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Vadim Kravcenko

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Aging Code In a quaint bar on the outskirts of Catania (Italy), as whiskey glasses clinked and muted...
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In a quaint bar on the outskirts of Catania (Italy), as whiskey glasses clinked and muted conversations blended into a […] The post Aging Code appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Networking as an introvert CTO There I was, standing in the middle of a buzzing tech event that our company organized, feeling like...
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There I was, standing in the middle of a buzzing tech event that our company organized, feeling like a fish […] The post Networking as an introvert CTO appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Asking questions the right way In the software development realm, asking questions isn’t just a right—it’s a downright necessity....
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In the software development realm, asking questions isn’t just a right—it’s a downright necessity. Let’s cut the crap and dive […] The post Asking questions the right way appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Stand Out and Dare to Disagree Question: Answer: The post Stand Out and Dare to Disagree appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Database Migrations I consider database migrations one of the most annoying problems to deal with during a software...
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I consider database migrations one of the most annoying problems to deal with during a software engineer’s life. Not only […] The post Database Migrations appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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What I learned building a $1K MRR SaaS in 6 weeks Question: Answer: The post What I learned building a $1K MRR SaaS in 6 weeks appeared first on...
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10x Engineers vs -10x Burdens Question: Answer: The post 10x Engineers vs -10x Burdens appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Valueless CTO: High Salary, No Return Question: Answer: The post Valueless CTO: High Salary, No Return appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How much a CTO makes and where can I find CTO Jobs? Question: Here's the thing, I’m kind of stuck trying to figure out what a CTO actually makes in...
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Question: Here's the thing, I’m kind of stuck trying to figure out what a CTO actually makes in terms of $$$, most of the people in the field are secretive about how much they're getting. It's not just about the money (okay, it's a bit about the money), but also understanding if...
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Being a good mentor – a developers guide Let’s talk about the process where the experienced welcome the inexperienced under their wing and...
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Let’s talk about the process where the experienced welcome the inexperienced under their wing and illuminate the path ahead. I’ve […] The post Being a good mentor – a developers guide appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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⛓ Implementing Atomic Habits in IT So I read this book called “Atomic Habits” a few weeks ago, where the core concept is about minor 1%...
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So I read this book called “Atomic Habits” a few weeks ago, where the core concept is about minor 1% […] The post ⛓ Implementing Atomic Habits in IT appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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I’m sorry Question: Answer: The post I’m sorry appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Code Reviews Let me tell you a story. I worked with a client in the early days of my career. It was […] The post...
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Let me tell you a story. I worked with a client in the early days of my career. It was […] The post Code Reviews appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
Vadim Kravcenko
Habits of great software engineers The role of a software developer often gets distilled down to a singular activity: coding. While...
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The role of a software developer often gets distilled down to a singular activity: coding. While coding is undeniably the […] The post Habits of great software engineers appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Mental Health in Software Engineering Question: Answer: The post Mental Health in Software Engineering appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How to become a CTO? Question: Hey Vadim, Long-time reader, enjoy your content a lot. I've been a software engineer for...
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Question: Hey Vadim, Long-time reader, enjoy your content a lot. I've been a software engineer for about seven years now, doing mostly web development and taking over ownership of different modules step by step, expanding my people skills so to speak. Lately, I've been doing some...
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Why software projects fail Question: Answer: The post Why software projects fail appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Falsehoods Junior Developers believe about becoming Senior These are mostly my thoughts about what I was expecting as a junior and how I perceived senior...
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These are mostly my thoughts about what I was expecting as a junior and how I perceived senior developers. To […] The post Falsehoods Junior Developers believe about becoming Senior appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Do some people just not have the talent for Software Engineering? Dear Friend, Your openness in sharing your experiences and concerns resonates deeply with me. I...
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Dear Friend, Your openness in sharing your experiences and concerns resonates deeply with me. I understand how you feel. I […] The post Do some people just not have the talent for Software Engineering? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How can you tell if you’re a good developer? Question: Hey Vadim, So, I've been coding for money for about 5 years now. I've jumped around a lot...
