Healthcare
At the end of 2021, P3 Technology indicated a big announcement was coming. We're excited to help them...
Saw Reenactment
Slingy wants to play a game ? ? ?
Slingy’s Daredevil Spotlight – John Flodder @ Rise Up Education
Today's episode were talking with John Flodder with Rise Up Education. Rise Up Education helps simplify the college...
App Store Policy Updates – January 2022
In 2021, Apple and Google both announced major changes to their app store policies. But why? What led...
Slingshot’s 2021 Recap
As we start into the new year, we’re looking back on everything that’s happened to Slingshot in one...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 14 – 2021 Review
In our final episode of 2021, we look back at our first year of The Founders' Fable. We'll...
Slingy’s Holiday Special
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Slingy’s Daredevil Spotlight – Amber Fields & Jarvis Moore @ Black UX Labs
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Welcome to the Team!
We’re so excited to share that we've added more members to the Slingshot crew! We'd like to introduce...
Seasonal Burnout
Seasonal burnout and seasonal depression: mental stresses that happen when the days get shorter. Thanks to the global...
Low Hanging Fruit – What is it, and How to Find It
These are your low hanging fruit. But what exactly does that mean? And how do you find them?...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 13 – Jessica Thurmond & Monica Schmiede
On episode 13, we're talking with Jessica Thurmond & Monica Schmiede at Athelo, which is a startup focusing...
Why Upfront Costs Shouldn’t Scare You
Today, you’ll take a look at the average project cost breakdown vs our own. Through this exercise, you’ll...
Slingy’s Daredevil Spotlight – Karyn Moskowitz & New Roots
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Xamarin vs React Native
Today, we’ll be discussing the pros and cons of both Xamarin and React Native. Then we’ll have 7...
Interview with our Developers
Today we’re talking with some of our developers. Questions we cover include: What is good code? What does...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 12 – Sada Wane
This spooky October episode has us sitting down with Sada Wane: a multi-time founder who is currently working...
Wanda the Witch
There's a chill in the air; something wicked this way comes. Wanda is a little hard to work...
Slingy’s Daredevil Spotlight – Ashley Barrow & Statue of Excellence
Welcome to the first ever episode of Slingy's Daredevil Spotlight! In our newest monthly series, we'll be talking...
What is a Design Phase, and Why You Need It
At Slingshot, we believe “beauty and functionality shouldn’t be afterthoughts.” By taking time to make sure your product...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 11 – Bob Doligale & Kevin Foley
On episode 11, we're talking with our first ever duo! Bob Doligale and Kevin Foley started Splash Analytics...
Interview with our Leadership
Today we're talking with some of our designers and managers. One question: Why does Slingshot do things the...
Innovation in Louisville: What is that “Lightning in a Bottle?”
In today’s business climate, you’re either innovating or falling behind. Innovative companies are growing faster, staying ahead of...
P3 Technology Announcement
We’re excited to help announce P3 Technology: a proprietary case management platform built specifically for patient services. P3...
Armadillo Announcement
Slingshot is thrilled to announce our partnership with one of Louisville’s newest companies; Armadillo Home Solutions, a new-age...
Interview with our Designers and Managers
Today we're talking with some of our designers and managers.
The Founders’ Fable Episode 10 – Chris Combs
Double digits! Chris Combs is our episode 10 guest. His current company LinkSquares raised $40 million in their...
What to Consider when Building your MVP
If you’ve got too many features, it can distract and overwhelm your users. To make them happy, you...
Slingshot Spotted by Clutch Among Nashville’s Top App Developers 2021
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Slingy’s Flaming Hoop
WARNING: Do not try this at home! Slingy loves doing crazy, daredevil-ish stunts. Today, he will attempt his...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 9 – Carla Dearing
This Summer Spectacular, aka episode 9, features Carla Dearing. She's a multi-time founder and investor with an expertise...
Why I Became a Designer – Interviews with our Team
Our group of designers have a great variety of specialties and identities. Whether you’re interested in one day...
Children’s Meeting
As you probably know, we call ourselves Big Kids. Some people wonder if that means were childish, but...
Returning to Work – A Slingshot Perspective
While Slingshot is still working on getting the office ready for our team, we wanted to show you...
Castaway Chris
Since the pandemic started, Chris is the only one still in the office. We’ll be home soon, Chris!
The Founders’ Fable Episode 8 – Paul Ford
This month we're speaking with Paul Ford: an insurtech expert who has several startups under his belt. We'll...
Happy Summer Solstice!
Slingy and the team want to wish you a happy ~official~ start to Summer. Have a great Summer...
Gender vs Sex – How Gender Identity affects Data Collection
This Pride Month, we’d like to discuss how gender identity impacts data collection (specifically in our Research phase)...
