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Build vs Buy

The decision most founders get wrong.

Building when you should buy is one of the most expensive mistakes in early-stage software. Answer 5 questions and get a clear recommendation — with a day range if building is the right call.

1.Is this capability a core differentiator for your business?

Would owning this give you a competitive advantage that a vendor can't replicate?

2.Does a vendor solution exist that covers 80%+ of your requirements?

3.How complex is the integration with your existing systems?

4.Does this involve sensitive data that you can't or won't share with a vendor?

Health, financial, legal, or contractually restricted data.

5.How urgent is this?

Answer all questions to continue.