How tech products scale using lessons from gaming.
Most founders copy tactics. The best understand the system behind them.
Real-world breakdowns of growth, retention, and strategy — for founders and builders who want to understand how products actually scale.
20+ years building games. Now breaking down what actually works.
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Everyone is defaulting to Supabase for AI apps. That might be the wrong reason to choose your database.
What you get every week
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What's changing before it's obvious
Shifts in how products grow, retain, and monetize — spotted early using patterns from gaming.
Frameworks you can apply immediately
Game design loops, retention mechanics, meta-game thinking — translated directly into business strategy.
How gaming explains business success
The models that built billion-dollar games are reshaping how the best tech companies operate.
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Conversations with investors, operators, and founders who see the pattern others miss.
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