Thoughts on technology leadership, efficient engineering, and building scalable organizations.
The transition matters more than the destination
Antonio Melonio argues the era of jobs is ending. We agree with the diagnosis - but the gap between philosophical vision and Monday morning decisions is where most organizations are stuck.
By The Bushido Collective
AI capability + Real verification = Production-ready code
Han brings disciplined craftsmanship to Claude Code through curated plugins built on Bushido principles. Stop generating code. Start shipping systems.
By The Bushido Collective
And the 3 Questions That Prevent It
Most technical roadmaps are obsolete by March. The problem isn't execution, it's the questions you didn't ask in December.
By The Bushido Collective
When Does Your Startup Actually Need a Full-Time CTO?
Hiring a full-time CTO too early wastes money. Hiring too late costs opportunities. Here's the framework to know when the timing is right.
By The Bushido Collective
Why Most Startups Pay 30% More Than They Should
Technical debt isn't just a metaphor, it's a real tax on your engineering velocity, hiring costs, and growth potential. Here's how to calculate what it's costing you.
By The Bushido Collective
How One Senior Architect Outperforms Three Junior Developers
The math on engineering efficiency isn't what you think. One senior engineer doesn't equal 2-3 juniors. They equal 5-10x in the right context. Here's why.
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The Framework That Actually Works
Most technical roadmaps fail because they optimize for features, not outcomes. Here's the framework we use to build strategies that survive contact with reality.
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The Real Cost of Building Software Without Understanding
Non-technical founders are trying to prompt their way to product-market fit. Here's why it always ends in disaster, and what actually works.
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Why Claude Code + Experience Beats Everything Else
Everyone's trying to replace engineers with AI. We found a better way: amplifying senior expertise 10x with the right tools.
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Building Software That Scales Beyond the Prompt
Why 'vibe-based' AI coding without engineering expertise is a recipe for disaster, and how we use AI as a force multiplier while maintaining professional standards.
By The Bushido Collective
Why Your Startup's First Technical Decisions Matter Most
How startups waste millions on the wrong technical approach and why starting with experienced leadership changes everything.
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Why Your Startup Doesn't Need a Full-Time CTO Yet
Understanding when fractional technical leadership delivers better outcomes than a full-time hire, and why experience matters more than availability.
By The Bushido Collective
The Mutual Advantage for Startups and Advisors
Why aligning incentives through equity creates better outcomes for both startups and their technical partners.
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The Patterns That Work and the Mistakes That Kill
Hard-won lessons from scaling engineering teams from 2 to 200, and why most startups get it wrong in predictable ways.
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Why We Don't Sell Hours
A new approach to technology consulting that focuses on delivering efficiency and outcomes rather than billable hours.
By The Bushido Collective
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