The Studio Blog

Notes on building it properly.

How we think about security, process, and where AI actually belongs in a software studio's workflow.

"Launched" and "Phase 1 Ready" Are Not the Same Thing

Most software gets launched. Very little gets launched ready to actually run a business on. Here's the difference, and why it's the only launch worth having.

June 2, 2026 · 6 min read

Security

Zero Trust Isn't a Feature You Add — It's Where You Start

Security teams get called in too late, too often. We map trust boundaries before a single screen is designed, and here's what that actually looks like in practice.

May 14, 2026 · 7 min read

Workflow

AI Builds Faster. It Doesn't Get to Decide.

We use AI throughout our workflow to move quickly. We never let it be the final word on what ships. Here's how that authority is actually structured.

April 21, 2026 · 5 min read