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On our latest episode of #BuildToSucceed, we sit down with Viktor Lidholt, founder of Serverpod and former Flutter engineer at Google, to talk full-stack Dart, unified client-server code, and building better backends for Flutter teams. 🎙️ Check it out here → hubs.ly/Q042HVjx0

hubs.lyViktor Lidholt, Serverpod — Streamlining Full-Stack Dart for Faster Engineering TeamsFormer Google Flutter engineer Viktor Lidholt explains how Serverpod streamlines full-stack Dart, API generation, and backend development for Flutter teams.
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A new episode of #BuildToSucceed 🎙️ dropped in case you missed it! Kody Peterson shares how Foresight Sports uses Flutter, 3D visualization, and data-driven design to build precision tools for athletes and coaches. 🎧 Check out the full episode here → hubs.ly/Q03_Btkf0 #Flutter #SportsTech

hubs.lyKody Peterson, Foresight Sports — Rebuilding Mobile Architecture With Flutter and 3D InnovationDiscover insights from Kody Peterson of Foresight Sports on engineering leadership, Flutter mobile development, and building high-performance 3D visualization tools for athletes.
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Most personalization breaks down because it relies on static segments and manual rules. AI decisioning flips the model—optimizing offers, timing, creative, and channels at the individual level, every day. Read more here hubs.ly/Q040Zq7R0 #AI #MarketingTech #CustomerExperience #ProductStrategy

hubs.lyWhy AI Decisioning Is the Future of Customer Engagement—and How to Get StartedLearn how AI decisioning transforms customer engagement, why traditional personalization falls short, and how to get started with BrazeAI Decisioning.
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How do you build high-performance Flutter apps with interactive 3D visualization? Kody Peterson of Foresight Sports breaks it down on the latest episode of #BuildToSucceed. 🎧 Check out the full episode here → hubs.ly/Q03_Btkf0 #Flutter #SportsTech #EngineeringLeadership

hubs.lyKody Peterson, Foresight Sports — Rebuilding Mobile Architecture With Flutter and 3D InnovationDiscover insights from Kody Peterson of Foresight Sports on engineering leadership, Flutter mobile development, and building high-performance 3D visualization tools for athletes.
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See how we use Sarah Tavel’s Hierarchy of Engagement to help enterprise teams build and modernize digital platforms—shifting focus from surface-level adoption to behaviors that compound value 👉 Read more: www.verygood.ventures/blog/buildin... #DigitalTransformation #ProductStrategy #UserEngagement

verygood.venturesBuilding Enduring Enterprise Products with the Hierarchy of EngagementLearn how the Hierarchy of Engagement helps enterprises drive sustained product adoption, retention, and value across complex digital platforms.
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GenAI ≠ GenUI—and confusing them can lead to powerful models with poor UX. ⚠️ 🤖 GenAI generates intelligence & content 🎨 GenUI shapes how users interact with it Great AI products need both. See how they differ & when to invest. 🔗 Read more: www.verygood.ventures/blog/genai-v... #GenAI #GenUI #UX #AI

verygood.venturesGenAI vs. GenUI: What’s the Difference & Why It Matters for Product TeamsGenAI vs. GenUI explained: learn how generative AI and generative UI differ, work together, and shape better AI-native product experiences.
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Incase you missed this episode of #BuildToSucceed! Phil Rabin shares what it takes to run one of the largest Flutter teams in the industry & how SoFi approaches mobile growth & organizational scale. Listen here: hubs.ly/Q03YvDYh0 #Flutterdev #Flutter #AppDevelopment

hubs.lyPhil Rabin, SoFi—Enterprise-Scale Flutter: Modernizing Architecture for a 2-Million-Line Flutter CodebaseEngineering leader Phil Rabin shares how SoFi scales one of the largest Flutter mobile teams, builds high-velocity systems, and leads teams through rapid growth.
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What does it really take to build to succeed? We've compiled 5 lessons from global product & engineering leaders shaping the future of app development from our podcast episodes in 2025. Read here → hubs.ly/Q03-0Qry0 #FlutterDev #AI #MobileDevelopment #ProductManagement

