The Stack Trap
Every founder faces this question. And most get it wrong — not because they pick a "bad" technology, but because they optimize for the wrong variables.
The Three Variables That Matter
When advising on tech stack, we evaluate three things in order: hiring pool, ecosystem maturity, and velocity. Everything else is secondary.
Our Current Default Stack
For most B2B SaaS MVPs in 2026: Next.js on the frontend, Node.js/TypeScript on the backend, PostgreSQL for persistence, and deployed to Vercel + Railway.
This stack lets a two-person team move at startup speed without accumulating technical debt.
Pick boring technology. Then ship faster than anyone using exciting technology.