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Lessons from building software for emerging markets, AI agents that actually work, and products that solve real problems.
Building AI Agents That Actually Work on WhatsApp
How I built BookBot, an AI booking agent for African SMEs. Lessons on conversational design, failure handling, and meeting users where they are.
The 2G Test: How I Build Apps for Real-World Conditions
Every feature I build gets tested on throttled 2G. If it doesn't work there, it doesn't ship. Here's my testing methodology.
InDrive Changed Zimbabwe's Ride-Hailing Market. Here's What That Means for Builders.
When InDrive entered Zimbabwe with transparent pricing, it shifted power to drivers. I saw an opportunity to build tools for this new reality.
From Idea to 50+ Beta Users in 8 Weeks: The EdgeForge Story
How I built and launched an AI trading journal without picking a trading methodology—and why that decision was the key to early traction.
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