hubs.lyToday’s Engineering & Product Leadership: 5 Lessons From Build to SucceedDiscover how top leaders from Nubank, Wendy’s, Etsy, Headspace, Keller Williams, Google, and more are actually building and scaling modern digital pro
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What a year! 2025 brought big ideas, big milestones & SO much creativity. Here’s to 2026 full of team moments, new connections, community growth & standout digital experiences. Huge thanks to our clients & unicorns—your trust means everything. Let’s keep building apps that truly delight users 🦄💙

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In our new blog, Sofía Rey walks through mastering CustomPainter, from translating SVG paths to building real-time race track animations for a NASCAR team. Read it here: hubs.ly/Q03YcK6B0 #Flutter #CustomPainter #MobileDev #UIEngineering

hubs.lyMastering CustomPainter in Flutter: From SVGs to RacetracksExplore how CustomPainter unlocks advanced Flutter UI design—from SVG path translation to racetrack animations and real-time rendering.
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🤔 What happens when developer demand grows faster than the tools they rely on? In the new #BuildToSucceed episode, Codemagic CEO Martin Remmelgas shares how they’re supporting Flutter’s rapid adoption with faster, smarter app-release workflows. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q03WF6Hc0

hubs.lyMartin Remmelgas, Codemagic — The Power of Community in Scaling DevOps and CI/CD for FlutterMartin Remmelgas, CEO of Codemagic, on his journey into dev tools, Codemagic’s growth with Flutter, and why community and competition matter.
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In our latest #BuildToSucceed episode, Martin Remmelgas (Codemagic’s CEO) tells us how a small internal tool became a trusted CI/CD platform in the Flutter ecosystem—and why credibility matters more than ever. 🎧 Listen now: hubs.ly/Q03WF6Hc0 #Flutter #DevTools #AppDev

hubs.lyMartin Remmelgas, Codemagic — The Power of Community in Scaling DevOps and CI/CD for FlutterMartin Remmelgas, CEO of Codemagic, on his journey into dev tools, Codemagic’s growth with Flutter, and why community and competition matter.
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We’re heading to CXFS Connect on Dec 2–3 in Orlando! 🌴 Meet with Garrett Weymouth for 1:1s and join Nate Wootten's session on The CX Opportunity Map—a framework helping financial services teams prioritize GenUI, personalization & cross-device innovation. Let’s connect!

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Starting a new project as an engineer shouldn’t feel like being dropped into the deep end with no docs, no context and no onboarding. @marcustwichel.com shares how we do it right at VGV 👇 🔗 hubs.ly/Q03VdTtD0 #DeveloperExperience #Onboarding #EngineeringLeadership #DevTeams #SoftwareEngineering

hubs.lyHow We Efficiently Onboard Engineers at Very Good VenturesDiscover how Very Good Ventures efficiently onboards software engineers across complex projects.
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Are we treating AI like a partner instead of a tool? Listen to our latest #BuildToSucceed episode! Frank “Puf” van Puffelen reminds us that the value of AI isn’t in what it is—it’s how we use it. 🎧 Read more → hubs.ly/Q03SNWGf0 #AI #BuildToSucceed #Flutter #Firebase #EngineeringLeadership

hubs.lyFrank van Puffelen, Puf — Low-Code, No Fear: Building the Future of Apps With Flutter and LLMsDiscover how one of the most recognized voices in the Firebase and Flutter communities has shaped the way developers learn, teach, and build. In this episode, Frank “Puf” van Puffelen—ex-Googler, deve...
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Modernizing legacy companies isn’t just about technology—it’s about trust. Find out more in VGV’s latest episode of #BuildToSucceed, where Michael Harker shares how product leaders balance speed, stability & customer empathy → hubs.ly/Q03Ks18H0 #ProductLeadership #DigitalTransformation

