5 guides
Platform risk
Plain-English guides on platform risk for non-technical founders building with AI tools.
founder · 8 min read
Stripe Just Bought the Switchboard Your AI Runs Through
Stripe closed a $7B+ deal for OpenRouter, the neutral model router behind thousands of AI apps. Here's what changes for founders, and what to watch.
founder · 6 min read
What Lovable's $13.3B Round Means If You're Building on It
Lovable just raised $400M at a $13.3B valuation. Here's what the funding actually changes for founders who ship products on the platform.
founder · 6 min read
AWS Just Entered the Vibe-Coding Race. Here's What Founders Should Take From It.
AWS and Superblocks signed a multiyear deal to run governed vibe coding inside private clouds. The real signal isn't the product — it's who's moving.
founder · 6 min read
Figma Bought Bud (Orchids) and Is Shutting It Down July 18. What Builders Should Do.
Figma acquired the Bud/Orchids vibe-coding team and is sunsetting both apps by July 18, 2026. Here's the migration playbook and the real lesson.
founder · 5 min read
Lovable Signs a 5x Google Cloud Deal. Here's What It Actually Means.
Lovable just locked in a multiyear Google Cloud expansion deal. We break down what it signals for builders committing to the platform.