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Technical due diligence is broken: going beyond the checklist

Technical due diligence is broken: going beyond the checklist

Most technical due diligence audits focus on code quality and tooling, but the real risk lies in invisible processes, fragile teams, and product chaos, which is why madewithlove audits the full stack of your organisation, from code to culture.

What would it cost to rebuild this software from scratch?

What would it cost to rebuild this software from scratch?

Evaluating the cost of rebuilding software from scratch involves more than counting development hours; it requires recognising the invisible value of user feedback, lessons learned, and embedded experience.

Making progress without a technical leader

Making progress without a technical leader

Startups without a technical co-founder can still build great products, but only if they avoid the usual traps of overengineering, needless infrastructure, and late developer involvement.

Due diligence for AI startups: what actually matters

Due diligence for AI startups: what actually matters

Founders and investors due diligence: how to dig beneath the “AI-powered” facade and verify that their systems won’t break in secret.

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.

Another early-stage SaaS founders dilemma: buy a pre-built app or build one from scratch

Another early-stage SaaS founders dilemma: buy a pre-built app or build one from scratch

Should SaaS founders buy or build their MVP? We compare pre-built apps vs custom development across cost, time, scalability, and code quality — so you can choose the right foundation for your product.

🌶️ SaaS startups should never use microservices. Like, never-ever.

🌶️ SaaS startups should never use microservices. Like, never-ever.

Many SaaS startups over-engineer their architecture with microservices. Here's why that's usually a costly mistake—and what to do instead.

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.

When don't you need a fractional CTO

When don't you need a fractional CTO

Does every startup need an interim CTO? Fractional CTOs can accelerate growth and solve complex challenges—when brought in at the right time. Learn when it’s too early, too risky, or simply not the right fit for your business.

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