Mia Jones

Lead designer, business owner, film-buff and taker of walks. Got something you want to share with us? Reach out at hello@wearefounders.uk.

London, United Kingdom

56 Articles

Boost your Startup's Productivity with Smart Tracking

Smart tracking turns startup chaos into informed, sustainable growth decisions

By Chris Kernaghan Sep 3, 2026 5 min read

Build and Grow

9 Notion Alternatives for Founders Who Want Less Setup

Nine Notion alternatives ranked on price, setup time, and portability

By Jessica Hamilton Aug 29, 2026 14 min read

Scaling Beyond the Founder Stage: Essential Leadership Lessons for New Company Directors

Founder-to-director: delegate, build systems, manage finances, culture, and yourself

By Mia Jones Aug 20, 2026 3 min read

Build and Grow

The Best Books for Founders in 2026: What Bootstrappers Actually Read

If you're building something, you need to read these books

By Mia Jones Jul 8, 2026 5 min read

Build and Grow

Best Accounting Software for Freelancers in 2026 (Free & Paid)

We compared the best accounting software for freelancers in 2026, from free Wave to FreshBooks and QuickBooks

By Chris Kernaghan Jul 5, 2026 7 min read

News

Is Google Really Shutting Down Its Startup Campuses?

Google's Campus shutdowns are real, but not global. Yet.

By Mia Jones Jul 1, 2026 2 min read

AI and Dev Tools

Cursor 3 is here, and it's not really a code editor any more

Cursor 3 demotes the IDE and bets on agent orchestration

By Mia Jones May 15, 2026 5 min read

Build and Grow

Best Free Tools for Bootstrapped Founders in 2026

Twenty-plus free tools and free tiers that actually stay free, organised by what you need to get done. Build your first stack in an afternoon

By Chris Kernaghan May 6, 2026 11 min read

AI and Dev Tools

Best AI Meeting Note Tools for Founders 2026

We tested the best AI meeting note tools for founders in 2026. Bot vs bot-free, free tiers that actually work, and which tool fits investor calls, customer interviews, and async standups

By Mia Jones Apr 28, 2026 16 min read

Build and Grow

Lindy vs Zapier vs Make 2026: Which Automation Tool Is Right for You?

Lindy, Zapier, and Make compared for 2026: pricing, AI capabilities, integrations, and which automation tool actually fits your workflow

By Chloe Ferguson Apr 25, 2026 10 min read

Build and Grow

Y Combinator Acceptance Rate 2026: What the Data Shows

0.6% | acceptance rate, S25 batch

By Mia Jones Apr 7, 2026 6 min read

Build and Grow

Top 5 Email Automation Tools for E-commerce Startups in 2026

Stop blasting generic newsletters. Here's the email stack built to rescue abandoned carts, drive repeat purchases, and scale your e-com brand without draining your runway

By Mia Jones Apr 6, 2026 6 min read