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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.
AI tools are reshaping how junior engineers approach problems, often replacing simple solutions with overly complex ones. Here’s why foundational thinking still matters. A real-life case of AI over-engineering gone wrong highlights why understanding problem domains still beats prompting.
Single points of failure (SPOF) in startups lead to lost revenue, delays, and investor concerns. Building a documentation culture early reduces risk and ensures scalability.
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.
Selecting the right tech stack is critical for AI startups. Python is essential for data science, but the backend, frontend, and infrastructure choices determine scalability and efficiency. Explore the best tech stack combinations, hosting tools, and ETL solutions to future-proof your AI startup.
Startups thrive on rapid growth, but when it comes to scaling talent, they often hit a wall. Enterprise-style feedback systems sound great—until they become a productivity sink. So how can you build structured talent development without overcomplicating things?
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.
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?
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.