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Notes on product design, MVPs and building for early-stage startups.

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Process

Sprints or retainers? How to choose the right way to work with a design partner

Fixed-scope sprints and monthly retainers both work well, just for different situations. A plain comparison of how each one works, where it shines and where it falls short.

IbrahimSep 16, 20263 min read

Startups · Product

The founder’s dilemma: launch now, or build a little more?

Every founder reaches the point where the product is almost ready. Here is a practical way to decide whether to ship it or keep building, without pretending there is one right answer.

IbrahimSep 9, 20264 min read
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