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Entries tagged with: Growth

  • Oct 07, 2026

    Bidding on competitor names when buyers ask agents

    Rivals bid on our brand on Google while developers send AI agents to evaluate us. Agents never see the ads.

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  • Sep 29, 2026

    What TypeSafe Got Right With the Jev Launch

    The Jev launch shows how product decisions help people understand value, try it quickly, and give them a reason to share.

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  • Feb 23, 2026

    40% of Signups This Week Came From AI Recommendations

    Exactly 40% of new users this week found steel.dev through AI recommendations. Users told us this during onboarding.

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  • Feb 02, 2026

    The Human Web Is Becoming Agent Web

    I'm joining Steel as founding growth lead. The web is shifting from human clicks to agent-run workflows.

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  • Jan 20, 2026

    X's Grok-Powered Algorithm: The January 2026 Rewrite

    X's Grok algorithm analyzed with AI agents. Comparison with old algorithm and practical learnings.

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  • Oct 09, 2025

    Developer Trust Over Conversion: The 10 Touchpoint Rule

    Developers need 10+ touchpoints. Build trust through systematic signals, content, and community engagement.

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  • Sep 05, 2025

    Vibe Coding Through the Berghain Challenge

    How my AI coding partner and I obsessed over a nightclub bouncer optimization problem for one intense day

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  • Jul 17, 2025

    The Anti-Playbook: Why AI Dev Tools Need Different Growth

    Traditional SaaS growth tactics fail with AI dev tools. Here's why you need to throw out the playbook.

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