A technical founder argues that building the technology is the easy part of a startup; the real challenge is business strategy, distribution, and market focus.
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Tips for high-level individual contributors on balancing operational fires with strategic goals using business and industry awareness.
A software engineer reflects on the importance of quality in software development, drawing from open source experience and building Mergify.
Analyzes Prusa's business struggles in the 3D printing market, arguing their issues stem from a lack of business model diversification, not open-source licensing changes.
A founder's reflection on evolving from an 'engineering-driven' to a more balanced company culture that equally values design, product, and business expertise.
Discusses building a sustainable business model first when creating free and open source software (FOSS) to ensure financial success.
A developer's guide on deciding whether to offer content for free or charge for it, focusing on building trust and demonstrating value.
Discusses the pitfalls of short-term, quarterly-focused business strategies in tech companies and the advantages of long-term planning.
An analysis arguing Google's future is at risk if it doesn't focus on its core search and advertising business, instead of diversifying into other products.