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Question: Hey Vadim, So, I've been coding for money for about 5 years now. I've jumped around a lot — Java, Javascript, Python, NodeJS — you name it. The job market's been great, making it super easy for me to switch between gigs. I've done both full-time and contract work across...
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Security at Startup In my opinion, security is one of the most forgotten aspects of software engineering. It rarely gets...
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In my opinion, security is one of the most forgotten aspects of software engineering. It rarely gets focused on until […] The post Security at Startup appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Process Debt I’m sure you’ve worked at companies where you felt that they were moving slowly and it was not even...
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I’m sure you’ve worked at companies where you felt that they were moving slowly and it was not even worth […] The post Process Debt appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Is 150K USD a reasonable rate to build a mobile app? So, you’ve been quoted a cool 50K for designs and 150K for your mobile app development. That’s a...
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So, you’ve been quoted a cool 50K for designs and 150K for your mobile app development. That’s a hefty sum, […] The post Is 150K USD a reasonable rate to build a mobile app? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Dealing with Failures and Postmortems On August 1, 2012, Knight Capital Group suffered a severe trading loss due to a software error. A...
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On August 1, 2012, Knight Capital Group suffered a severe trading loss due to a software error. A technician’s failure […] The post Dealing with Failures and Postmortems appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Infrastructure: From Zero to Enterprise Back when I was coding in 2007, my stack was straightforward. I had a shared hosting provider that...
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Back when I was coding in 2007, my stack was straightforward. I had a shared hosting provider that cost me […] The post Infrastructure: From Zero to Enterprise appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How do you know when to use which programming language? Hello Alex, Congrats on graduating. So the question you’re asking is very vague, but I’d like to...
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Hello Alex, Congrats on graduating. So the question you’re asking is very vague, but I’d like to help you out […] The post How do you know when to use which programming language? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Managing difficult software engineers In the grand scheme of a software engineering path, there’s a thread that weaves through every...
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In the grand scheme of a software engineering path, there’s a thread that weaves through every project, every failure, and […] The post Managing difficult software engineers appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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I’m finishing university, scared about future career prospects Question: Hey, my name's Kalesh, I'm 22 and about to finish my bachelor's in August. Planning to be...
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Question: Hey, my name's Kalesh, I'm 22 and about to finish my bachelor's in August. Planning to be a software engineer. But, I keep hearing the job market's tough. Been reading online that lots of devs are struggling to find steady gigs. Is your company looking for any devs?...
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My coworker rewrote all my code, what should I do? Dear Robert, The short answer is — stop getting attached to your code. Now lets continue to a more...
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Dear Robert, The short answer is — stop getting attached to your code. Now lets continue to a more detailed […] The post My coworker rewrote all my code, what should I do? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How to learn coding without a degree? Hey there, I’m always happy when someone new decides to join the software engineering field. If...
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Hey there, I’m always happy when someone new decides to join the software engineering field. If you’re used to browsing […] The post How to learn coding without a degree? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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What is your unethical CS career’s advice? Hey there, First off, kudos to you for having the courage to ask the tough questions that many think...
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Hey there, First off, kudos to you for having the courage to ask the tough questions that many think but […] The post What is your unethical CS career’s advice? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Things they didn’t teach you about Software Engineering As always, a disclaimer before we start, this is purely subjective. Whether you are a seasoned...
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As always, a disclaimer before we start, this is purely subjective. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting […] The post Things they didn’t teach you about Software Engineering appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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💀 Every app has its skeletons You need to accept one truth – every shop is messy and every app has its skeletons. Period.💀 🦄 You...
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You need to accept one truth – every shop is messy and every app has its skeletons. Period.💀 🦄 You […] The post 💀 Every app has its skeletons appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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I have a very poor work-life balance. How can I escape the grind? Question: Hey Vadim, Here's the situation: from the moment my alarm clock interrupts my sleep, until...
