Mike Veerman

Mike Veerman

22 posts
Do we even need a moat?

Do we even need a moat?

A technical moat is often seen as a product's defensive edge, but does every product really need one? For AI products, the choice between building proprietary tech or leveraging existing solutions like OpenAI is complex. True value lies in solving customer problems—not just in owning the technology.

Scaling the A team

Scaling the A team

In recent audits, I've noticed a less obvious pattern: overly talented start-up teams. While smart, experienced teams thrive early on, they struggle to scale. Scaling requires structure, documentation, and room to grow talent in-house.

Pragmatic ways of keeping documentation up to date

Pragmatic ways of keeping documentation up to date

While documentation is vital, too much can lead to outdated or duplicate content. To manage it, consolidate docs in one platform, separate live from historical content, archive outdated ones, move technical docs closer to code, and encourage sharing links to foster a documentation culture.

Infrastructure is a business decision

Infrastructure is a business decision

Learn how non-technical metrics can help control operational costs in tech startups. This article explains the importance of understanding real infrastructure costs and the cost of change to prevent your business expenses from spiraling out of control.

Backups. How much is enough?

Backups. How much is enough?

Google Cloud's data loss incident highlights the need for robust backups. Regular backups and storing snapshots are crucial. Practicing data restoration every 6-12 months ensures readiness. Adapt strategies as systems evolve to manage data loss risks effectively.

Five documents every startup should have

Five documents every startup should have

Documentation is vital in remote organizations. Companies with little documentation often struggle to get started. With this pragmatic advice however you can get the ball rolling. These are five documents every startup should have, and you can get started with them today. 

Don't become a code review bottleneck

Don't become a code review bottleneck

Transform code reviews from a bottleneck to a team effort. Balance quality and productivity by engaging everyone in reviews, automating minor checks, and fostering a culture of code quality. Make your reviews sustainable now.

How to communicate a roadmap to VCs and investors

How to communicate a roadmap to VCs and investors

What do investors and VCs care about when they ask for your roadmap? How do you gain their trust while presenting them? How manage expectations?

CTO sounding board: our new leadership mentoring service for SaaS CTOs and tech leaders

CTO sounding board: our new leadership mentoring service for SaaS CTOs and tech leaders

We often see competent technical leaders struggling to balance responsibilities in growing software teams. To help them, we now offer coaching and mentoring for SaaS CTOs with our new CTO Sounding Board service.

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