The are so many options but I rarely get the option to write my own parsers because they alway exist already. We should come up with something new, just to have the joy of writing a parser 🤪.

Sounds like an interesting thing to track. Though pricing of a refs is pretty high. Good thing you're making progress.

Working on AI-generated kudos for esteam.life 🤖

Currently testing:
🧠 GPT-5 Nano
🇪🇺 Mistral Medium

Too many models, not enough time 😅
How are you picking the right one for your product?

#AI #MicroSaaS #OpenAI #MistralAI #SaaSDev

Signs of a Recognition-Starved Team (and How to Turn It Around) | esteam.life Is your team flat and disengaged? Learn the signs of a recognition-starved culture and discover practical ways to bring appreciation back into Agile teams.

😶‍🌫️ Your team might be hitting goals, but still feel off.

You could be recognition-starved.

Here's how to spot the signs (and fix them):
👉 esteam.life/blog/recogni...

#Scrum #Agile #Recognition #MicroSaaS

Stuck in the Slump: What to Do When Your Team Can’t See the Wins | esteam.life When your Agile team can’t see the wins, everything feels heavy. Learn how to reframe retros, add rituals, and bring appreciation back to your culture.

😩 Stuck in a team slump? You’re not alone.

New post: how small moments of recognition can help Agile teams get their energy back.

💬 Sometimes one kudo changes everything.

👉 esteam.life/blog/stuck-i...

#Agile #Scrum #TeamMotivation #MicroSaaS

Have you had to integrate payments "back in the day"? Would love to hear your war stories 👇

Working on billing for esteam.life 💳

Using Stripe, thankfully. I last touched payments in 2008, when it was all XML, form posts, and per-card contracts 😅

Now it’s json, clean APIs, and actually doable for a solo dev. Grateful for progress 🙌

#MicroSaaS #IndieDev #Stripe #BuildingInPublic

A minimalist digital illustration of an iceberg floating in the ocean, with the top part labeled "FEATURES" representing the visible, surface-level parts of a SaaS product. Beneath the waterline, the much larger submerged section is labeled with hidden but essential components: "MANAGEMENT TOOLS," "ONBOARDING FLOWS," "USER ROLES," and "SETTINGS."

Building a MicroSaaS? Don't forget the “invisible” stuff:

⚙️ management tools
🚪 onboarding
🔐 user roles

Still working on all that for esteam.life, one step at a time.

What’s your MVP before launching?

#MicroSaaS #BuildingInPublic #SaaSDev

🎉 It’s official, pricing is now live for esteam.life!

Built for Scrum teams who care about culture and recognition 💬

👉 esteam.life#pricing

Whether you're just starting or scaling across teams, there's a plan for you. 🙌

#MicroSaaS #ScrumLife #Recognition #StartupMilestone

🚀 Enterprise-ready milestone for esteam.life!

You can now log in with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) 🧑‍💼🔐

This makes it even easier for larger teams to start using kudos in their workflows 🙌

#EnterpriseReady #MicroSaaS #ScrumLife #Recognition

More Than a Compliment: How Real Appreciation Builds Stronger Teams | esteam.life Discover why appreciation builds stronger teams than compliments. Backed by science, this post explores how to create real motivation through recognition.

Compliments fade. Appreciation sticks. 💬

If you want stronger, more motivated teams, you need to go beyond “good job.” Learn how appreciation builds trust and performance, backed by science. 💪

👉 esteam.life/blog/differe...

#Agile #TeamCulture #Recognition #ScrumLife #MicroSaaS

Kudo with text: 🚀 20 members are using esteam.life 💬 205 kudos written 🃏 9 card reveal sessions run

🎉 Giving myself a little kudo today!

🚀 20 members are using esteam.life
💬 205 kudos written
🃏 9 card reveal sessions run

Seeing teams use something I built to recognize and uplift each other? That’s the real win. 💛

#MicroSaaS #ScrumLife #Recognition #StartupJourney

Recognition vs. Feedback: What's the Difference and Why It Matters | esteam.life Learn why recognition and feedback are different, why teams need both and how to use them effectively to build motivation, growth and high performance.

🆕 New blog post!

Recognition vs. Feedback: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters 💡

They’re not the same—and teams need both to thrive! Discover how to use them to drive motivation, growth & performance 🚀

👉 esteam.life/blog/recogni...

