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When to build an in-house engineering team and when to hire an agency

When does it make sense to work with a consultancy like thoughtbot? After thousands of engagements, we summarize our best advice for when it makes more sense to hire in-house and when it makes more sense to find an external partner.
Ran Craycraft
May 16, 2025
- MVP
- Hiring
- Platform Engineering
- Development
- Design
- Growth
From idea to impact: The role of rapid prototyping in AgeTech

Rapid prototyping can help AgeTech startups move fast, test wisely, and build with confidence. Learn how to turn big ideas into real-world impact without wasting time or budget.
Kelly Gebo
May 15, 2025
Common mistakes founders make when building an MVP (and how to avoid them)

Building an MVP is a critical step for any startup, but we see a few avoidable mistakes slowing founders down. In this post, we’ll highlight the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Kelly Gebo
May 5, 2025
Why React Native is a strong option for a mobile MVP

After supporting many founders in designing, developing, and launching their mobile MVPs, here are the reasons we continue to recommend React Native as an ideal framework.
Kelly Gebo
May 1, 2025
5 things to avoid when hiring your MVP team

Here are the biggest mistakes (& how to avoid them!) when looking to hire the right team to build your MVP.
Kelly Gebo
April 15, 2025
Should I hire an agency to develop my MVP or build my own team?

Having trouble deciding whether to hire your own team to build your MVP or work with a development partner? Here are some considerations and things to expect when exploring these routes.
Kelly Gebo
April 1, 2025
- Startup
- MVP
- Process
- Consulting
- Hiring
How we use AI to accelerate our MVPs

We’ve organized our suggestions for using AI to accelerate your MVPs, to support you with product strategy, design, development, go-to-market, and post-launch optimization.
Kelly Gebo
March 20, 2025
Scaling startups: Financial foundations & strategic product roadmap

Hear from both thoughtbot and 5th Line, who share their top tips for startups looking to scale, but want to evolve in the right way.
Kelly Gebo
February 25, 2025
- Strategy
- MVP
- Startup
- Fundraising
12/7 Event - How to Raise Early Stage Capital and Build an MVP

On December 7th we are hosting an event with Forecastr. This webinar will provide tips on what you can do to increase your confidence as a founder and the confidence of your investors in you as a founder.
Kelly Gebo
November 30, 2023
- Events
- Startup
- Founder
- MVP
What does a developer do during a product discovery sprint?

How to help your team discover the right product using your technical know-how.
Dave Iverson
September 1, 2023
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