Slingy’s Origin Story
We're so excited to introduce our newest team member: Slingy! But, where did Slingy come from? What’s his...
Welcome to the Team!
As the weather heats up in Louisville, we decided to bring more friends to the Slingshot party. Our...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 7 – Greg Langdon
We're mixing it up a bit! This episode we sit down with Greg Langdon: an investor & startup...
How to Find Your Focus, Timing, and Yourself – The Founders’ Fable Recap
In January, we officially launched The Slingshot Ventures podcast titled The Founders’ Fable. We’ve been blown away by...
Working from Home – A Slingshot Perspecitve
Since March 16th, 2020, Slingshot has been operating almost 100% remote (Well, we do have one of our...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 6 – Charley Miller
Our April episode has us meeting with Charley Miller. He's a well experienced founder with several industries under...
Earth Day 2021 and Technology – How You Can help
You don’t have to make life-altering choices today to help the environment. Even a small change is a...
User Testing in Development – Is it Necessary?
When user testing is brought up, there is sometimes push back: why would you want to spend time...
Why I Became a Developer – Interviews with our Team
Our team of developers have a wide range of expertise's and personalities. Each one had a different journey...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 5 – Lydia Henshaw
For our Women's history month episode, we're sitting down with Lydia Henshaw. She's the founder and CEO of...
Research in Development – Is it Necessary?
Today, software development needs a research phase to help you understand your users problems as well as the...
Meet our New Members
We're getting closer to the end of Q1, as well as Springtime! As the flowers start to bloom...
The Founders’ Fable Episode 4 – Steve Huey
Our 4th episode of The Founders' Fable has us talking with Steve Huey: a Kentucky entrepreneurial Hall of...
How Cost of Development Changes over Time
Almost everyone knows the saying time is money, but what does that mean for development? While the idea...
Maintaining a Mobile App After Development
We’ve discussed the costs and steps involved in creating a mobile app, as well as how to publish...
The Founder’s Fable Podcast Release
It’s been months in the making, and it’s finally here! Welcome to the Founder’s Fable, where we all...
Slingshot and EHX are Ready to Rock and Roll in E-commerce
Electro-Harmonix, known as EHX, is the most badass provider of musical effects equipment. Read how the EHX project...
Our Team is Growing!
We’re very excited to start 2021 off with some good news! With all the fun and exciting projects...
2020 Lookback & 2021 Predictions
2020 was most definitely a rollercoaster. We think it’s right to say that no one will ever be...
Happy Holidays! | Daredevil Spotlight – Santa Claus
To spread a little festive cheer, we’d like to do a Daredevil Spotlight on a cheerful old fellow...
Slingshot launches new MetLife Mobile App
MetLife is one of the largest insurance providers around the world. PetFirst is a longstanding client of ours....
Why Not to Build Custom Software
While we would love for you to develop custom software with us, our biggest core value is integrity....
Slingshot Completes Audit for Official SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance
Slingshot has received our SOC2 compliance certification! We're excited to talk about what that means for our clients...
Pros and Cons of Offshoring
If you’re anywhere near a business's operations, then you've probably heard the word offshoring. It’s one of those...
New Roots Has Launched
Learn about how New Roots was changing the community, and how by utilizing technology, they’ll be able to...
Innovations in Healthcare Technology – Voice Technology
For the past few decades, Voice Technology has been changing the way we look at products and healthcare...
Say Hello to Our New Friends!
The Slingshot family is growing by two! With all the awesome projects we’ve been doing this year, we...
Daredevil Day
Our lives have been being daredevils. We are Slingshot. We are daredevils.
Questions about Mobile Development
A lot of our clients worry about the same thing: they don’t have experience in technology, so how...
Slingshot is a 2020 National Clutch Leader
Slingshot has been named a leader in the national Clutch report on the top B2B companies in the...
How to Demonstrate ROI and Execute Projects Successfully
When spending your company’s budget, you need to make rational decisions. A large project can benefit your company,...
Mean Girls Parody
This video is so fetch!
Goodfirms Feature
David was featured in a GoodFirms interview spotlighting amazing CEOs! Check out the full interview on our GoodFirms...
Sleepover
Getting paid to sleep - what a dream job! You're invited to the Slingshot Sleepover! Michael doesn't seem...
Slingshot launches new startup arm: Slingshot Ventures
Here is our Slingshot Ventures Announcement! Read about what it is, whose involved, and how you can become...
The Best Mobile Apps for your Small Business
Businesses owners are in charge of so much; what are some business apps that can help make your...
What’s it like working at Slingshot?
Our office is a fun and exciting place with a ball pit and Jenga tournaments, but what exactly...
Pros and Cons of Outsourcing
With the overwhelming growth of corporate responsibility, you may be looking into outsourcing your technological development. Is this...
What is a Big Kid?
