Raquel Alves

Devin 1.2 is getting smarter, but can it handle a deployment error on a 64-bit Chromebook at 2 AM after an 8-hour shift? 😂 Jokes aside, the usage-based billing is a great move for indie makers who need high-level reasoning without the enterprise price tag.

his sounds like a dream. As a solo founder working warehouse shifts, I spend more time being a 'debugger' on my Chromebook than actually being a CEO. My biggest bottleneck isn't the AI code, it's the 'human' energy to manage all the silos (CMO, CTO, COO) alone. How does SureThing handle the deployment side of things when the 'CTO agent' hits a wall with infrastructure limits?

I get why some of these tactics are tempting, especially early on. But personally, I’d rather build something authentic — even if it’s slower and doesn’t monetize right away. Things like buying accounts, fake counters, or misleading users might give short-term results, but they damage trust long-term. And once trust is gone, it’s very hard to rebuild. What I find genuinely “brilliant” is much...

That’s a great point, especially regarding the 'keys' to the business. I think building the personal brand first creates trust, but it definitely makes the 'exit' or scaling part trickier if the product can't stand on its own. I'm currently taking baby steps and, honestly, my personal email is still tied to my projects—your comment is a great reminder to start separating them early so the...