by Sophie Smith | Jan 20, 2026 | Articles
Technical Due Diligence for Founders, Not Investors Most founders first encounter technical due diligence at the worst possible moment. A funding round is underway, timelines are tight, and suddenly there is a long list of architectural questions, security concerns,...
by Sophie Smith | Dec 11, 2025 | Articles
The Invisible Handbrakes Slowing Your Product Down In most startups, things rarely break overnight. Progress usually slows quietly. A release slips, then another. Stand-ups feel repetitive. Teams look busy, yet the product seems to move in slow motion. This shift...
by Sophie Smith | Nov 18, 2025 | Articles
From Output to Outcomes: How Founders Can Redefine “Productivity” in Their Tech Teams As startups begin to scale, one of the first cracks often appears in how progress is defined. Stand-ups fill with updates, dashboards overflow with data, and everyone looks busy,...
by Sophie Smith | Nov 4, 2025 | Articles
Avoiding Lock-In: How to Keep Your Options Open with Tech Vendors For many startups, the road to lock-in begins with good intentions. A new tool promises faster delivery. An agency offers expertise the team doesn’t yet have. A platform solves a problem overnight. ...
by Sophie Smith | Oct 21, 2025 | Articles
Record Funding Drop: Why UK Startups Need Leadership More Than Capital A New Reality for Founders 2024 was one of the toughest years for UK startups in recent memory. According to the Financial Times, venture funding fell to £16.2bn, the lowest since the pandemic....
