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No fluff. Practical writing on how to build an MVP, what it really costs, and how to go from idea to live product without a technical co-founder.

28 April 2026 · 7 min read

How to Build an App Without Coding (And Without Giving Up Equity)

You have a real idea. You don't have a technical co-founder — and you shouldn't need one. Here's how non-technical founders actually get apps built and launched in 2025.

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22 April 2026 · 6 min read

How Much Does It Cost to Build an App in 2025? A Founder's Honest Breakdown

Agency quotes, freelancer rates, no-code tools, and the fixed-price alternative. What a real MVP actually costs — and what's inflated.

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15 April 2026 · 6 min read

How to Validate Your App Idea Before You Spend a Single Penny on Development

Building too early is the most common (and most expensive) mistake first-time founders make. Here's a fast, free validation process that tells you if people will actually pay.

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8 April 2026 · 8 min read

From Idea to iPhone App: What Non-Technical Founders Actually Need to Know

The App Store, Swift, React Native, TestFlight, and everything else explained clearly — without the jargon — for founders who just want to launch.

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1 April 2026 · 7 min read

5 MVP Ideas That Are Working Right Now for Female Founders (and How to Build Them)

Real product ideas, real audiences, and a realistic path to building them. From community apps to mum-focused tools — what's gaining traction in 2025.

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