Notes on building.
Guides on mobile apps, web platforms and AI products. Cost breakdowns, stack comparisons and how we ship.
AI for Healthcare Administration: Billing, Coding, and Claims
U.S. healthcare burns over $500 billion a year on administrative waste. AI-powered billing, coding, and claims automation is finally making that number shrink, and the ROI is measurable within months.
AI & strategy · Jun 19, 2026 · 14 min read
Distribution Over Product: Why Building Is the Easy Part in 2026
AI tools slashed the cost of building software by 10x, but acquiring users is just as hard as ever. The founders winning in 2026 are the ones who solve distribution first and build second.
AI & strategy · Jun 19, 2026 · 14 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Dog Walking App in 2026?
Building a dog walking app is more nuanced than cloning Rover. Here is a realistic breakdown of what it actually costs, what features drive the price up, and where you can save money without sacrificing quality.
Cost & planning · Jun 19, 2026 · 14 min read
Session Replay vs Heatmaps vs Product Analytics: What to Use
Session replays, heatmaps, and product analytics answer fundamentally different questions about your users. Here is how to pick the right tool for your stage, budget, and goals.
Technology · Jun 18, 2026 · 14 min read
Edge Functions vs Serverless vs Containers: Where to Run Code
Your code has to run somewhere. Choosing between edge functions, serverless, and containers determines your latency, costs, and operational complexity for years to come.
Technology · Jun 18, 2026 · 14 min read
Mobile App Onboarding UX: Patterns That Reduce Day-1 Churn
25% of users abandon a new app after a single session. The difference between apps that retain and apps that hemorrhage users almost always comes down to the first 60 seconds of onboarding.
Technology · Jun 18, 2026 · 14 min read
App Store Screenshots and Metadata: ASO Guide for Startups
Your app store listing is a landing page, and most founders treat it like an afterthought. Here is how to optimize every screenshot, keyword, and metadata field to turn browsers into downloads.
Technology · Jun 18, 2026 · 14 min read
Design System ROI: When and How to Build One for Your Startup
Most startups build a design system too early or too late. This guide gives you a concrete ROI framework, team size thresholds, and a phased roadmap so you invest at the exact moment it pays off.
Technology · Jun 18, 2026 · 14 min read
AI-Native Service Companies: Why YC Bets Big on Them in 2026
Y Combinator's latest batches reveal a decisive pivot: AI-native service companies are replacing traditional SaaS as the default startup model. Here is why, and what it means for founders building right now.
AI & strategy · Jun 18, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build an AI-Powered Help Desk and Ticketing System
Most help desks still run on manual triage and canned responses. Here is how to build one that classifies tickets with LLMs, suggests responses to agents, and resolves common issues automatically.
How to build · Jun 17, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build a Corporate Wellness and Mental Fitness App 2026
Corporate wellness is a $85B market where most apps fail because they treat employees like consumers. Here is how to build a mental fitness platform that HR teams actually buy and employees actually use.
How to build · Jun 17, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build a Fertility and IVF Tracking App From Scratch
Fertility apps are one of the fastest-growing segments in femtech, yet most existing options are either too simplistic or ignore IVF entirely. Here is how to build one that actually serves the full spectrum of reproductive health.
How to build · Jun 17, 2026 · 14 min read