From Idea to MVP
Every startup begins with a problem worth solving. The key is validating your idea before investing months of development. Talk to potential users, build prototypes, and iterate fast. The goal of an MVP isn't perfection — it's learning.
Technical Decisions That Matter
Choose boring technology for your core infrastructure. Innovation should be in your product, not your tech stack. Use what your team knows best — speed matters more than using the latest framework.
That said, invest in good foundations: type safety, automated testing, CI/CD from day one. Technical debt accumulated early will slow you down when speed matters most.
Building Your Team
Start small. A founding team of 2-3 people who complement each other's skills is ideal. Look for people who ship consistently, not just those with impressive resumes. Culture forms in the first few hires.
Funding and Growth
- Bootstrap as long as possible to retain control and validate with real revenue
- Revenue is the best form of funding — it proves your idea works
- If you raise, raise enough to reach the next meaningful milestone
- Focus on unit economics from day one — growth without sustainability is a trap