Stoyan Korudzhiev

It's always invaluable to read a real story of what is often experienced behind the curtains. I found myself to be one of those people mainly motivated by hardships rather than fairy tales. Keep up the great work, Calvin!

I'm looking forward to launch a product that I dedicated quite some time to get myself familiar with its domain, and expand the idea. I would be mainly focused on validation. 🙂

In 2024, I’ve grown by expanding my technical skills and stepping into greater responsibilities at work. I’ve become more involved in areas like impact assessment, delivery planning, and focusing more on implementation estimates and more nuanced refinements.

Seek product-market fit.

This week, I’m focusing on improving my sporting activity levels. It’s been on my mind for a while, and I’m determined to make it a more consistent habit. It feels great to take steps toward better health and balance.

I think short-form videos might have been a serious time commitment in the past, but not anymore—especially with the new "tools" that have emerged this year to streamline the process. Coincidentally, I just stumbled upon a recent talk that explains it way better than I ever could. It’s definitely worth a watch. Thanks for all the insights you share with us,...

Neri Oxman is a designer who truly inspires me. What stands out about her work is how seamlessly she blends nature, technology, and art into a single cohesive vision. Her approach to design - creating objects and structures that not only mimic but also learn from nature is incredibly forward-thinking. Her philosophy of material ecology, where design meets sustainability, is what impresses me...

Mine was an attempt to finally start working on my own ideas. After spending time in startups that burned money on the obviously wrong things, I ended up being laid off twice in a short period. That second time really pissed me off 😄. It made me realize I wanted to build something meaningful and sustainable - something that doesn’t just chase trends but actually solves real problems. That’s...

AI-generated images are absolutely a form of art. They make creativity accessible to anyone, requiring no skills beyond the ability to express yourself. You can create something deeply personal that evokes emotion - it’s like reaching space without knowing the physics. 😄

Christmas and New Year’s are the perfect time to slow down and spend quality time with family, and I’m really looking forward to that. I’m also planning to use some of the downtime to refine a project I’ve been working on—it’s been exciting getting everything ready. One of my main goals is to work on the landing page as part of gearing up for a product launch next year.

The intersection of sustainability and startups is such an exciting space. As a creator, I’ve been working on building a project that integrates eco-friendly principles right into the foundation of the product and brand. It’s all about combining action with authenticity to drive meaningful change.

It’s inspiring to see this question being asked, even two years ago - it’s a reminder that sustainability is an ongoing conversation. Personally, I believe starting small and being consistent makes a big impact. On a broader level, advocating for systemic changes and contributing to sustainability-focused projects is crucial. I’ve been working on expanding an idea in this space and preparing...

I’ve been pouring my energy into shaping an idea that aims to make sustainability more accessible and actionable for everyone. The foundations are in place, the MVP is coming together, and I’m planning to launch sometime next year—stay tuned! :)

I currently dedicate about 2 hours a day to my side project, and it’s all about focusing on something I’m truly passionate about while staying consistent with small, achievable goals. The motivation comes from the core mission of the project - it’s what keeps me going. At the same time, I’m very particular about tracking progress, which not only helps me stay on course but also reinforces my...

I think Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile (KMM) is going to be a strong contender in 2025. Even when it was still in alpha, being able to entirely share the data layer between Android and iOS was a game-changer for me—it made development so much more efficient and cohesive. Now that KMM is in beta, I’ve been able to extend that convenience to sharing everything up to the presentation layer and state...

I totally agree. Vercel’s free tier is a lifesaver, especially for small projects and testing things out. It’s amazing how much you can get done without hitting a paywall.