verygood.venturesMichael Harker — The Future of Product Leadership: AI, Customer Empathy & Scaling Legacy EnterprisesMichael Harker, former VP of Product Management at Ritchie Bros., shares how product leaders balance modernization with customer trust in a 70-year-old company. From hands-on workers to global financi...
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🤖 Say goodbye to #chatbots, and hello to #GenerativeUI. Our new blog explores how GenUI & agentic AI can turn digital bookings into seamless, visual, and personalized journeys, and why it’s a game changer for business growth. 👉 Read the full article here: hubs.ly/Q03PXcZR0 #Flutter #AgenticAI

hubs.lyGenerative UI for Flutter: Build Adaptive, Branded, and Intelligent User ExperiencesDiscover how Generative UI SDK (GenUI) is transforming the traditional booking experience with intelligent, visual agents.
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Why are enterprises choosing Flutter? 🛠️ ⚡ 62% faster time-to-market 📈 2x revenue potential for transactional apps 🚀 Unified teams & streamlined dev We break down why Flutter is the best option in 2025 (and beyond!). 👉 www.verygood.ventures/blog/flutter...

verygood.venturesFlutter for Enterprises: Everything CTOs and Engineering Leaders Need to KnowDiscover why leading enterprises across fintech, travel, entertainment, and beyond are investing in Flutter.
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⚡ Fluttercon EU 2025 was electric! Full rooms, new connections, and nonstop innovation & fun in Berlin. If you missed it, we've got you covered! Catch our recap → www.verygood.ventures/blog/flutter...

verygood.venturesFluttercon EU 2025 Grows Bigger Than Ever: Highlights From BerlinDiscover VGV’s experience at Fluttercon EU 2025 in Berlin, including the highlights, standout sessions, and community moments that defined this year’s
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If your organization is juggling multiple codebases and teams for every platform, you’re not alone. Platform sprawl drives up costs & slows releases. Flutter brings it all together. Watch our video to see how Flutter & VGV can help accelerate delivery→ www.verygood.ventures/resources/fl...

verygood.venturesFlutter Migration CurveDiscover the Multi-Device Maturity Model—a research-backed framework to scale seamless, cross-platform product experiences across all connected devices.
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The VGV team is back from Braze #Forge2025! BrazeAI is transforming marketers into strategic conductors, delivering true 1:1 personalization at scale. 💡 Key tips: clean data, aligned metrics, start small & scale smart. The future of engagement is here! www.verygood.ventures/blog/from-th...

verygood.venturesFrom Theory to Reality: AI Decisioning & the Era of True 1:1 PersonalizationBrazeAI is transforming marketing with agents and decisioning tools to deliver true 1:1 personalization at scale.
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🎨 Theming in #Flutter means consistency, scalability & happier devs. Our latest blog, Senior Engineer Mauricio Miguez shares how to build robust theming for custom widgets with ThemeExtension & WidgetStateProperty. www.verygood.ventures/blog/mastering-scalable-theming-for-custom-widgets

verygood.venturesMastering Scalable Theming for Custom WidgetsDiscover how to build theming systems for custom widgets in Flutter using ThemeExtension, WidgetStates, and WidgetStateProperty.
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Quito, cacao, chivas, & a whole lot of Flutter energy. We had a blast at #FlutterConfLatam 2025—3 talks, new swag, & the debut of our VGV World game built with Flutter & AI 🚀 Catch all the highlights here: www.verygood.ventures/blog/the-val... #Flutter #FlutterCommunity #AppDev #FlutterConfLatam

verygood.venturesThe Value of Community, Code, & CollaborationVery Good Ventures attended FlutterConf Latam 2025 in Quito as a proud Silver Sponsor. Discover key takeaways, community insights, and highlights.
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What if your app could think, plan & act on its own? We sat down with Andrew Brogdon of Google to talk about AI agents moving from theory to reality, and what it means for the future of software. 🎧 Listen now → hubs.ly/Q03GsqMM0