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Question: Hey Vadim, Here's the situation: from the moment my alarm clock interrupts my sleep, until I finally come home late at night, my life is essentially a never-ending cycle of sitting in front of the PC and stressing with a workload that feels like it's set to max. I feel...
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Embracing Hacker Culture This article is part of the Technical Manager Guide that I’m writing for technical leads to scale...
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This article is part of the Technical Manager Guide that I’m writing for technical leads to scale their development and […] The post Embracing Hacker Culture appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Bullsh*t Jobs Doing meaningless work is not a new concept. After automation started to get wider adoption in the...
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Doing meaningless work is not a new concept. After automation started to get wider adoption in the second part of […] The post Bullsh*t Jobs appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Dealing with complexity This article is part of the series called Founders Guide which I’m writing currently to help...
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This article is part of the series called Founders Guide which I’m writing currently to help early-stage founders tackle the problems they […] The post Dealing with complexity appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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The Surprising Power of Documentation I’m a big fan of documentation. I think it’s my favorite boring thing to do after coding. It brings...
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I’m a big fan of documentation. I think it’s my favorite boring thing to do after coding. It brings the […] The post The Surprising Power of Documentation appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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What to expect from the dev agency after MVP is done? Dear JK, Congratulations on reaching this pivotal moment with your MVP. It’s an exciting time, but I...
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Dear JK, Congratulations on reaching this pivotal moment with your MVP. It’s an exciting time, but I understand it’s also […] The post What to expect from the dev agency after MVP is done? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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🌈 Hedonic Treadmill I’m sure you’re like me. It happens time and time again that we pour our hearts into achieving...
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I’m sure you’re like me. It happens time and time again that we pour our hearts into achieving something we […] The post 🌈 Hedonic Treadmill appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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🏆 Promotion-based development While researching how to create a proper career path for employees and the different ways companies...
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While researching how to create a proper career path for employees and the different ways companies do promotions, I stumbled […] The post 🏆 Promotion-based development appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Going live with your SaaS: The Launch day This article is part of the series called Founders Guide which I’m writing currently to help...
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This article is part of the series called Founders Guide which I’m writing currently to help early-stage founders tackle the […] The post Going live with your SaaS: The Launch day appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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🎯 What does a Product Owner do all day? You might think that the job of a PO is to please the internal stakeholders and be responsible for...
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You might think that the job of a PO is to please the internal stakeholders and be responsible for the […] The post 🎯 What does a Product Owner do all day? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Rules of Thumb for Software Development Estimations First, I planned on calling this article “Mastering the Art of Estimations: A Definitive Guide for...
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First, I planned on calling this article “Mastering the Art of Estimations: A Definitive Guide for Developers”, but then who […] The post Rules of Thumb for Software Development Estimations appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Build vs Buy: age old dilemma The age-old dilemma that technical co-founders get confronted with: should I build it from scratch...
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The age-old dilemma that technical co-founders get confronted with: should I build it from scratch or buy some off-the-shelf solution? […] The post Build vs Buy: age old dilemma appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Getting your Idea to the MVP This article is part of the series called Founders Guide which I’m writing currently to help...
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This article is part of the series called Founders Guide which I’m writing currently to help early-stage founders tackle the […] The post Getting your Idea to the MVP appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Building a side-project So as you noticed, I’m late with my newsletter Issue this week. Everything is fine. I just got...
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So as you noticed, I’m late with my newsletter Issue this week. Everything is fine. I just got sidetracked a […] The post Building a side-project appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Fundraising for SaaS Startups This article is part of the series called Founders Guide which I’m writing currently to help...
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This article is part of the series called Founders Guide which I’m writing currently to help early-stage founders tackle the […] The post Fundraising for SaaS Startups appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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🔥 Do things, tell people 🤖 When I was younger, I liked to build things (still do), and I was very often surprised that...
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🤖 When I was younger, I liked to build things (still do), and I was very often surprised that people […] The post 🔥 Do things, tell people appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Software Development is very subjective Most of you are familiar with the feeling of joining a new company and have that urge to rewrite...
