Yannick De Pauw

Yannick De Pauw

Leuven, Belgium
54 posts
AI writes bad code, but what if that’s the good news?

AI writes bad code, but what if that’s the good news?

Should engineers fear messy AI code or embrace it as a tool for fast product validation? This story reveals why your cleanest code might not be your most valuable contribution. Why founders will use AI generated code more and more for MVPs and prototyping and why engineers should embrace this.

The enshittification of the internet: are you building value or friction?

The enshittification of the internet: are you building value or friction?

AI agents shouldn’t become CAPTCHA solvers: discover how monetisation-driven UX patterns have turned the web into a hostile environment and what honest design can do to reverse the trend.

5 red flags for VCs when planning to invest in Seed or Series A companies

5 red flags for VCs when planning to invest in Seed or Series A companies

Discover the five most common technical-due-diligence red flags—from undersized or misaligned teams to “just-about-working” codebases—that VCs must spot before writing a cheque.

Making an impact by combining our services

Making an impact by combining our services

Madewithlove combines interim CTOs and staff engineers to help SaaS scale-ups align strategy with execution and build resilient tech teams.

Why involving engineers in product meetings saves time and money

Why involving engineers in product meetings saves time and money

Involving engineers in product specification meetings reduces costly iterations and accelerates feature launches for SaaS startups.

Should we really ship fast and break things?

Should we really ship fast and break things?

Should startups test everything before shipping? We break down how to balance testing with product velocity—and why 100% coverage is often the wrong goal.

Why engineers need a voice in the roadmap

Why engineers need a voice in the roadmap

A great product roadmap balances business goals with technical sustainability. Ignoring engineering input leads to technical debt and bottlenecks that slow growth. In this video, we discuss how SaaS teams can integrate engineering priorities into the roadmap for long-term success.

When to hire senior developers vs. juniors - the perfect team composition

When to hire senior developers vs. juniors - the perfect team composition

Senior developers bring expertise, long-term vision, and stability to complex SaaS projects, while juniors—when guided effectively—offer cost-efficiency and faster execution for well-defined tasks.

Are startups with a CTO as co-founder more successful?

Are startups with a CTO as co-founder more successful?

Should your CTO also be a co-founder? Discover how this spicy debate shapes startups' early passion and later growth, revealing the pivotal balance between emotional attachment and strategic execution. Get insights to make the right call for your company's stage and future.

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