I almost hired a developer. Then I realized the problem.

Features don't fix a GTM problem, no matter how good they are.

Apr 18, 2026 · Fran Mendez

Why you never take the first step

You complain but refuse to lead. You are probably just terrified of looking dumb in public. Me too.

Apr 10, 2026 · Fran Mendez

Why I’m not building another email service

Mar 20, 2026 · Fran Mendez

The problem with building a flagship community

A single massive audience is not the goal. Here is what I am doing instead to make Commune actually grow.

Mar 13, 2026 · Fran Mendez

Preventing API Drift with AsyncAPI - A Java/Spring Perspective

Guest article by Iván García Sainz-Aja

Mar 6, 2026 · Fran Mendez

Two sentences that shut down any VC conversation

I turned down $500K twice this month. Here's exactly what I told them

Feb 27, 2026 · Fran Mendez

You all told me I was wrong. You were right

I asked about open source. The answers blew my mind

Feb 20, 2026 · Fran Mendez

Big question: Should Commune go Open Source?

Feb 13, 2026 · Fran Mendez

You aren't listening, you're waiting

Plus: a strict rule for the loud people in the comments this week.

Feb 6, 2026 · Fran Mendez