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Most of you are familiar with the feeling of joining a new company and have that urge to rewrite everything. […] The post Software Development is very subjective appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How to promote your SaaS without being an ass? There’s several things to remember when promoting your SaaS without coming off as an ass: Always...
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There’s several things to remember when promoting your SaaS without coming off as an ass: Always provide value when promoting. […] The post How to promote your SaaS without being an ass? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Contracts you should never sign When it comes to software engineering and the IT industry in general, contracts are a necessary part...
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When it comes to software engineering and the IT industry in general, contracts are a necessary part of doing business. […] The post Contracts you should never sign appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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⛳ Moving Forward in times of uncertainty The last weeks are the worst I’ve seen in my life, and it’s unclear what the world will look like...
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The last weeks are the worst I’ve seen in my life, and it’s unclear what the world will look like […] The post ⛳ Moving Forward in times of uncertainty appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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🤝 Engineering Scarcity Mindset There was a study done in 2019 which had the goal of showcasing how poverty impacts our brains and...
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There was a study done in 2019 which had the goal of showcasing how poverty impacts our brains and the […] The post 🤝 Engineering Scarcity Mindset appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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🥇 The unfair advantage 🎙️ I love listening to podcasts. I listen to one of them when I go for a walk or during […] The...
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🎙️ I love listening to podcasts. I listen to one of them when I go for a walk or during […] The post 🥇 The unfair advantage appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Becoming a Real Business: Accounting, Taxes, and Automation Founders often get so overwhelmed finding funding sources and attracting the first few customers...
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Founders often get so overwhelmed finding funding sources and attracting the first few customers that they neglect actually running their […] The post Becoming a Real Business: Accounting, Taxes, and Automation appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How to sell your SaaS to Enterprise Customers This article is part of the series called Founders Guide which I’m writing currently to help...
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This article is part of the series called Founders Guide which I’m writing currently to help early-stage founders tackle the […] The post How to sell your SaaS to Enterprise Customers appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How to build remote teams properly This article is part of the Technical Manager Guide that I’m writing for technical leads to scale...
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This article is part of the Technical Manager Guide that I’m writing for technical leads to scale their development and […] The post How to build remote teams properly appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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The Dark Side of Remote Work: Interview Scam Epidemic Once the pandemic hit and employers started to embrace remote work more openly, a new phenomenon...
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Once the pandemic hit and employers started to embrace remote work more openly, a new phenomenon gained momentum — Interviews-as-a-service. […] The post The Dark Side of Remote Work: Interview Scam Epidemic appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Doing Self-Promotion on Reddit the right way As an indie founder, self-promotion is key to your success. But it’s also tricky – if you do it...
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As an indie founder, self-promotion is key to your success. But it’s also tricky – if you do it wrong, […] The post Doing Self-Promotion on Reddit the right way appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Exit. Selling your SaaS This article is part of the series called Founders Guide which I’m writing currently to help...
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This article is part of the series called Founders Guide which I’m writing currently to help early-stage founders tackle the […] The post Exit. Selling your SaaS appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How to hire first rockstar employee You want someone who can hit the ground running, who’s passionate about your mission, and who can...
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You want someone who can hit the ground running, who’s passionate about your mission, and who can survive being locked […] The post How to hire first rockstar employee appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How to Hire a CTO for Your Startup This article is part of the series called Founders Guide which I’m writing currently to help...
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This article is part of the series called Founders Guide which I’m writing currently to help early-stage founders tackle the problems they […] The post How to Hire a CTO for Your Startup appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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🎃 We’ll add it to the backlog On a bright sunny day you wake up and go to work, grab a nice cappuccino from ViCAFE on your […] The...
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On a bright sunny day you wake up and go to work, grab a nice cappuccino from ViCAFE on your […] The post 🎃 We’ll add it to the backlog appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Product Owner vs Project Managers During my career as a software developer, I’ve met many different managers. Some were the kind of “I...
