Akash Bhadange

Make Something YOU Want

When deciding what to build as a side project, focus on creating something that solves a problem YOU face daily.

Growth Without Hacks

What really drives startup growth. Marketing isn’t about shiny tools or growth hacks. It’s about understanding people, solving their problems, and showing up consistently.

Designing Vibe, Not Wireframes.

Modern design tools and AI coding assistants have made traditional design processes obsolete, enabling teams to skip wireframes and even formal design phases to build functional products faster.

Make Things Simple

Simplicity isn’t easy—it’s a craft that requires discipline, patience, and most importantly "mastery of complexity".

Why Buying a $6M Banana Wasn’t Stupid—It Was Pure Genius

Anyone who thinks buying a banana for $6.2M was a stupid idea is absolutely wrong.

Don't Work In Startups If You...

Startups have been romanticized a lot lately, making them seem like the ultimate career move. But the truth is, they aren’t for everyone.

Why Fonts Look Bolder in Browsers Compared to Figma—and How to Fix It

After banging my head I found the solution and learned something new about how fonts are rendered. I became a better and smarter designer today!

Peerlist is a Product Hunt Alternative?

I’ve been asked this question a lot after the recent backlash against Product Hunt. Here's my take and answer to this question.

Two Pizza Team 🍕🍕

Why we at Peerlist believe that a small, tightly-knit team can work wonders for an early-stage startup.

Ideas are Cheap. Execution is Priceless.

You've probably heard people say, "What a great idea!" or "That's unique!" many times. But none of that matters if you don't act on it.

Don't Underestimate the "Power of Asking"

Ask for help, advice, suggestion, feedback, ideas. Ask question. Unlock the power of “asking”. It's incredible!

Your Profile Picture Can Make or Break Things

Know why a professional headshot is essential for your online profile.

OpenAI O1: Your Questions Answered

OpenAI recently launched O1, their most advanced AI model yet. As people hear about it, many are curious about what O1 can do and how it's different from earlier models.

My Favorite Personal CRM For Founders

For founders venturing into sales for the first time, selecting the right personal CRM can be exhausting. I experienced it, trust me! Here’s a look at some of the best personal CRMs that can help.