... There's never been a better time to build. AI tools, smaller teams, faster product cycles. Last year, @Supabase surveyed over 2,000 startup founders and builders to uncover what's powering modern startups: tech stacks, GTM, and approach to AI. Many things have changed since then, and they want to know what building at startups looks like in 2026. Take the survey Quick update : The State of Startups 2026 report is out! Many things have changed. Join the discussion ... ... have changed between 2025 and 2026. Join the discussion Comment from James Smiling(@james_smiling): This survey hits home. I built Debt Clarity Tools as a solo founder calculators, lead magnets, email automation mostly with AI tools and a lean

... Giacomo - follow-up question: what's the best coding model for Laravel from your perspective? Comment from fmerian(@fmerian): thanks for the feedback, Anthony! the love for this framework shared by their community is contagious Comment from fmerian(@fmerian): alternatively what's your preferred programming language? Comment from Luca Ardito(@luca_ardito): My instinct is that the winning stack

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