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During my career as a software developer, I’ve met many different managers. Some were the kind of “I tell — […] The post Product Owner vs Project Managers appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Fake it till you make it If you’ve been doing anything related to the startup world the last few years, then you’ve heard the...
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If you’ve been doing anything related to the startup world the last few years, then you’ve heard the term “fake […] The post Fake it till you make it appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How to better handle stress in a startup? Dear Reader, First off, let me commend you on the courage and determination you’ve already shown on...
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Dear Reader, First off, let me commend you on the courage and determination you’ve already shown on your journey. The […] The post How to better handle stress in a startup? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Can an offshore dev agency steal your code? Congrats on becoming a CTO and on immediately thinking of dipping your toes into the world of...
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Congrats on becoming a CTO and on immediately thinking of dipping your toes into the world of offshore development agencies. […] The post Can an offshore dev agency steal your code? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How to split equity fairly between founders? It’s easy to think of equity as being valuable in and of itself, but that’s not exactly true. Equity...
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It’s easy to think of equity as being valuable in and of itself, but that’s not exactly true. Equity is […] The post How to split equity fairly between founders? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How to determine app idea is technically feasible as a non-technical founder? Congratulations on finding an idea worth pursuing. So let’s talk about feasibility and understanding...
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Congratulations on finding an idea worth pursuing. So let’s talk about feasibility and understanding if it’s at all possible to […] The post How to determine app idea is technically feasible as a non-technical founder? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Is coding bootcamp better than university? Thanks for the question. Navigating the crossroads of your budding tech career is no small feat, and...
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Thanks for the question. Navigating the crossroads of your budding tech career is no small feat, and the decision between […] The post Is coding bootcamp better than university? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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 🎭 Owning up to your mistakes Some self reflection on owning up to your mistakes. A few weeks ago my business partner Jakob...
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Some self reflection on owning up to your mistakes. A few weeks ago my business partner Jakob mentioned that I […] The post  🎭 Owning up to your mistakes appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How to protect my startup from bots or hacks? When you’re a tech startup, one of the first things you’ll want to do is make sure your business is...
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When you’re a tech startup, one of the first things you’ll want to do is make sure your business is […] The post How to protect my startup from bots or hacks? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How to build a community around your SaaS This article is part of the series called Founders Guide which I’m writing currently to help...
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This article is part of the series called Founders Guide which I’m writing currently to help early-stage founders tackle the […] The post How to build a community around your SaaS appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Self-Organizing Teams This article is part of the Technical Manager Guide that I’m writing for technical leads to scale...
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This article is part of the Technical Manager Guide that I’m writing for technical leads to scale their development and […] The post Self-Organizing Teams appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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🔥 Battling daily procrastination 🔥Procrastination is a serious threat. But what keeps so many of us from doing what we long to do?...
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🔥Procrastination is a serious threat. But what keeps so many of us from doing what we long to do? What […] The post 🔥 Battling daily procrastination appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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⚙️ So what does SLA really mean? If you see a company offering “99.9% something“ — it is probably offering an SLA. In simple terms,...
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If you see a company offering “99.9% something“ — it is probably offering an SLA. In simple terms, SLA stands […] The post ⚙️ So what does SLA really mean? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Where do I find technical co-founder for my startup? Starting a business can be a daunting task. It’s even more difficult when you’re doing it alone and...
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Starting a business can be a daunting task. It’s even more difficult when you’re doing it alone and you’re not […] The post Where do I find technical co-founder for my startup? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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What questions to ask a startup before joining them? Recently, I was talking to a friend of mine who had recently joined a small startup. He and I shared...
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Recently, I was talking to a friend of mine who had recently joined a small startup. He and I shared […] The post What questions to ask a startup before joining them? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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What does a CTO actually do? In 2017, I found myself stepping into the shoes of a CTO for the first time. I joined a small...
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In 2017, I found myself stepping into the shoes of a CTO for the first time. I joined a small […] The post What does a CTO actually do? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How much equity should a CTO ask for? This is one of the top questions I hear from founders. Being a co-founder is great, and it’s...
