Taste & Judgment
Knowing what to build matters more than knowing how. Scope as a skill, restraint as a strategy, taste as a moat.
Taste & Judgment
The Real Cost of Building an MVP in 2026
Honest breakdown of MVP costs: agency, freelancer, AI-native, and DIY. What drives cost, what doesn't, and how scope affects your budget.
How to Scope an MVP Without Wasting Money
A practical guide to scoping your first product. Start with the one thing that needs validation, not a feature list.
Hiring a Developer vs. Using AI to Build Your Product
The three paths to building software: hire, outsource, or use AI tools with professional finishing. Honest comparison of cost, speed, and trade-offs.
The MVP That Actually Works
What makes an MVP useful versus what makes it a waste. Focus on the one thing that needs validation. Ship ugly where it doesn't matter, polish where it does.
Scope Is a Skill
How to scope a project so it ships in days, not months. The art of cutting scope without cutting value, and real examples of what to include versus defer.