Why don't you look at the codebase?
When auditing software companies, we don't only look at the codebase. The value of an audit lies in understanding the broader context of the company. By interviewing, we uncover the real issues.
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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The advantages of working with a specialized tech recruiter
Hiring tech talent is tough for startups. Partnering with tech recruiters helps by handling sourcing, screening, and initial interviews. They offer access to larger talent pools and reduce hiring mistakes.
Floating team members & priorities
In SaaS, shifting priorities and changing teams cause stress. Stable teams focus priorities but may lack roles, leaving floating members to juggle demands. A one-person service team can offer clarity, but careful prioritization and team restructuring are vital.
Five documents every startup should have
Documentation is vital in remote organizations. Companies with little documentation often struggle to get started. With this pragmatic advice however you can get the ball rolling. These are five documents every startup should have, and you can get started with them today.
The secret sauce to high-performing teams: leadership, trust, and autonomy
Empowering teams in modern workspaces means shifting from traditional management to a trust-based, autonomous culture. This approach enhances performance, especially remotely, by emphasizing purpose before results and fostering open communication and accountability.
Six signs your team needs to scale
Learn when your startup is ready to scale: signs include increased workloads, strained leadership, skill gaps, and declining quality. Discover the role of CTO coaching and external guidance from madewithlove for successful growth and innovation.
Don't become a code review bottleneck
Transform code reviews from a bottleneck to a team effort. Balance quality and productivity by engaging everyone in reviews, automating minor checks, and fostering a culture of code quality. Make your reviews sustainable now.
How to communicate a roadmap to VCs and investors
What do investors and VCs care about when they ask for your roadmap? How do you gain their trust while presenting them? How manage expectations?
Never hire senior developers*
When do SaaS startup founders know it's the right time to hire junior developers? And why is always hiring senior developers, not a good idea?