MVP Development·Apr 26, 2026·5 min readHow to Scope an MVP in 48 HoursMost founders over-scope their MVPs and waste months building the wrong thing. Here's a repeatable 48-hour process to define what to build first.#MVP#startup#product#founders
·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 5, 2026·6 min readHow to Scope a Software Project (So You Don't Blow the Budget)Learn how to scope a software project the right way. This founder-friendly guide covers what scoping is, why budgets blow up, and how to protect yours.#software development#project management#startup#MVP
·Apr 2, 2026·5 min readHow to Write a Product Requirements Document (Without Overcomplicating It)A product requirements document doesn't have to be a 40-page monster. Here's a simple, founder-friendly guide to writing a PRD that actually helps you ship faster.#product#startup#mvp#planning
·Mar 30, 2026·6 min readHow to Validate Your App Idea Without Building AnythingBefore you spend months building, learn how to validate your app idea in weeks — no code required. These 5 proven methods will save you time, money, and frustration.#validation#startup#MVP#founders
·Mar 29, 2026·6 min readHow to Choose a Tech Stack for Your MVP (Without Overthinking It)Choosing the right tech stack for your MVP doesn't have to be complicated. Here's a practical, non-technical guide to making the decision fast — and getting to market without over-engineering.#MVP#startup#tech stack#product development
·Mar 28, 2026·5 min readBuild vs Buy: When to Use No-Code vs Custom DevelopmentChoosing between no-code vs custom development is one of the most important decisions a founder makes. Here's a clear framework to help you pick the right path.#no-code#custom development#founders#MVP
·Mar 27, 2026·7 min readWhy Most MVPs Fail (And How to Build One That Doesn't)Most MVPs fail — not because the idea was bad, but because founders make the same avoidable mistakes. Here's what goes wrong and how to build an MVP that actually works.#MVP#startup#product development#founders
·Mar 26, 2026·6 min read5 Signs Your Product Needs a Technical AuditIs your app slow, unreliable, or bleeding money on infrastructure? Here are 5 clear signs your product needs a technical audit — and what to do about it.#technical audit#software development#MVP#startup
·Mar 25, 2026·6 min readWhat to Do When Your App Goes Viral and You're Not ReadyYour app just blew up overnight. Servers are melting, users are flooding in, and you're nowhere near ready. Here's exactly what to do when your app goes viral and you're unprepared.#startup#MVP#scaling#viral growth
Hiring·Mar 24, 2026·6 min readHow to Write a Software Brief (So Developers Actually Build What You Want)A bad brief is the #1 reason projects go over budget and miss the mark. Here's how non-technical founders can write one that works.#software development#product brief#non-technical founders#MVP
Development·Mar 22, 2026·8 min readWhat Happens After You Launch Your MVP? (The Post-Launch Playbook)Launch isn't the finish line — it's the starting gun. Here's the 30-day playbook for turning your MVP launch into real traction: first users, feedback loops, and knowing when to iterate vs. pivot.#MVP#startup#launch#growth
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 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 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
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
MVP Development·Mar 8, 2026·8 min readHow Much Does It Cost to Build an MVP in 2026?Vague answers don't help you budget. Here's a real breakdown of MVP development costs — and how to get there for less.#mvp#cost#startup#budget
Startup·Mar 7, 2026·8 min readHow to Vet a Software Development Agency (Before You Get Burned)Most agencies look identical until you're 3 months in and $30K lighter. Here's how to actually tell the good ones from the rest.#agency#outsourcing#software development#mvp
Startup·Mar 6, 2026·8 min readHow to Find the Right Technical Partner for Your Startup (Not Just a Developer)Freelancer, agency, or technical partner? Here's how to tell the difference — and the 5 questions to ask before you hire anyone.#technical partner#startup#hiring#mvp
Product·Mar 6, 2026·7 min readThe MVP Scope Problem: Why Your Feature List Is Killing Your LaunchScope creep is the #1 killer of MVPs. Not the tech, not the team — the inability to say no. Here's how to fix it.#mvp#startup#product#scope creep
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
Software Development·Mar 5, 2026·7 min readWhy Non-Technical Founders Need a Technical Partner, Not Just a DeveloperMost founders hire developers. The ones who succeed hire technical partners. Here's the difference — and 5 questions to find the right one.#startup#technical partner#mvp#non-technical founder
Software Development·Mar 4, 2026·7 min readBuild vs Buy: When Should Startups Build Custom Software?Struggling to decide between off-the-shelf tools and custom software? Here are 5 clear signs your startup needs custom development — and when to hold off.#custom software#startup#build vs buy#MVP
Product Development·Feb 10, 2026·5 min readHow to Build a Production-Ready MVP in 6 WeeksA step-by-step framework for shipping your first product fast — without sacrificing quality or accumulating crippling technical debt.#mvp#startup#software-development#product