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By My Own Standards - My SaaS Journey (2007-24)
Spend less time comparing yourself to others and more time recognising what you may have already achieved. -
Mo AI, Mo Software
The golden age of software is just beginning. -
Software is about to eat the world much faster by Marc Andreessen↗ x.com
He is back with more truth! Completely agree. Love the part about how through technology we unlock the human and economic demand. Reminded me of Uber and 10 minute deliveries because of technology in the last decade. Now, we can build even more in less time. We are unlocking new levels! Imagine the possibilities! -
The State of Tech in 2026 by Gergely Orosz↗ youtube.com
Must watch for everyone in tech. These changes have happened in the last 12 months 🤯. Although, what I am concerned about is the developer/ builder burnout due to running parallel agents! -
The Goalpost
My thoughts on having enough, identity, and getting the goalpost to stop moving. -
Now Entering The Era Of Bleh↗ noemamag.com
Superb piece on the homogenization of knowledge work because of AI. When everyone starts producing with AI, how would you differentiate yourself? It's time to become more human again! -
Vibe-Coded Flattery↗ tedium.co
This article beautifully explores the essence of creation. With the ease of app development these days, it’s crucial to infuse your personality into your creations. Otherwise, they simply blend into the sea of existing apps. -
The Leap↗ ajeygore.in
Read the paragraph on "The job nobody ever wanted is over". So true. People will have to move up the value chain. -
What do you build when you can build anything?↗ dev.to
Fantastic article on agency hell and being selective about what we build. Love the part about - "The point is that caring about something gives you a reason to notice problems that other people don't see." -
What Loss Teaches Us About Living↗ time.com
A humbling read, especially this - "I learned that the only honest response to impermanence is paying attention to whoever is in front of you, to the ordinary moments." -
Apple & AI
I really don't care if they are 1 in AI -
10X Advantage for Developers↗ x.com
This tweet accurately describes what the 10X advantage looks like now! It's no longer execution but communication, writing and clear thinking! -
The Solopreneur Revolution Is Here - Interview with Ben Cera, founder of Polsia↗ youtube.com
Polsia is a platform where you simply type in a business idea and AI agents spring into action, building it for you. They handle everything from market research and landing pages to Meta ad campaigns and cold outreach, creating autonomous agents that function like a full startup team. This video is on Kevin Rose’s YouTube channel. -
AI-crafted Emails
I am not enjoying reading them. -
I'm OK being left behind, thanks!↗ shkspr.mobi
Candid article! I cannot keep up in the tech space anymore. Ok to let most of the things pass. -
JavaScript Ecosystem
I am liking it. -
Unreasonable Hospitality
Take care of everyone. -
Pavements
My love for pavements. -
WhatsApp Hack - What to do?
Never share OTPs or Codes. -
Developer Replacement Hype Cycle
Sytems thinking is more valuable than coding. -
Building or Buying Software
Buy for parity, build for competitive advantage. -
Writing
Hire people who can write well. -
Source Code
Bill Gates' early days. -
Less is More.
Try taking something away to advance. -
AI Prompting
Writing code is about being a better communicator. -
Writing = Thinking
Is coding, thinking? -
Four Thousand Weeks
Slow Productivity Meets Power of Now -
30 Minutes Plank
What I Learned from Doing a 1-Minute Plank Every Day for 30 Days -
Self-discovery via ChatGPT
How well does Chatgpt know you? -
Optimizing Keyboard Shortcuts
It’s more than just wasting time... -
Software Teams & AI
Systems > Code -
Learning vs. Edutainment
How to learn better in the digital age. -
Tsundoku
Japanese word for the stack(s) of books you’ve purchased but haven’t read. -
For What It’ll Make Of You
Excellent article by DHH. -
Constants
Learn Things That Don't Change -
Software Experience
Dark Sky - a Data Visualization Masterpiece. -
Daily Standups
By developers, for developers. -
Patek Ad
Fast is the enemy. -
Emotional Health
Practicing emotional hygiene = better quality of life. -
6 luxuries in life
On point. -
Maccy
Clipboard manager for mac. -
Depth Of Understanding
What happens when a problem arises? -
Writing & AI
The importance of writing in an AI world -
Mechanical Watch Servicing
An art in itself! -
Devin & AI
Productivity booster, not a job stealer. -
Same as Ever (in Software)
What stays constant in software? -
Same as Ever
Timeless Lessons on Risk, Opportunity and Living a Good Life -
2024
Do the YearCompass. -
Elon Musk
A detailed read into his life. -
Money, Frugality, Independence, Respect & Admiration.