What is a Big kid? Be excited to learn, Have curiosity, Love to have fun, Be Mature with...
Vacation Day
Sometimes we all need a vacation day.
The Ugly Reality of Software Development
Since the movie from 1966, we’ve all been talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly of...
Hide and Seek
Maybe we can't do everything from home...
Publishing a Mobile App to iOS and Android App Stores
Once the development process is complete, you’ll want users to be able to download it. Today, we'll discuss...
What is a Daredevil?
Learn all about why we call ourselves daredevils.
Daredevil Spotlight – Karyn Moskowitz
Karyn Moskowitz is our dream partner: a passionate dreamer with a drive to help people. Today, we’re taking...
What is Slingshot?
Slingshot is a software development company, but we are also Big Kids & Daredevils. What exactly do we...
Daredevil Spotlight – Ryan Quinn
At Slingshot, we like to work with people who have big dreams and want to take the leap....
UofL Announcement
Recently, we've been playing with the University of Louisville's College of Business to build a mobile app that...
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ
Now more than ever we’re all a bunch of curious cats: we all want to know as much...
Why we’re Big Kids and Daredevils
Recently, we asked this question in a very pointed way. We’ve had a lot of change over the...
What are the Common Myths about Development?
With the level of knowledge sharing we have today, it can seem impossible to figure out what’s fact...
Positive News Roundup
Right now, it is so important to focus on the positives. We’ve compiled a list of positive news...
Slingshot’s Favorite COVID-19 Restaurants
We need to support our local businesses during this pandemic. Here are Slingshot member’s favorite restaurants that are...
How to Build a Mobile App
We’ve already discussed what it’ll cost you to make a mobile app, but how do you do it?...
Named Top Development Company by Techreviewer
Today, there are thousands of software development companies across the United States. Here at Slingshot, we’re not your...
How to Stay Connected during COVID-19
As you are aware, our world is currently facing an international crisis: the COVID-19 virus. As members of...
How Much it Costs to Build a Mobile App
Today, there are over 3 billion smartphone users. That’s 40,000 football stadiums! Or 2,000 Manhattans! Or 5,565,218 airplanes!...
What is an Empathy Architect?
Empathy Architect - Building Understanding for Connection Today’s world can be… well, exhausting. It can feel like you’re...
New Roots – Launching an Update
The Story We’ve always wanted to strap ourselves into a rocket and launch ourselves into space. ? But...
Form And Function Are One
Invest In Design In an increasingly digital age, consumers, customers, and employees have come to expect seamless online...
Slingshot Named A Leading B2B Company In Kentucky
In the digital age, it’s easy to get caught up in the complex trends in software development and...
Does Software Design Matter To You?
A Quick Checklist... If you’re reading this blog you probably agree that well designed software matters and is...
How to Build Better Software – 3 Steps
As anyone who has been associated with the undertaking of a new software project, we all want what’s...
Launch Winner Announced!
The Winner Is...
Launch Semi-Finalists Announced!
Today, with great excitement, Slingshot announces we have selected six semi-finalists for our Launch initiative! We had almost...
Slingshot Competes in Plane Pull, Raises Money for SOKY
At Slingshot, our idea at success is helping our partners bring game-changing ideas to life. Recently, the Slingshot...
2 Things Required for Innovation
To be innovative requires big bold ideas but also the ability to pivot should you encounter feedback that...
Slingshot Announces Launch!
Today, Slingshot is excited to announce we’re launching a charitable initiative to give away our services to design...
Innovate with the Lean Process: Hear us speak
Leadership Johnson County at Franklin College regularly puts on events to foster collaboration and innovation. Join Slingshot CEO...
We are Speaking at Code PaLOUsa 2018
March 29-30th; Louisville, KY. www.codepalousa.com Slingshot is happy to announce we’ll be speaking in three different tracks at...
Slingshot in the News with TechRepublic!
Building an effective open floor plan office requires more than putting employees in one big room with standing...
Slingshot is an Official AWS Partner!
As of February 15th, Slingshot is proud to announce we are an official Amazon AWS Partner! At Slingshot...
We are Speaking! Lean & Design Studio Workshop
Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM (EDT) New Albany, IN Slingshot is happy to...
Lean Stories – The Power of Interviews
Today was a proud moment. Together, with our client, a key decision was made. True, we make lots...
A Kickoff to Remember
November 2nd was declared “Slingshot Day” by the Mayor’s office, in honor of our grand relaunch. We’re greatly...
Slingshot has Arrived
Today, it’s with great excitement that I’m announcing igNew has officially changed its name to Slingshot. For us,...
The Founders' Fable Podcast
Hosted by two friends, Dan and Savannah, this podcast explores the unconventional realities of building a startup. Through honest conversations with each other and guest entrepreneurs, they share insights on mindset, practical advice, and the startup experience in the Louisville area.
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