Stratgik resources
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Practical writing on the four decisions this company is built around: what to build or buy, how software actually gets shipped, what is worth automating, and what it takes to keep it running afterwards. Based on systems we have built and operate, not summaries of other people's articles.
5 Aug 2026
MVP vs Prototype: What Founders Should Build First
Prototype or MVP first? The real difference, when to build each, 2026 costs and timelines, and how to validate your idea before yo...
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4 Aug 2026
Penetration Testing for Startups: A 2026 Guide
What penetration testing costs for startups in 2026, when to run your first test, pen test vs vulnerability scan, and how to get r...
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3 Aug 2026
The Stratgik MVP Effort Model 2026: developer-days per feature
Our full estimator model, published: how many developer-days each feature adds, the platform, design and scope multipliers, and ho...
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3 Aug 2026
AWS vs Azure for Startups: A 2026 Founder's Guide
AWS vs Azure for startups in 2026: market share, real pricing, startup credits (up to $100K vs $150K), and when to pick each. An h...
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2 Aug 2026
How to Reduce Cloud Costs for Startups (2026 Guide)
Cut your startup's cloud bill 20-30% with rightsizing, idle cleanup, commitments and spot instances. A practical 2026 guide with r...
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1 Aug 2026
How to Scope an MVP: A Founder's Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to scope an MVP: define the core problem, map one user journey, cut features ruthlessly, and ship the smallest version w...
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31 Jul 2026
When to Hire a Fractional CTO: 7 Signs for Founders
Not sure when to hire a fractional CTO? 7 clear signs your startup needs senior technical leadership, plus real 2026 costs and how...
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30 Jul 2026
MVP Feature Prioritization: A Founder's 2026 Guide
Learn how to prioritize MVP features with MoSCoW, RICE and Value-vs-Effort. A founder-focused framework to scope a lean, testable...
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29 Jul 2026
How to Write a Software Requirements Document (SRD)
A step-by-step guide for founders: what a software requirements document (SRD) includes, an SRD vs PRD vs BRD table, a template, a...
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28 Jul 2026
How to Outsource Shopify Store Management
A founder's guide to outsourcing Shopify store management in 2026: what to delegate, real costs, how to vet a partner, and keeping...
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27 Jul 2026
Managed IT vs In-House IT: A Startup Cost Comparison
Managed IT vs in-house IT: compare real 2026 costs, coverage and risk, plus how to get senior oversight on the decision before you...
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27 Jul 2026
SOC 2 for Startups: Cost, Timeline & When You Need It
What SOC 2 costs a startup, how long Type 1 vs Type 2 takes, and when it is actually worth pursuing. A founder-focused guide with...
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