Morgan Housel's amazing articles. -
TypeScript Origins
Documentary on the origins of TS at MSFT. -
Capacity
Manage capacity, not time. -
OpenAI DevDay 2023
The new Apple-esque event. -
Getting Rich
The downside to wealth by Morgan Housel -
Rails World 2023
Keynote by DHH -
Stage Manager. Yuck.
My case for not complicating things. -
Supercharged Developers
Developers + AI = Supercharged Developers -
Building Features
Don't make your users think. -
Reading Books
Sound advice on how to read more books. -
Test RSS
Updated RSS plugin & code. Check 1, 2, 3 -
My React Native Journey
Building a react native mobile app from scratch. -
Klack
klickity klack klickity klack -
ChatGPT New Line
Time saved explaining code to chatGPT. -
Empathy in Software
What makes a great designer/ developer? -
Pure Bliss
How to get to a flow state... -
How to Dev
Nuggets of thoughts on product dev, code, communication & learning -
TypeScript
Less bugs. -
Paperlike
Best iPad screen protector. -
Not Mumbai
Wish my city was like most cities abroad. -
Software Evolution + Technical Debt
May the code be with you... -
Mysterious Japanese Joinery
No nails needed. -
Go Deeper
Be an awesome software developer. -
The React Story
How it all began. -
Software Materialism
Don’t always be building. -
Build
An easy to read book on building products -
The Best
Be the best at what you are. -
iOS 16
The new lock screen + focus mode. -
Version 1.0
Software version 1.0 is always the best. -
Think Again by Adam Grant
The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know. -
Light vs Dark Mode
I switched VS Code to light mode after reading this. -
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Life lessons. -
VSCode's Git
Git inside VSCode is all you need. -
Kaketsugi
Invisible mending. -
KGC
Best coffee in Mumbai. -
Mechanical Watch
How does a watch work? -
Spend On
Quality stuff you should spend your money on… -
Born to Create
Shower musings on my latest React Native project. -
React Native
Writing code is meditative. -
Programming
Programming isn't about what you know; it's about what you can figure out. -
Inner Power
Your thoughts are not you. -
Disconnect
The serenity and calmness of the forest. -
Do Nothing
There is value in being in maintenance mode. -
Writing
The written word is made for remote work. -
Apple Wallpapers
Making mini waves. -
Overcoming Fear
Worry and fear only exists in the future. -
VPN Not Needed
My research on why we probably don't need a VPN service. -
My Desk Setup
What's on my desk? -
Understanding Apple
Read this if you complain every year post Apple's product launches. -
Thoughts on the Apple Product Launch
Apple Event September 14th, 2021 -
Serendipity
Piano lessons -
A Psychologically Rich Life
It’s one characterized by “interesting experiences in which novelty and/or complexity are accompanied by profound changes in perspective.” -
iCloud Reminders Syncing Issue [Fixed]
Make sure your timezones and formats match across devices. -
Producer vs. Consumer
Which one are you? -
Upgrading RAM on an iMac
Apple makes it rather tedious! -
Consuming Information
What I read and how I consume news and content -
An Elegant Defense
The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System: A Tale in Four Lives -
Watches & the Pandemic
Meaning of wearing a watch during the pandemic -
Big Timber
Good show but with a massive environmental impact -
Boredom
Being busy should not be a badge of honour. -
WhatsApp or Email
Being mindful of using the right tool -
Daily Journal Prompt
Making time for myself the first thing in the morning. -
Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger
A book as good as Shoe Dog -
Fractional CTO
Trying new things. -
WWDC21
My top features from Apple’s WWDC21 event. -
Being a Beginner
The journey than the goal. -
Work From Home
Work to live or live to work? -
Inward
When in doubt, pick up this book. -
A Man & His Watch
This book is a fantastic read about the authentic stories of watches and their owners. -
Website Performance
JAMStack and the new way to build websites. -
My Mediocre Skills
Combine your mediocre skills into a powerful force -
Sky Gradient
Experimenting taking pictures of the sky -
Security Catch-22
Rely on one vendor and you’re screwed if they get hit. Rely on multiple and all it takes is one. -
Soundscapes
Extracting sounds from places which are hard for humans to access. -
Setting up Netlify CMS with Eleventy
Important notes on configuration when using Netlify CMS with Eleventy -
Create Less Friction
Get things going with less friction -
20 Things I Learnt and Experienced in 2020
2020 was a year of learning. That is the way I look at it! -
Always Be Learning
These courses are not about learning the syntax, but to know what is possible when you are dreaming about building something. -
The Way I Bullet Journal
The Analog Method for the Digital Age. -
Focused Product - Kindle
Sometimes, it's a joy to use products that do less. -
Yin and Yang - Can My Apple and Mechanical Watches Co-Exist?
