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Unified Social API

Outstand

Usage-based API for all social media platforms. Build once, publish everywhere.

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Social Management

Schedul

Social Media Management SaaS for creators who build community.

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Fundamenta

Comprehensive data and financial analysis platform for Greek companies.

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FeaturedFebruary 7, 2026

Learning When to Ask, and When to Stand Alone

Bootstrapping isn’t just about money and metrics. It’s about the people who show up when they don’t have to-and the lessons you carry from those who didn’t.

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August 7, 2025•ArticleGrowth At All Costs? The Silent Killer of Engineering-First CulturesUncontrolled growth often chips away at the culture that made a team great. Here's how to spot the signs—and protect what matters as you scale.Read more

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June 23, 2025•ArticleSchedul: Our Journey So Far and How We’re Shaping It Into a Profitable Side ProjectFrom a Threads-only scheduler to a profitable SaaS—this is what we learned about building, validating, and monetizing a side project while working full-time.Read more

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December 25, 2024•ArticleReflecting on Time: A Christmas Day Thought2024 has been a year of growth and transformation, marked by challenges and meaningful milestones. This Christmas, I reflect on the journey and look forward to reclaiming balance in 2025.Read more

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November 25, 2024•ArticleFrom 9 to 5 to Thriving: Building in Public Without Burning OutBalancing a full-time job while building a SaaS product in public is a challenge filled with sacrifices, growth, and meaningful connections. In this post, I share how I juggle it all, from long days to finding balance through workouts, early mornings, and even starting a podcast.Read more

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October 25, 2024•ArticleHow excessive heat can break your productivity under tight deadlinesHeat, especially when combined with high humidity, plays a significant role in how we manage stress and productivity under tight deadlines. Rising temperatures can increase work-related stress, particularly in hot climates like Greece.Read more

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April 19, 2024•ArticleDecoding the Dilemma: Should You Go Back to Your Old Employer?Reconnecting with former employers can offer stability and growth in a dynamic tech landscape. Companies increasingly value cultural fit alongside technical skills, making returning to a previous workplace a strategic move.Read more

Cover Image for Finding Balance: WFH or RTO - The choice and challenge of post-pandemic workstyles

June 20, 2023•ArticleFinding Balance: WFH or RTO - The choice and challenge of post-pandemic workstylesDiscover the ongoing debate between working from home (WFH) and returning to the office (RTO). Explore the benefits and challenges of each workstyle as we navigate the ever-changing landscape of modern work.Read more

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October 5, 2022•ArticleCreate your own Material-UI Box component to style your projectsCreating your own Box gives you a clean and scalable approach of Material's most-used component. Using it is a simple process providing you an easy-to-use styling tool for your projects.Read more

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August 12, 2022•ArticleReact file structure(s): Don't agonize and organizeCorrect React file structure does not exist.You can find your team's and organization's best solution though.This article will present my approach on how i structure my files, a simple walkthrough for anyone who is looking to avoid the chaos.Read more

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August 3, 2022•ArticleHello World (Wide Web)In this blog i'll try to share my small bits of knowledge around tech and its community. Here you will read a variety of articles. From 'Create your own Axios using Fetch API' to 'How to tackle your Energy Vampire colleague'. I can ensure you that every word that you will read it comes with a real life backstory.Read more