Team and leadership

Team and leadership content by madewithlove. Helping SaaS startups and scale-ups build teams and software. Welcome to our knowledge base.

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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.

How to build roadmaps that can be used by engineering and product teams

How to build roadmaps that can be used by engineering and product teams

Roadmaps are essential tools for SaaS product development, bridging the gap between technical execution and product vision. They align teams and adapt to change; done wrong, they gather dust or sow frustration. Learn how to create collaborative, and actionable roadmaps that keep everyone on track.

Building the dream team for an AI startup

Building the dream team for an AI startup

Building an AI startup demands specialised roles like data scientists, engineers, and analysts to drive innovation. Discover what roles you need to hire first for a strong foundation to success.

How to stop depending on that one developer

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

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

Why founders need to care more about software licensing and SBOMs

Learn about the importance of SBOMs and software licensing for your SaaS startup.

How to manage technical debt as part of your agile process

How to manage technical debt as part of your agile process

How to manage technical debt effectively to keep startups agile with strategies for documenting and prioritising technical debt, integrating it into your roadmap, and creating a culture of continuous improvement. Keep your codebase healthy and your team productive with these actionable tips.

How to minimise the impact of developer onboarding

How to minimise the impact of developer onboarding

Discover strategies to optimise developer onboarding, minimise costs, and improve time-to-market. Learn how to tackle challenges like code complexity, technical stack adaptation, knowledge transfer, and team integration while fostering a supportive and productive environment for new hires.

SaaS due diligence report: 12 learnings for founders that want to secure their next funding round

SaaS due diligence report: 12 learnings for founders that want to secure their next funding round

Auditing startups goes beyond the technical at madewithlove. Here are key lessons to help startups secure funding and scale effectively. From creating better communication and documentation to balancing technical debt and leadership, discover the insights that can shape your startup's future.

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