An Apple Watch does a lot. Mechanical watches do less. Which one would I choose? -
Digital Detox
“Less mental clutter means more mental resources available for deep thinking.” ― Cal Newport -
6 Days Being Superhuman
It's not about the money. It's about how software makes you feel. -
Setting up the iMac - zsh, Oh My Zsh & Dracula
A clean setup is always fun. -
Tip - Disable cmd+q for Safari
Close a tab, but accidentally close the browser :( -
Goodbye Squarespace. Hello Eleventy, Tailwind CSS and Netlify!
Moving my blog from Squarespace to Eleventy (11ty) with Tailwind CSS on Netlify. -
In Code
I am a developer at heart. -
First Impressions of HEY.com
Less is more. -
Weathering the Storm
Anything that can help businesses get to a better point for when this is over is an opportunity right now! -
Highlights from Coders by Clive Thompson
Snippets that resonated with me while reading this book. -
Learning and Coding
Flutter mobile app development on Udemy. -
Puzzle Time
1000 piece puzzle during the first week of lockdown. -
New Kind of Daily Spam
We need a better way to tackle these :( -
Facebook Is Evesdropping
Make sure you disable audio access to Facebook & Instagram! -
Tech Friend
My newsletter on tech, biz & life. Sign up :) -
Blockchain Reading
Understading new technologies on a quiet morning. -
The Obstacle Is The Way
A brilliant book by Ryan Holiday! -
Fast Software
Software that’s speedy usually means it’s focused! -
The Great Hack
Data is the new oil and we are the product! -
Simon Grimm of Devdactic
Interview with the creator of Ionic Academy. -
Company of One by Paul Jarvis
Entrepreneurs can remain small yet profitable. -
iPad Pro & iPhone 5
Love the sharp edges! -
Maxim Ananov of HazeOver
Interview with the creator of HazeOver -
System + Processes
It does not have to be chaotic at work. -
Matthias Gansrigler of Eternal Storms Software
Interview with an independent Mac/ iOS software developer. -
Nike Fit
Non-tech companies leveraging technology in unique ways. -
Apple Watch 4 Complications
Hooked onto the Apple Watch! -
Remote Dev
Productivity soars when you don't interfere! -
A Fresh Start
Doing away with the and bringing in the new. -
A Month Without Instagram
Helps with deep work, focus and less anxiety. -
AAPL Today
Analysts and their predctions that keep changing. -
Summer
Pool, beach and outdoors. -
Coding as a Founder
There is nothing more exciting than making a major improvement to your product. -
Build it for yourself
Pleasing everyone is impossible. -
Add one more feature or else…
When customers pressurize you to add more features. -
Simon Sinek - The Finite and Infinite Games of Leadership
The goal is not to beat your competition, but the goal is to outlast your competition. -
Living in the moment
A complete information diet is healthy sometimes. -
4 Months of Android
Taking the Google Pixel 1 for a spin. -
Hello, Google Pixel
My very first experience with Android. -
Having Conviction
Must watch for entrepreneurs! -
Pay for Software
It is great to support companies that build good software. -
One Trait to Look for When Hiring Developers for Your SaaS Product.
For me, it is 'attention to detail'. -
WhatsApp Is Eating Productivity
Most of the stuff is never urgent. -
Interview Process
My process of hiring for Brightpod. -
Not Selling Responsibly
Are you selling or interrupting? -
Twitter Consumption
Dipping into Twitter during downtimes. -
Playing Golf Makes Me a Better Leader
The course calls you back every week. It’s a challenge that is thrown at you. -
Digital Omnivores
Do not ignore the early adopters! -
Beach Art
Focus on the process and not the result. -
Building a Business at the Cost Of What?
