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AI-Agents: Friends or Foes?
LATEST — 30 Jan 2026

AI-Agents: Friends or Foes?

I’ve tried several all-in-one tools that are essentially advanced AI agents: It's impressive. But at what cost?

AI-driven world: 2026

AI technologies have become commonplace in just a few years, but in terms of their significance for humanity, they probably surpass the advent of the Internet, which, incidentally, took decades to spread.

5 Jan 2026  •  6 min read

80% of my product is AI-generated. Some lessons about LLM-driven building.

When I started building GetStory.io, I couldn't ignore the hype surrounding AI, especially code generation development tools. I used them quite actively. And here are some insights I’ve got from my experience until now: * The website/landing page is 100% vibecode on the v0 platform with

17 Sep 2025  •  1 min read

Starting the Journey of Creating a Product Manager Digital Twin

I built GetStory, which right now is basically a straightforward generator for different types of project documentation - everything from user stories to system requirements.

11 Sep 2025  •  1 min read

How to achieve life goals with no willpower

I used to be great at starting things but terrible at finishing them. Fitness routines, side projects, learning new skills — it was almost always the same story. They get off to a strong start, but then they gradually decline and eventually just give up within a few months.

6 Aug 2025  •  4 min read

Coding Frustration and AI Era Relief

20 years ago, when I was passionate about programming and working as a developer, the most frustrating part of the job was that I had to spend much more time on implementation than on thinking of solutions.

29 May 2025  •  2 min read

What Actually Happens When You Code with AI

As I continue to experiment with LLM-powered development tools in my pet projects, I'm documenting both the impressive capabilities and the surprising challenges these AI assistants bring to software development. What follows are my unfiltered observations from weeks of integrating these tools into real projects - lessons that

9 Apr 2025  •  2 min read

Building Clean, Launching Fast

We all know the drill: launch early, avoid feature addiction, iterate fast, and stay focused. Here is a simple approach to how to follow this in practice.

1 Nov 2024  •  2 min read
Lean Financial Modeling. How to deal with money without a CFO.

Lean Financial Modeling. How to deal with money without a CFO.

I treat financial calculations as a core tool that helps to understand the whole project from a money perspective. The financial model is not just a phrase from the corporate world.

12 Sep 2024  •  2 min read
The Right Timing For Startup: Too Early is Harder To Survive

The Right Timing For Startup: Too Early is Harder To Survive

People who start building a startup are worried that they might not make it at the right time. Honestly, is there a problem?

5 Sep 2024  •  2 min read
Competing in Startups It's Not What You Think

Competing in Startups It's Not What You Think

I did 300+ interviews with clients. And what I found? Only about 20% of my interviewees had any mention of our competitors.

27 Aug 2024  •  1 min read
Small Changes For a Big Difference

Small Changes For a Big Difference

There are many simple, low-cost improvements surrounding us that could improve life considerably. Often, we think that meaningful change requires complex projects with years of budgeting, but the truth is, that there are countless small adjustments we could make right now.

20 Aug 2024  •  2 min read
Team Integrity Is Key In The Long Run

Team Integrity Is Key In The Long Run

I once had a client who came to me with a very general request to help their company with the product development process and implement some day-to-day practices to improve visibility and speed product releases. When I went deep into the project and analyzed the existing problems, I found a

9 Aug 2024  •  2 min read
Startup: The Game Of Vagueness

Startup: The Game Of Vagueness

Every project involves a degree of uncertainty and the most annoying factor in startups is vagueness. Here is the approach to fighting it.

16 Apr 2024  •  5 min read
Avoid Conflict and Frustration: How to Manage Stakeholder Needs in Your Startup Project

Avoid Conflict and Frustration: How to Manage Stakeholder Needs in Your Startup Project

Conflict and frustration often arise at the start of a new project due to mismatched goals and visions. But by outlining stakeholder needs, you can mitigate risks and unwanted situations and keep the project on track.

13 Jun 2023  •  6 min read
The Failed Construction Tech Startup's Story

The Failed Construction Tech Startup's Story

Two years ago I shut down Brigadier - a construction tech startup about field management on a construction site. I've been trying for a long time to make all new attempts to move our startup forward. Along the way, we studied the market, tried different segments, and different

27 Mar 2023  •  6 min read
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