Andreas Creten
Startups don't need corporate culture
Startups often mimic corporates to impress clients or adapt to new hires, but this can stifle the agility they need to succeed. In this post, we explore how corporate habits can slow progress and why startups should prioritise speed and adaptability over rigid processes.
The fate of being too early
Strava's new AI-driven Athlete Intelligence brought me back to Addapp, the startup I co-founded nearly a decade ago. We used data from devices like Apple Watch to offer insights, like how your run affected your sleep, using traditional data science. Being ahead of time is not always good.
Framework junkies
Developers are increasingly focusing on frameworks like Laravel or React, but deep knowledge of the underlying programming language is crucial. Mastering the basics enables better problem-solving, performance optimization, and flexibility across different frameworks or languages.
The right tool for the job
What framework or coding language should founders of SaaS startups choose when they start building a new software product.
Why don't you look at the codebase?
When auditing software companies, we don't only look at the codebase. The value of an audit lies in understanding the broader context of the company. By interviewing, we uncover the real issues.
The secret sauce to high-performing teams: leadership, trust, and autonomy
Empowering teams in modern workspaces means shifting from traditional management to a trust-based, autonomous culture. This approach enhances performance, especially remotely, by emphasizing purpose before results and fostering open communication and accountability.
Be boring
In discussions with non-tech managers, buzzwords often mask understanding. My view: use tech pragmatically, focusing on proven tools. Innovation matters, but clarity and long-term stability are key. Managers should demystify tech jargon and ensure meaningful application.
A framework to deal with technical debt
Are there any specific product management framseworks to deal with technical debt?
Navigating corporate measures with creativity
Discover ingenious ways to navigate frustrating security measures and bypass obstacles. Don't be bound by rigid policies; creativity triumphs over compliance.
The Compassionate Shift in Tech Language
Evolving language in tech is not just about changing terms; it's about empathy, inclusiveness, and understanding the impact of our words.
Pulse Episode 13: Jason Fried on Trust, Hiring, and Rehiring
Andreas talks with Jason Fried, founder of 37signals (Basecamp), about rehiring and trust in the workplace. They discuss the "trust battery," representing trust levels and its fluctuations. Jason emphasizes enthusiasm and fit in hiring, and they explore rehiring former employees and role dynamics.
Busting the Rebuild Bias
Caught in a vendor's web, a client believed a total rebuild was their only option. Discover how we unravelled this myth and saved them time, money, and risk while exposing the industry's flawed advice on web application development.
How to run a good all-hands meeting
Our only company-wide meeting happens on Mondays, and this is how it looks. We're happy to share some tips on how to run an all-hands meeting properly.
The Importance of Small Details for Diversity and Inclusion
Sometimes, the most minor details can make the most significant impact. As an established company based in Belgium, we have always embraced our madewithlove.be domain name, despite our global reach. But a revelation during an annual retreat discussion on diversity changed everything.
Why you should code your infrastructure
Have trouble documenting your infrastructure? Infrastructure as code might be the solution you are looking for.