July 24, 2026 • Guides
Build vs. buy: when off-the-shelf stops fitting your business
Most businesses should buy. Here are the four specific signals that mean it's time to build — and how to tell them apart...
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What we're learning building software for founders — costs, trade-offs and the decisions we'd make differently.
July 17, 2026 • Guides
MVP or full build? A founder's guide to scoping your first release
The MVP conversation usually goes wrong because both sides mean something different by it. Here's a way to decide that d...
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What custom software should actually cost a founder
Why quotes for the same project range from $15k to $400k, what's actually driving the number, and how to tell which end ...
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