Finding your North Star Metric
Scaling a startup is exciting—but chaotic. Teams often chase different priorities, leading to silos and lost focus. A North Star Metric can realign everyone around what matters most. Curious about how this works?
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Exploring LLM Options: Proprietary vs. Open Source
AI can be challenging. We break down three AI integration tiers—proprietary models, open-source solutions, and custom-built systems—to help you choose the right approach. From quick MVPs to scalable solutions, discover how to leverage AI effectively for your product.
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.
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.
Accessibility in mobile apps: considerations for startups
Accessibility isn’t just ethical—it’s essential for reaching a wider audience and creating loyalty. Designing apps with inclusivity in mind boosts engagement, ensures compliance, and sets your product apart in a competitive market.
Introducing URL: The Zero-Dependency, Framework-Agnostic State Manager
Say hello to URL 🚀 We’re excited to introduce URL, a zero-dependency, framework-agnostic solution that simplifies state management for modern web development. No installs. No complex tools. Just pure simplicity.
How to stop depending on that one developer
Key Person Risk (KPR) arises when a team relies too heavily on one specialist. To reduce this, shift their role to an advisor. The specialist guides, others do the work. It’s slow at first, but builds team knowledge, confidence, and better documentation.
Even ETL needs a roadmap
ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) is vital for data-heavy businesses but often begins with manual workflows. Companies should identify inefficiencies, prioritise automation, and design a scalable ETL roadmap that integrates human reviews and evolves with business growth.
Why founders need to care more about software licensing and SBOMs
Learn about the importance of SBOMs and software licensing for your SaaS startup.