Every startup, no matter how unique or revolutionary its idea, eventually runs into the same question: should we build this ourselves or buy it off the shelf? It shows up during MVP planning, it reappears at every funding round, and it keeps resurfacing as you scale. And while the answer may seem straightforward — build if you can, buy if you can’t — the reality is far more layered.
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Build vs Buy – A Practical Guide to Making the Right Product Decision