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Thoughts on custom software, product design, and building tools for mission-driven teams.

The SaaS-pocalypse Is Real. But It's Not What You Think.

February 2026

AI is making custom software faster and cheaper to build — but it's not magic. Here's what the SaaS-pocalypse means for nonprofits and ed-tech teams.

10 Warning Signs You've Outgrown Your Systems

January 2026

Does your team spend hours manually copying data between systems? These 10 warning signs reveal when nonprofits have outgrown their systems—and what to do about it.

How the Jobs to Be Done Framework Keeps Your Product Focused

November 2025

Adding more features won’t make your app better. The Jobs to Be Done framework helps you build only what matters—and keeps your MVP focused.

Stop Guessing: How to Actually Learn What Your Users Need

October 2025

Stop guessing what users want. This guide shows you how to conduct user interviews that uncover real insights and drive better product decisions.

What *product* really means (plain english)

October 2025

What we mean by ‘product’ — and why thinking in products, not projects, helps nonprofits and growing teams build better software.

The Rise of Visual Development Platforms: Why FlutterFlow Leads the Way

November 2024

Discover why FlutterFlow leads the visual development revolution. Learn how this low-code platform enables faster app development with exportable code and backend flexibility.