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Founder's NoteSeptember 1, 2026 · 1 min
Why Startups Should Build With Maintainability in Mind
# Why Startups Should Build With Maintainability in Mind Startups need speed. The market will not wait for perfect architecture, and early products naturally change as users and business priorities...
by Poojan ShahRead
Founder's NoteAugust 11, 2026 · 1 min
Why Long-Term Software Clients Need a Product Mindset
# Why Long-Term Software Clients Need a Product Mindset Long-term software development should not become an endless queue of unrelated tickets. A team can complete every requested task and still make...
by Poojan ShahRead
Founder's NoteAugust 4, 2026 · 1 min
Why More Developers Do Not Automatically Improve Delivery
# Why More Developers Do Not Automatically Improve Delivery When a software project is under pressure, the first response is often to add more developers. More people may increase capacity, but...
by Poojan ShahRead
Founder's NoteJuly 21, 2026 · 1 min
Why Long-Term Clients Need a Product Mindset
# Why Long-Term Clients Need a Product Mindset Long-term software development is not the same as completing a one-time scope. Products evolve, users respond, priorities change, and new business needs...
by Poojan ShahRead
Founder's NoteJuly 10, 2026 · 1 min
Why QA Should Be Included From the Beginning
# Why QA Should Be Included From the Beginning Many teams still treat QA as the final step before release. That approach may work for very small changes, but for serious product development, QA...
by Poojan ShahRead
Founder's NoteJuly 3, 2026 · 1 min
Why Sprint Visibility Matters for Remote Clients
# Why Sprint Visibility Matters for Remote Clients Remote software development works best when clients can clearly see what is happening without needing to ask repeatedly. For offshore teams, sprint...
by Poojan ShahRead
Founder's NoteJune 26, 2026 · 1 min
Monthly Reflection: What Popaya Is Building Towards
# Monthly Reflection: What Popaya Is Building Towards As June comes to a close, it is useful to reflect on the kind of company we are trying to build at Popaya. We do not want to be seen only as a...
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Founder's NoteJune 23, 2026 · 1 min
Why Communication and Visibility Matter in Offshore Development
# Why Communication and Visibility Matter in Offshore Development In offshore development, silence creates doubt. Even if the team is working hard, the client may feel uncertain if progress is not...
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Founder's NoteJune 16, 2026 · 1 min
Why Continuous Product Development Needs a Reliable Extended Team
# Why Continuous Product Development Needs a Reliable Extended Team Continuous product development is different from a one-time software project. A product does not end after launch. It continues to...
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