Health or wealth? -
Do.com Shuts Down, Transparency & Alternatives
Smaller software firms should not be afraid to compete with larger firms. -
The Other Lens
Focus on building what people love. -
Free Software?
There is no free lunch. Why free software? -
Getting Feedback for Your SaaS App
Make it personalized. -
Learn to Change & Don’t Program Everything Yet
Focus on what is working and the results. Less on what you have done. -
Biz Thoughts - Think Today, Not Tomorrow.
Just like life, don't miss out on the present. -
8 Things I Learnt After Launching My SaaS App, Brightpod
Lessons I learnt building a SaaS product from India. -
12 Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation From a SaaS Entrepreneur
Life is short. Work Smart. Have fun. -
Productivity Hacks of a Startup Dad
Life changed when I became a father! -
Doing Things in Context
Tips on how to focus and learn new things! -
Minimum Viable Daily Tasks for Founders
How to feel relaxed and in control every day. -
Building a SaaS Business — 2007 vs 2013
Looking back and comparing the differences. -
You Should Pay for the Software You Use
They might live longer. -
Goodbye Google Reader
Pay for the software you use. They might live longer. -
A Marketer’s Guide to Speeding Up Your Website
Website's speed is everything! -
How Happy Was the Brightpod Team Last Month?
Getting picked up by blogs is a new high! -
Making Money or Making a Living?
As youself if the water has entered your ship? -
Do You Make Your Customers Feel Special?
Evernote did make me feel special! -
Building a Simple Routine
How to be productive during the week? -
2 Things to Keep in Mind When Starting a SaaS Business
Just serve the main course. No side-orders. -
Access to Same Software
Software, cloud storage, hosting etc. are all becoming commodities. -
Startup lessons from a Sushi Chef
Awesome documentary - Jiro Dreams of Sushi. -
Being a Freedom Entrepreneur
Don't be bound by the shackles of corporate lifestyle design. -
Details Matter
Little things that matter in designing software. -
Saas In India
Why Indian businesses are going to lap up Cloud Software? -
Dealing With Anxiety
Tackle anxiety the right way while growing your business. -
Building Gracious Software
My ingredients for building fine software. -
Do SaaS Founders Enjoy a Good Work-Life Balance?
Enjoy a balanced life while running a 24/7 business. -
Enjoy a Recurring Revenue Business
Should you start a service or a product business? -
What I Want to Build
Life is short so you better know what you are up to. -
Evenings
When is the last time you saw the sun set? -
You Win Some, You Lose Some
Common reasons for churn in a SaaS business. -
Procrastinate Reading to Save Time
Stay away from information overload and save time. -
Simplicity
Is Simplicity a USP in a SaaS business? -
Is Your Business a Feature?
A question you need to ask yourself early in the game. -
First 100
How to get your SaaS business its first 100 customers? (InformationWeek) -
Answering Emails
Should a startup CEO participate in customer service? -
Success
How do you define success? -
Code of Conduct for SaaS Companies
We have a responsibility on our hands. -
Key Takeaways - The Angry Birds Story
How Rovio made Angry Birds a Winner. -
Startup Dad
Working smart while enjoying being a dad! -
Killer Startups From India
5 reasons you will see killer web startups from India soon. -
Before Social Media
Your content is still the more important piece of the puzzle. -
Ticket to SaaS
What value are you adding? -
A Developer I Wouldn’t Hire
Be extremly picky when hiring. It is worth it. -
Your Idle Time
Sit back and think. -
Gmail’s Fiasco - It's Not Cloud Computing to Blame
Shit happens! -
Are You Playing in a Crowded Space?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with playing this game. -
Small Businesses Rock
My experience with working in large companies. -
Simple Software
Thoughts on simple and bloated software. -
Starting a Web Product Company From India?
My brain dump on the 10 things one should look out for when building a product company. -
What Goes Into Writing a Book
Getting published is a huge high, but there was a lot of behind the scenes work involved. -
How I Managed Running a Startup & Writing a Book
After about 1.5 years, ‘The SaaS Edge’ is finally published! -
Knowledge Vapor
Accumalated knowledge should be part of the company. -
90 Days
If you had only 90 days to live, how would you think differently?