We’re Builders, a startup studio. “You mean you’re like a VC?” Nope. “So kinda like an incubator then?” Wrong again. As a startup studio, we’re focused on building bigger and more impactful software companies year after year, so let’s take some time to explain who we are, what we do…

Studios are known for their ability to create and launch new companies starting at day 0. Their ability to get from 0 to first clients might be their biggest competence. …

Momentum, once you have it, one should never let it go. Some say it only comes once. While I’m not in that camp, I do believe it’s something to cherish. When you’re working towards it, you never know what will make it happen, and once you’re there, it’s obvious. …

Must be the most asked question by far every week: ‘So, how is your studio going?’ Great, of course, always great. Since the beginning of our studio, we’ve connected with the global studio network to learn from best practices and share our passion for building and launching companies. You may…

After sharing my thoughts on studio math and the formula for how studios generate returns, two questions remain: at what point does a studio reach escape velocity, also known as studio market fit, and when does the model become evergreen, or self-sustaining? Setting the scene To set the scene, we’ve been a member…

Startup studios play the long game. Here’s how. This article is a follow-up on the math behind a startup studio. Although I would advise reading that short article on the chances of success first, we can get going right away. The main goal of this piece is to explain how…

Studios don’t break even… right away. It takes time. After five years, I’m revisiting my thoughts on the mathematics behind startup studios. Back in 2018, Builders offered a mix of professional services and independent company building. When I look back, I feel that this model created a luxurious position where…

This year has been amazing. We raised our first external funding while building out our studio and the companies we co-founded. That said, I’d like to tell you how we got there, what we learned and how we will move forward. …

As a Startup studio founder, I often get asked about our ‘talent’ strategy. Usually, I would say, we’re not into talent investing. That’s what pre-seed accelerators and talent programs do. However, that would not be an entirely true statement. As a studio, we inevitably look for both promising ideas and…