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Lessons · Jan 28, 2026

From Developer to Founder: What No One Tells You

The transition from developer to founder isn't a level-up. It's an entirely different game. Here's what building Mr. Popup and Suippy taught me about validation, distribution, and understanding users.

5 min read · #Founder#SaaS

Lessons · Jan 25, 2026

What Building Without an Audience Is Teaching Me About Distribution

Building without an audience taught me that distribution isn't about broadcasting. It's about pattern matching, context, and learning the language of your users.

5 min read · #Distribution#Building in Public

Lessons · Jan 23, 2026

A stranger asked me for €100 to "fix" a security issue. Here's what I actually learned

Someone DM'd me claiming a security vulnerability and asked for money. Here's what I learned about structure, security policies, and why boring basics matter more than panic.

5 min read · #Security#SaaS

Building in Public · Jan 22, 2026

Why I Migrated from WordPress to Astro

Why I migrated from WordPress to Astro for my personal website. The improvements, the process, and what I learned along the way.

5 min read · #Astro#WordPress