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Thinking on operational software, AI systems, and the craft of building complex products.

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February 27, 2025
Beyond the Minimum Viable Product: Building Emotionally Resonant Experiences

Discover why startups must move beyond basic MVPs to create emotionally resonant experiences that foster lasting customer relationships, especially during economic downturns.

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February 13, 2025
Launching a Startup? Don't Run Out of Fuel!

A guide to maximizing your startup runway and avoiding common cash-flow mistakes. Learn cost-cutting tips and strategies to stretch your startup's runway.

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January 28, 2025
How Jetpack Labs Uncovers Disruptive Opportunities

How Jetpack Labs identifies high-impact software opportunities through internal ideation, rigorous validation, and collaborative innovation, then builds them.

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Rocketship in the clouds.
January 20, 2025
The Startup Runway: How to Calculate and Extend Your Runway

Learn how to calculate and extend your startup's runway with practical strategies and real-world examples. This comprehensive guide helps founders understand cash management, make informed financial decisions, and ensure their startup's long-term success.

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Are We Headed Towards Becoming Axiom Humans as Seen in WALL-E?
January 16, 2025
Are We Becoming Axiom Humans Like WALL-E?

Is AI turning us into passive, screen-dependent Axiom humans from WALL-E? We examine the parallels, and what it means for how we build and use technology.

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Futuristic representation of a brain divided into two halves, one side showcasing intricate electronic circuits symbolizing artificial intelligence, and the other side resembling a human brain structure, illustrating the collaboration between AI and human creativity in software development.
December 20, 2024
Your AI Code Tool is a Glorified Junior Developer

Discover the strengths and limitations of AI code assistants. Learn why they’re powerful tools but not replacements for human developers, and how a balanced approach can shape the future of software development.

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October 24, 2024
Minimum Lovable Product, MLP vs MVP

Discover the difference between Minimum Lovable Product (MLP) and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in product development. Learn how MLP focuses on user delight, emotional connections, and long-term success to create products that users truly love.

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Create Your Custom GPT AI Without Coding
October 10, 2024
How to Build a Financial Model For a Startup

Learn how to build a financial model for your startup with this comprehensive guide. Discover key components, strategies, and tips to create a robust financial model that attracts investors and supports business growth.

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Why Many Founders Struggle with Their SaaS Apps and Offshore Teams?
September 23, 2024
Why Your Early Stage Startup is Failing

Discover why your early stage startup may be struggling. From offshore teams to lack of direction, learn how to overcome common pitfalls and set your business on the path to success.

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Massive context windows in GPT models update for enhanced AI capabilities
September 22, 2024
Updated 2024 Version - Massive Context Windows in GPT: A Game Changer for AI Models | Jetpack Labs

Discover how the updated massive context windows in GPT models revolutionize AI by allowing deeper understanding and better predictions. Learn how this update impacts your projects.

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Why Many Founders Struggle with Their SaaS Apps and Offshore Teams?
September 3, 2024
Why Many Founders Struggle with Their SaaS Apps and Offshore Teams - The Hidden Pitfalls

Why offshore SaaS development often backfires: how to avoid the hidden costs of poor communication, quality gaps, and compliance risks that derail founder timelines.

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Jetpack Labs - A leading venture build studio focusing on the creation, launch, and scaling of innovative startups through internal ideation and expert teams
July 16, 2024
Jetpack Labs: Operational Software & Product Development

Custom operational software for manufacturing and logistics. Founder-led SaaS product development. Jetpack Labs: AI-augmented team building software that works.

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