Technical Strategy·May 19, 2026·20 min readHow to Avoid Technical DebtTechnical debt is the silent killer of startups. Here's how to recognize it, manage it, and avoid letting it destroy your company's future.#technical debt#development#code quality#scaling
Product Development·May 15, 2026·14 min readWhen to Replace Your MVP with a Real ProductYour MVP got traction. Customers are using it. But it's built with duct tape and bubble gum. How do you know when it's time to replace your MVP with a properly engineered product?#MVP#product#scaling#rebuilding
Technical Guides·May 1, 2026·5 min readHow to Write a Software Spec That Developers Actually FollowMost software specs get ignored because they're written for the wrong audience. Here's how to write a spec that actually guides what gets built.#software spec#product#founders#development
·Apr 9, 2026·5 min readWhat to Do When Your Developer Goes SilentYour developer goes silent and your project is stalled. Here's a founder's playbook for what to do right now — and how to make sure it never happens again.#founders#development#project management#MVP
·Apr 7, 2026·6 min readHow to Onboard a New Developer Without Losing 2 Weeks of MomentumLearn how to onboard a developer the right way — with a first-day checklist, codebase handoff guide, and the common mistakes founders make that kill momentum.#hiring#development#startup#founders
Development·Mar 21, 2026·8 min readHow Long Does It Take to Build an App? (Honest Answer by App Type)Simple app, SaaS, marketplace, mobile, AI product — real timeline ranges for each, what kills timelines, and how AI-assisted development changes the math.#development#MVP#startup#timeline
Development·Mar 20, 2026·8 min readHow to Write a Software Development Contract (That Actually Protects You)The standard dev shop contract protects them, not you. Here are the 5 clauses to negotiate, the red flags to reject, and the milestone payment structure that cuts your risk in half.#development#legal#startup#contracts
Development·Mar 19, 2026·9 min readDev Shop vs. Freelancer vs. In-House: Which Should You Choose?Wrong model means 2x cost and 3x timeline. Here's a clear decision matrix based on project scope, budget, and how central software is to your business — so you can stop second-guessing and start building.#development#startup#outsourcing#MVP
Development·Mar 18, 2026·9 min readOffshore Software Development: What Startups Actually Get WrongMost offshore failures aren't about the team — they're about how founders set it up. Here's the real framework: what works, what doesn't, and when offshore is actually the right call.#development#startup#outsourcing#offshore
Development·Mar 17, 2026·9 min readHow to Hire a Developer (Without Getting Burned)Most founders get burned on their first developer hire. Here's the actual playbook: where to find them, how to vet them without technical knowledge, and the red flags that signal trouble before you sign anything.#development#startup#hiring#MVP
Development·Mar 16, 2026·8 min readHow to Choose the Right Tech Stack for Your Startup (2026)Founders waste months arguing about tech stacks. Here's a practical framework: what actually matters at each stage, what to avoid, and why boring tech usually wins.#development#startup#tech stack#MVP
Strategy·Mar 15, 2026·8 min readHow to Validate Your Startup Idea Before Writing Any CodeMost founders build the wrong thing. Here's a concrete validation playbook — 5 tactics in order of speed and cost — so you know you're building something people will pay for before you spend a dollar on development.#startup#MVP#validation#development
Development·Mar 14, 2026·8 min readHow to Rescue a Stalled Software ProjectYour project is 70% done and completely stuck. Before you panic or start over, here's exactly what to do: audit, decide, and find the right team to get it across the finish line.#development#project management#startup#MVP
Development·Mar 13, 2026·8 min readHow to Build a SaaS MVP in 2026 (Without Overbuilding It)Most SaaS MVPs fail before they launch — not because the idea is bad, but because the scope was wrong. Here's what to actually build in v1, what to skip entirely, and how to know when you're done.#SaaS#MVP#startup#development
Development·Mar 12, 2026·9 min readHow to Write a Technical Brief (When You're Not Technical)Most non-technical founders waste weeks in back-and-forth with developers because their briefs are too vague. Here's a practical framework and fill-in-the-blank template to communicate what you need — and get real quotes.#MVP#startups#planning#development
Startup·Mar 11, 2026·7 min readDo You Need a Fractional CTO? (Or Just a Better Dev Partner?)Non-technical founders often search for a fractional CTO when what they actually need is a trusted technical build partner. Here's how to tell the difference — and how to find the right fit.#startup#CTO#technical leadership#MVP
Hiring·Mar 10, 2026·8 min readDevelopment Agency vs Freelancer: Which One Is Right for Your Startup?Non-technical founders agonize over this choice. Here's a real framework — with clear criteria, hidden cost breakdowns, and red flags to watch for on both sides.#hiring#development#startup#agency
Development·Mar 9, 2026·8 min readHow to Build a Marketplace MVP (The Right Way)Multi-sided platforms fail differently than regular MVPs. Here's the correct sequence: what to build first, what to skip, and how to avoid the common traps that kill marketplace startups before they launch.#MVP#marketplace#startup#development
Startup·Mar 5, 2026·8 min readRunning Out of Runway Before Your MVP Is Done? Here's How to RecoverMost founders in this situation think they have two options. They actually have three — and the third one wins.#mvp#startup#runway#fundraising