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Few agencies without a technical lead are able to get by (and none thrive). Relying on contractors can be a double-edged sword: they bring specialized skills but often lack a cohesive vision that aligns technology with your customer’s long-term goals. This disconnect results in software bloat, where unnecessary features and technical debt pile up. The pain is real: without a consistent, forward-thinking approach, your business is at risk of compounding technical debt that will stifle innovation. Don’t let short-term fixes lead to long-term problems. It’s time to rethink how you approach technology, ensuring it supports—not stifles—your growth.

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With Velt (YC W22) we provide features that boost engagement and growth within your product. You can add full-stack features like contextual comments, recording, notifications and more. You can fully customize these components. Make them feel native. Make them your own. Match your brand. Developers have full control: * Custom component layouts * Your own CSS * Dynamic template variables * Conditional component rendering * Custom behaviors and functionality * Component variants * Or build your own UI with our APIs. Learn more👇

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Polls can be a cheat code for earned media, and a great way to build authority. But there are levels to this. Here's how one of the best I've seen - Capital One - does it. (And what I'd do differently to increase earned coverage). Led by Shena Ashley, PhD, Capital One's Insights Center is a masterclass in leveraging polls to create unique insights that would do incredibly well via earned syndication. Here’s what they do great: ✅ Content that sticks: Crucial issues > fleeting trends. Focusing on topics like financial stability, mobility, and entrepreneurship, it's easier to rationalize investment on topics with a longer shelf life. Their insights + stories can drive coverage for months to come. ✅ Visual storytelling: Data doesn’t have to be dry, and Capital One presents original insights through clear and eye-pleasing visuals that are easy to understand. Publishers like charts, they love colorful charts, and they LOVE colorful charts that are easy to understand. Check, check, check. ✅ Strong methodologies and extensive polling numbers: Capital One frequently involves 7k+ participants in their studies - they are not half a**ing it. Well explained methodologies are table stakes to get your polls covered, and Capital One does a great job outlining their data collection process, sample size, and research methodologies.   ✅ Easy to steal: Each report has multiple easy to take stories/soundbites, and are also written as full pieces of content, which can be taken as whole. Finally --- if I could change one thing... Add a byline. Brand publishing NEEDS a byline - no news outlet wants to cover a story that can't be credited back to a human. All in all, polls can be incredibly valuable for driving earned syndication - check out Capital One's Insights Center in comments for killer examples.

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At InVision, we worked with some amazing software vendors. I know I've talked about most of these in the past; but, I just want to give a final shout-out to some of my favorites: * LaunchDarkly - feature flags completely changed the way we approached product development. And, allowed us to all but eliminate our incidents and outages (shameless plug for my own book: https://lnkd.in/ehxiy6bY). * Postmark - delivered all of our outbound emails and powered our inbound reply-by-email workflows with flawless uptime and befuddling performance. * Pusher - powered our real-time collaboration via WebSockets, bringing our UIs to life and keeping browsers synchronized. * Intergral | FusionReactor APM - gave us deep insights into our JVM performance, allowing us to track down SQL, API, and processing bottlenecks. * Datadog - truly world-class metrics, alerting, and monitoring. * Adobe ColdFusion / Lucee CFML - the programming language and application server that allowed us to move fast, keep things simple, respond to users, and build wonderful things. * Cloudflare - your CDN, WAF, and web workers took a beating so that our origin servers could stay online. * Amplitude - connected me to the users by giving us insight into what our users were actually doing (or not doing). At one point, I think we had over 300 different SaaS subscriptions; so this list is faaaaar from exhaustive. And, I'm sure I'm forgetting other beloved services. And, many of our teams worked with entirely different technologies. This is just my little corner of the organization. And, I couldn't have done it without them. Thank you so much! ❤️

