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How do we think around a problem? What patterns work and what are just defaults that do not yield the results we want.


Aug 15, 2025

byStephan Smith

End-of-Day Revenue

Everyone understands revenue. That’s why I use it as a forcing function. If it doesn’t earn value today, it’s not worth your weekend.

End-of-Day Revenue

Aug 8, 2025

byStephan Smith

The Sunk Cost Illusion

Founders often mistake early code for progress. But the real challenge isn’t shipping features — it’s avoiding the trap of sunk cost thinking. This post breaks down why pausing before you commit is the smartest move you can make.

The Sunk Cost Illusion

May 7, 2025

byStephan Smith

Essentialism for Founders

Low-code and Marcus Aurelius had a gentle battle in my startup brain. One quote triggered an insight, which triggered a pivot and then lead to Ai Accelerator that sold out in hours.

Essentialism for Founders

Apr 18, 2025

byStephan Smith

Resource Restriction is Great!

No founder I know doesn't need more funding. In the back of every startup founder's brain is the wish to get the funding problem off their backs and work without distraction. It's unfair to say, stop, and embrace scarcity as a superpower.

Resource Restriction is Great!

Mar 26, 2025

byStephan Smith

Vegas vs. Berlin: What I Learned About How Clients Want to Engage

I reworked my fractional CTO practice by changing my mindset. I had been operating like a German Casino, and missing the mark, but I needed to be more like Las Vegas. Make it stupid easy for a client to hire and pay.

Vegas vs. Berlin: What I Learned About How Clients Want to Engage

Mar 20, 2025

byStephan Smith

Are Developers Becoming Obsolete?

The next wave of software builders won't know how to code. And that's ok. The challenge for tech leaders will be bringing their work into a company's technology stack.

Are Developers Becoming Obsolete?

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