hubs.lyAndrew Brogdon, Google — Developer Relations in the Agentic Era | Build to SucceedAndrew Brogdon, Staff Developer Relations Engineer at Google—and one of Flutter’s earliest champions—shares how creative storytelling shapes developer relations, what DevRel looks like in an AI-powere...
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We built a custom Allure adapter that turns messy output into visual, shareable, and stakeholder-friendly reports. Read the new blog by Patricio Núñez → www.verygood.ventures/blog/elevati... #Flutter #Testing #QA #Allure #Automation

verygood.venturesElevating Flutter Test Reports with AllureDiscover how we built a custom Allure integration for Flutter UI testing to generate visual, shareable, and structured test reports that are readable.
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⏱️ No more waiting on app store approvals. 🎨 No more static UIs. ⚡ Just instant updates & personalization. At #FlutterconUSA2025, Jordan Nnabugwu shared how Server Driven UI (SDUI) is reshaping mobile dev—and why it feels like a cheat code. Read the blog → www.verygood.ventures/blog/how-ser...

verygood.venturesHow Server Driven UI (SDUI) Changed the Way I Think About Mobile DevelopmentDiscover how Server Driven UI (SDUI) is reshaping mobile development by eliminating app store delays and boosting personalization.
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Flutter's shift to decouple Material & Cupertino is a design revolution: faster updates, more freedom, and endless flexibility for devs. What does this mean for your codebase? 👀 Read our take on it here 👇 www.verygood.ventures/blog/a-new-e...

verygood.venturesA New Era for App Design (and What it Means for Flutter)Discover how Flutter’s move to decouple Material and Cupertino libraries gives developers faster updates, more flexibility, and the freedom to build.
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AI is helping hardware catch up to software speed. How? Listen to the new #BuildToSucceed episode, where Pratap Ranade, CEO & Co-Founder at Arena breaks down how AI is actually making a difference in aerospace, automotive, and defense. 🎧Listen here: hubs.ly/Q03Bmg8H0

hubs.lyPratap Ranade, Arena — The Future of Applied Science and Humanity With AI | Build to SucceedWhat happens when AI meets the gritty, high-stakes world of hardware engineering? In this episode, Arena CEO and Co-Founder Pratap Ranade joins us to share how his team is building AI-native tools tha...
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Your vote could help us bring NASCAR & Flutter to #SXSW! 🏁 Vote for our Panel Picker session: "Engineering VIP Experiences at 200MPH" How we turned race-day noise & data into an immersive fan experience. participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx... #SXSW2026 #Panelpicker

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What earns dev trust? Not buzzwords but real leadership. On this #BuildToSucceed episode, Andrew Tunall, President of Embrace, shares how credibility, culture & product vision intersect, especially when building for technical users. verygood.ventures/blog/beyond-...

verygood.venturesBeyond Crash Reports: Why Observability Is a Business ImperativeAndrew Tunall, President of Embrace, joins our podcast to discuss observability, product leadership, and the cultural shifts necessary to ship fast.
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👀Shipping fast doesn’t matter if your team can’t see what’s breaking. On the latest #BuildToSucceed, Andrew Tunall, President of Embrace, breaks down what it really takes to scale high-performing apps! 🎧Don’t miss this episode → verygood.ventures/podcasts/and...

verygood.venturesAndrew Tunall, Embrace - From QA-Heavy to AI-Ready: Modernizing Product Delivery | Build to SucceedIn this episode, Andrew Tunall, President of Embrace, shares what it takes to scale high-quality software in today’s AI-driven world. From his early journey into product to leading technical teams at ...
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🚗💨 We designed a custom NASCAR Cup Series paint scheme for Daniel Suarez’s car—complete with unicorn nods, “Hot Reload!” by the gas tank & Flutter flair. Bold brand, full throttle. 🏁 Read the full story 👉 verygood.ventures/blog/very-go... #VGV #NASCAR #FlutterDev #Design

verygood.venturesVery Good Ventures Hits the Track: Designing for Impact at 200 MPHVery Good Ventures stepped onto a new stage with a custom-designed NASCAR Cup Series paint scheme for Daniel Suárez.