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Building Products

Small bets, useful prototypes, and turning an idea into something real.

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Ship the question before the product

Sample article · A prototype should answer a question. Make that question specific before spending weeks polishing the answer.

Sahil Sahu-Jul 5, 2026-2 min read
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The useful side-project checklist

Sample article · A short checklist for choosing a problem, cutting scope, and leaving behind something another person can use.

Sahil Sahu-May 26, 2026-2 min read
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