VC-Funded vs. Bootstrapped Startups: Two Sides of the Same Coin

This is a story about hunting frogs, a surprising adventure that unfolded at Devcon 2024 in bustling Bangkok. Picture a lively Ethereum conference, buzzing with innovative energy and filled with passionate people. Among this excitement, a simple frog-themed game became the gateway to understanding how movements begin and grow.The GameThe game...

Inspired by numerous people migrating their Next.js applications from Vercel to self-hosted VPS on Hetzner due to pricing concerns, I decided to explore self-hosting some of my non-critical applications. Additionally, I wanted to push my technical boundaries by running Llama 3.2 using Ollama and making its API available to power AI applications...

I've recently come across a new program by Block71, named SuperCharge, shared by some influencers on LinkedIn. On first glance, it looked interesting because it’s focused on marketing spend, which is a crucial area for startups. However, spending more time on the website led to alarm bells going off in my head as I noticed various red flags as a...

As an entrepreneur and founder I've spent considerable time on the YC Co-Founder Platform.In this post, I'll share my observations about how I use the platform, the types of people you're likely to encounter there and offer insights on whether it's worth your time if you're looking for a co-founder.Why I'm on the YC Co-Founder PlatformAs a solo...

Have you ever hesitated to start a blog because you thought, "What if no one reads it?"Well, I've got news for you – that excuse just flew out the window. I recently came across a brilliant idea from Manuel Moreale (Manu) who offered to be the first reader for anyone starting a blog. The concept is beautifully simple: start writing, send him your...