Author: Brett Lee
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How to Use Lead Time Metrics to Improve Developer Productivity
Lead time is one of the most powerful metrics for assessing and improving developer productivity in startups. It measures the time it takes for a task to move from initial request to delivery. For startups scaling beyond a proof of concept (PoC) to a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), optimizing lead time ensures agility, quality, and…
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When to Transition from Generalists to Specialists in Your Engineering Team
Startups are built on the backs of generalists—those versatile team members who can wear multiple hats and tackle diverse challenges. In the early stages of your startup, this flexibility is crucial for navigating uncertainty and moving quickly. However, as your startup grows and transitions from a proof of concept (PoC) to a scalable MVP and…
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How to Build a Feedback Culture Between Product, Engineering, and Customers
In startups scaling from Proof of Concept (PoC) to a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), fostering a feedback-driven culture is crucial for success. Feedback is the lifeblood of innovation, alignment, and improvement. Building a system that integrates insights from product teams, engineers, and customers can accelerate growth while ensuring your product evolves to meet real-world needs.…
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Key Engineering Metrics for Startups Scaling Their MVP
As your startup evolves from a proof of concept (PoC) to an MVP and beyond, measuring the right engineering metrics becomes critical to sustaining growth and delivering value. Metrics help you identify bottlenecks, optimize processes, and align engineering efforts with business objectives. However, with limited resources and time, it’s essential to focus on metrics that…
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Adapting Agile for Remote-First Startup Teams
In today’s fast-evolving work environment, remote-first teams have become the norm for many startups. While Agile principles were originally designed for co-located teams, they remain a powerful framework for managing remote engineering teams—provided they’re adapted to fit the unique challenges of distributed work. Here’s how startups scaling from a Proof of Concept (PoC) to an…
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Designing MVPs for Long-Term Scalability: Common Pitfalls and Best Practices
Building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is an essential step for startups to validate their ideas, test market demand, and iterate quickly. However, while the “minimum” in MVP emphasizes speed and simplicity, it’s equally critical to consider scalability from the outset. Short-term thinking can lead to technical debt, rework, and roadblocks that hinder growth. Here’s…
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How to Define Roles and Responsibilities as Your Startup Scales
As your startup grows from a proof of concept (PoC) to a viable MVP and beyond, one of the most important challenges you’ll face is defining clear roles and responsibilities. In the early stages, your team likely wears many hats, and flexibility is key. However, as you scale, the complexity of operations increases, and the…
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How to Scale Engineering Teams Without Losing Your Startup Culture
Scaling your engineering team is a critical milestone in your startup’s journey from proof of concept to a robust MVP and beyond. But as your team grows, so does the risk of losing the collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that made your startup thrive in the first place. Balancing growth with cultural preservation requires deliberate…