Real-world notes for founders navigating the messy road from idea to launched product.
Warning signs that a development agency will waste your money and time. Learn what to watch for before you sign the contract, not after.
Should you hire a freelancer or an agency for your startup? An honest comparison of costs, capabilities, risks, and situations where each option wins.
Build an internal team or hire a dev agency? A framework for deciding based on timeline, budget, risk tolerance, and what you're building.
"Stuck with an underperforming dev agency? Here's how to exit cleanly, recover your codebase, transition to a new team, and avoid burning months of work."
"Offshore saves money but adds communication overhead. Local costs more but moves faster. Real cost comparison and decision framework for choosing dev team location."
You need to hire developers but don't speak the language. Here's exactly how to communicate your vision without technical expertise, including a copy-paste template.
Your 6-week MVP is now 4 months in with no launch date. Features keep getting added, timelines keep slipping. Here's how to stop the bleeding and actually ship.