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This is one of the top questions I hear from founders. Being a co-founder is great, and it’s especially awesome […] The post How much equity should a CTO ask for? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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✍️ Being an Amateur When you’re an expert, you’re so far from the realities of the beginners that your advice might not...
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When you’re an expert, you’re so far from the realities of the beginners that your advice might not be useful. […] The post ✍️ Being an Amateur appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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📈 The Toxic Grind There are several things that I’ve learned this past year regarding work-life balance. The first...
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There are several things that I’ve learned this past year regarding work-life balance. The first thing is that the Chinese […] The post 📈 The Toxic Grind appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Is it a bad idea if I build the MVP of my startup on my company’s pc? Short Answer: DON’T DO IT. Long Answer: It’s a common problem. As you’re building a business you...
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Short Answer: DON’T DO IT. Long Answer: It’s a common problem. As you’re building a business you need to take […] The post Is it a bad idea if I build the MVP of my startup on my company’s pc? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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The silent majority The “silent majority” was used by President Richard Nixon during his presidency and his campaign. In...
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The “silent majority” was used by President Richard Nixon during his presidency and his campaign. In this usage, it referred […] The post The silent majority appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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As a recent college graduate, should I work in a tech startup? As someone that has worked in startups and large companies in their career, it depends on what you...
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As someone that has worked in startups and large companies in their career, it depends on what you want to […] The post As a recent college graduate, should I work in a tech startup? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How to get programming experience when you can’t find a job? Hello Torb, So I’ve seen this question pop out several times, and I understand the frustration of...
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Hello Torb, So I’ve seen this question pop out several times, and I understand the frustration of not being considered […] The post How to get programming experience when you can’t find a job? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How dangerous is over-engineering for a start up? Hey there, I appreciate your question—it’s a complex one that many startups, including those I’ve...
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Hey there, I appreciate your question—it’s a complex one that many startups, including those I’ve consulted with, grapple with. I […] The post How dangerous is over-engineering for a start up? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How to stop thinking as an engineer and start thinking like a business man? Uff, this is a tough one. I can say for sure — it’s possible, everything can be learned. I do...
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Uff, this is a tough one. I can say for sure — it’s possible, everything can be learned. I do […] The post How to stop thinking as an engineer and start thinking like a business man? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Should I quit my well-paid job to start a startup? Short answer: Do it in your spare time. Dip your toes into the startup world without going full...
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Short answer: Do it in your spare time. Dip your toes into the startup world without going full crazy. Test […] The post Should I quit my well-paid job to start a startup? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How do I tell my cofounder I need to quit? First of all, I’m sorry you ended up in such a situation. Running in overdrive for so long is a...
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First of all, I’m sorry you ended up in such a situation. Running in overdrive for so long is a […] The post How do I tell my cofounder I need to quit? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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Is development the right career for me? Hello dear reader, first off all, I want to acknowledge the weight of the question you’re grappling...
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Hello dear reader, first off all, I want to acknowledge the weight of the question you’re grappling with. It’s one […] The post Is development the right career for me? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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🙀 Startup founder fears by funding round Startup founders have a lot of fears. Some are afraid they won’t find a technical co-founder or...
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Startup founders have a lot of fears. Some are afraid they won’t find a technical co-founder or attract angel investment. […] The post 🙀 Startup founder fears by funding round appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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As a non-technical founder what should I be doing while the product is developed? First of all, congrats on starting this journey. So, you’re a non-technical co-founder in the...
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First of all, congrats on starting this journey. So, you’re a non-technical co-founder in the process of product development, feeling […] The post As a non-technical founder what should I be doing while the product is developed? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.
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How to build your SaaS with freelancers? In today’s world, it’s easier than ever to build a Software-as-a-Service startup. With online tools...
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In today’s world, it’s easier than ever to build a Software-as-a-Service startup. With online tools and resources like no-code platforms, […] The post How to build your SaaS with freelancers? appeared first on Vadim Kravcenko.