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HITRUST chose Vanta as the first pre-built HITRUST e1 solution, which means Vanta comes "out of the box" with the necessary controls, documents, and policies for an e1 assessment and eliminates the manual “do-it-yourself” approach that other platforms require. Up to 80% of requirements are automated by: *️⃣ Guidance around requirements: 44 new controls and 72 automated tests to ensure comprehensive and continuous compliance. *️⃣ Documents and policy templates: 80 new documents and 10 policy addendums to outline practices around managing sensitive data. *️⃣ Automated evidence collection: With over 300 integrations, Vanta automatically and continuously collects evidence from an organization’s technology stack. Our platform also applies overlapping, implemented controls from other supported frameworks, including up to 50% of SOC 2 and ISO 27001, to eliminate duplicative work across compliance programs. Coming soon, our partnership with HITRUST will expand into an integration with their audit portal, MyCSF, so customer evidence is transfered automatically from Vanta to MyCSF, further streamlining the HITRUST validation process Really excited for this collaboration!

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Is this the end of embeddings? Hear from Josh and Tashrish on the pros and cons of using embeddings-based RAG for document data extraction and our experiments with switching to completions-only RAG.

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This is a cool project, and another example of the emerging "replace stateful storage with S3" trend. I do wonder at what point someone will package this sort of thing up into a FUSE filesystem to make it generally usable across existing services. Or maybe every service has unique enough needs that it's better to handle it custom each time. https://lnkd.in/etcVBfVf

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If you have a large portfolio of domain names listed on Afternic and want to change your lowercase listings to CamelCase, you're probably going to need a hand to make it happen.

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Learning the "Adjacency Matrix" is key to deciding when (or if) to launch new products as a SaaS business. I chatted with Jason Cohen from WPEngine about this on Rogue Startups recently. Full episode at https://buff.ly/4aAz2GH

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Excited to be part of NY Tech Week! 🎉 Come see me and let's talk tech. Whether you have questions, want to start or scale your business, or are interested in a quick intro to AI as a productivity tool, drop by and say hello! Let's innovate together. 🚀 #NYTechWeek #Innovation #AI #BusinessGrowth

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Anthrop\c Anthropic Claude for Android is here Today we’re announcing the Claude Android app. Now, you can use Claude anytime, anywhere on your Android device—for free across all plans including Pro and Teams. The app is designed with the following features:  Multi-platform support: Pick up and continue conversations with Claude across web, iOS, and Android apps  Vision capabilities: Take new pictures or upload files for real-time image analysis  Multilingual processing: Real-time language translation to help communicate or translate aspects of the world around you Advanced reasoning: Claude can help you tackle complex problems, like analyzing contracts while traveling or conducting market research to prepare for a meeting Among many other things, Claude can help you solve problems and make decisions in real time, provide creative inspiration and support productivity on the go. Whether you're drafting a business proposal between meetings, translating menus while traveling, brainstorming gift ideas while shopping, or composing a speech while waiting for a flight, Claude is ready to assist you. To download the Android app, find us on Google Play. Don’t have an Android device? Claude is also available on iOS through the App Store. —The Anthropic team

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“Codegen tools are broken.” They churn out boilerplate, need endless fixes, and rarely feel… smart. So when I asked Codebuff to create a browser-based Minecraft game, I wasn’t sure what to expect as I just told it: 👉 “generate a basic minecraft clone that runs in my browser that lets me move around in the world, explore it, and mine blocks. keep going until it's very recognizable as a minecraft game.” And here’s what happened: ✅ Hover effects to show where blocks drop. ✅ Particle effects when blocks are destroyed. ✅ An instruction overlay showing block types. Codebuff uses two agents: 👨‍💻 A Developer agent to write features. 🕵️‍♂️ A Product Manager agent to critique and refine. The best part? The game actually works. We showed a basic version to a dozen people, and each added their own ideas and features to our project. Check out the demo video for the final version. Check out our Substack post for more information: https://lnkd.in/gVFp4H69

