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A polished prototype interface that looks finished but has exposed wires and unfinished structure underneath
MVP

Your Vibe-Coded Prototype Is Not a Product

Your vibe-coded prototype demos well. That does not make it a product. Here is what the transition actually requires.

Dhananjay Haridas Jul 2, 2026 3 min read
A founder staring at a tangled codebase on a laptop screen, representing technical debt after vibe coding an MVP
MVP

Vibe Coding Built Your MVP. Here Comes the Real Bill.

Vibe coding helped you ship fast. But over 8,000 startups later needed rescue engineering. The post-launch cleanup is the real cost.

Dhananjay Haridas Jul 2, 2026 3 min read
A founder reviewing AI-generated code on a laptop, with a clean minimal workspace
MVP

Vibe Coding Is Real, But It's Not a Developer Replacement

Vibe coding is a real and useful tool for non-technical founders. It's also not a substitute for real engineering — and the data on security flaws and bug density makes that clear.

Dhananjay Haridas Jul 1, 2026 3 min read
Fractional CTO

What a Fractional CTO Actually Does in Your First 90 Days (It's Not What You Think)

The fractional CTO market is flooded with advisors who give you strategy decks. Here's what the real work looks like across your first 90 days — and what to watch out for.

Dhananjay Haridas Jul 1, 2026 3 min read
How to Validate a Startup Idea Before Writing a Single Line of Code
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How to Validate a Startup Idea Before Writing a Single Line of Code

L Before you hire a developer or open a code editor, you need to know if anyone actually wants what you're building. Here's a practical framework for validating startup ideas fast.

Dhananjay Haridas Jul 1, 2026 3 min read
GPT, Claude, or Gemini: Which LLM Should You Actually Build With?
MVP

GPT, Claude, or Gemini: Which LLM Should You Actually Build With?

Every founder building an AI product hits this question early. GPT-4o, Claude, and Gemini each have real strengths and real blind spots. This post breaks down which one fits which job, and how to make the call without overcomplicating it.

Dhananjay Haridas Jun 30, 2026 3 min read