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SaaS and custom software guides
Written for founders who want to ship owned software: how to scope, what to build first, and where a 14-day sprint is the wrong tool.
Process · 9 min read
How to scope a first SaaS system in 14 days
Fix time and budget, then scope. One workflow, one system, a clear handover.
Technical · 11 min read
SaaS MVP architecture: what to build in version one
Monolith, auth, database and API boundaries for a first SaaS product.
Strategy · 8 min read
When to build custom software instead of buying
The cases where an owned build beats another subscription.
Portals · 8 min read
When your SaaS needs a customer portal
One owned place for status, files and approvals instead of scattered email.
Technical · 9 min read
Stripe billing for SaaS MVPs
Plans, trials and webhooks without over-engineering payments on day one.