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As we're getting ever-closer to closing the doors at InVision, I've been feeling an increasing amount of stress and anxiety. I'm not one for meditation, but I do like the idea of a breathing exercise to calm the nerves. As such, I thought it would be fun to use #JavaScript and #AlpineJS to build a small guided "box breathing" exercise that leverages the SpeechSynthesis API for vocalization. Read more: https://bennadel.com/4743

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 Are the same faces at every networking event? It's time to break free and connect with a wider network of professionals who can take your career to the next level. That's where BlinkConnect comes in. BlinkConnect is the ultimate networking app designed for: Job Seekers: Find the right connections to land your dream job. Discover hidden opportunities and connect with hiring managers and industry professionals who can give you a leg up. Entrepreneurs and Freelancers: Build your brand and expand your client base. Network with potential collaborators and clients to get your business noticed. Career Changers: Pivot your career path with ease. Connect with professionals in new industries, gain valuable insights, and find mentors who can guide you. But what makes BlinkConnect different? Here's what sets us apart: Smart Networking: Find the perfect connections with intelligent search filters that go beyond titles and companies. Meaningful Interactions: Engage in direct messaging, participate in exclusive networking events, and foster real relationships. Industry Insights: Stay ahead of the curve with curated content, discussions, and expert advice from industry leaders. A Growing Community: Join a vibrant network of professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. Here's a sneak peek of what you can expect with BlinkConnect: Personalized profile: Showcase your skills and experience to attract the right connections. Advanced search features: Find professionals based on specific criteria like industry, location, and expertise. Direct messaging: Connect with individuals and nurture relationships through private chats. Exclusive events: Attend online and offline networking events to expand your network in real-time. Knowledge sharing: Access valuable content and discussions on current industry trends and career development. Ready to unlock the power of professional networking? Download BlinkConnect today and start building your dream career network! In addition to the points above, you could consider including: A user quote or success story to illustrate the app's benefits. A call to action with a special offer or a free trial period. Links to download the app on various platforms. High-quality visuals that showcase the app's user-friendly interface and features.

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💡I need your help! 💡 Appeals Doctor is rebranding prior to launching our new self-managed SAAS product and I need help finalizing our logo. I’d really appreciate your input on which design resonates best with you. 👉 Please take a moment to fill out this quick poll: https://lnkd.in/eAUSttQU Your feedback means a lot, and I can’t wait to hear what you think! At Appeals Doctor, we help Amazon sellers manage their account and listing health, saving them both time and money. From unfreezing funds to reinstating accounts and brands, reopening listings, and fixing suppressed listings, we’ve got sellers covered. #AmazonSellers #Branding #LogoDesign #Startups #Ecommerce #FractionalCTO #AppealsDoctor

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Classifying transactions remains an unsolved problem. Seems like it's something that someone should've figured out by now. Yet, it hasn't. We've made huge strides on this front and we're publishing an in-depth article about our Classification Engine. Our very own Joel Ray Gregorio, CPA explains how we use AI to help firms dramatically improve their transaction coding. From reducing manual workloads to elevating accuracy, our engine is having a major impact on the way that teams manage financial data. Within the article, Joel covers everything from cleaning up messy books to smart predictions and broader scenario coverage. We also cover the 4 key benefits that Truewind customers – from top 100 firms to solo practitioners – have seen after integrating our engine into their workflows. 🔗 For the full piece, check out the link here: https://lnkd.in/dgJU8NKP

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Saw the news today that PivotalTracker is shutting down. Although I haven't used the product in years, PivotalTracker was, to me, the perfect example of how opinionated software can supercharge a development team. All software embodies a process. The best tools are ones that not only record information but drive your process and your team forward. If you tried to use PivotalTracker but didn't follow their process, you'd find the tool would not work well - and so you'd be forced to adopt their process (which was a good process). Other tools that are more general, like Jira, let you do whatever you want, which often results in teams with poorly defined or loose processes, which results in teams that don't operate effectively. RIP PivotalTracker. For me, its legacy as an example of what opinionated software can do to make a team operate with peak efficiency will live on. https://lnkd.in/e3_jvQ9g

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