#Agile #TeamCulture #MicroSaaS #Recognition

Why Recognition Needs to Be Peer-to-Peer—Not Just Top-Down | esteam.life Discover why peer-to-peer recognition builds stronger, more engaged teams—and how to make it a daily habit in your Agile workflow.

🚀 New blog post out now!

Why Recognition Needs to Be Peer-to-Peer—Not Just Top-Down 🙌

Peer-to-peer kudos 👉 stronger, more engaged teams! 💬 Discover how to make it a natural part of your Agile workflow.

👉 esteam.life/blog/peer-to...

#Agile #ScrumLife #Recognition #MicroSaaS #TeamCulture

Celebrating Success, Big and Small: Why Every Win Deserves Recognition | esteam.life Discover why recognizing both major milestones and small daily wins boosts team motivation, engagement, and performance—backed by science.

🎉 New blog post!

Celebrating Success, Big and Small 🏆

Big wins, small wins—they all deserve recognition! Backed by science, here’s how celebrating more often fuels motivation and team engagement. 💪

👉 esteam.life/blog/celebra...

#TeamCulture #Recognition #ScrumLife #MicroSaaS

The Productivity Boost You’re Ignoring: How Recognition Fuels Results 🚀 | esteam.life Discover how regular recognition increases productivity, motivation and team performance—backed by Gallup and HBR research.

🚀 New blog post alert!

🎯 Micro-Recognition: The Productivity Boost You’re Ignoring

Backed by Gallup & HBR 📊—discover how regular kudos 💬 fuels motivation, performance, and productivity! 💪

👉 esteam.life/blog/recogni...

#Agile #TeamCulture #Recognition #MicroSaaS

Micro-Recognition: The Small Kudos That Make a Big Impact | esteam.life Micro-recognition builds trust and motivation in your team. Learn how to make small kudos a habit that sticks.

✨ New blog post!

Micro-Recognition: The Small Kudos That Make a Big Impact 🙌

Tiny moments of appreciation = big team trust and motivation 💪

Read now 👉 esteam.life/blog/micro-r...

#TeamCulture #Agile #Recognition #MicroSaaS #ScrumLife

How Team Recognition Builds Psychological Safety in Agile Teams | esteam.life Psychological safety is key to Agile success. Discover how regular recognition creates a culture of trust, learning and fearless collaboration.

🧠 Psychological safety is key to Agile success.

In this new post, I explore how team recognition builds trust, openness, and fearless collaboration. 🙌

📢 How Team Recognition Builds Psychological Safety in Agile Teams
👉 esteam.life/blog/team-re...

#Agile #ScrumLife #TeamCulture #MicroSaaS

Welcome to The Netherlands 👌🏻

How to Make Scrum Retrospectives More Positive and Engaging | esteam.life Tired of low-energy Scrum retrospectives? Discover how recognition and a simple kudos moment can improve engagement and team motivation in Agile workflows.

🌀 Tired of low-energy Scrum retrospectives?

📢 New blog post: How to Make Scrum Retrospectives More Positive and Engaging

Discover how a small kudos moment can boost energy and motivation. 🙌

Read here 👉 esteam.life/blog/scrum-r...

#ScrumLife #Retrospective #Agile #MicroSaaS #TeamCulture

🚀 After months of testing and refining esteam.life, I’ve made tons of improvements based on real feedback!

🎉 Just hit a milestone: 100+ kudos written through the platform!

Loving how it’s helping teams celebrate each other. 🙌

#ScrumLife #TeamCulture #MicroSaaS #Recognition

Boosting Team Morale with Meaningful Kudos: A Step-by-Step Guide | esteam.life Want to improve team morale? Discover how meaningful kudos enhance engagement, trust, and collaboration in Agile and Scrum teams.

🚀 New blog post!

📢 Boosting Team Morale with Meaningful Kudos.

Want to improve team morale? Discover how meaningful kudos enhance engagement, trust, and collaboration in Agile and Scrum teams. 🙌

Read here 👉 esteam.life/blog/boostin...

#Agile #ScrumLife #Recognition #Teamwork #MicroSaaS

Creating a Culture of Recognition: Best Practices for Agile Teams | esteam.life Discover the best practices for creating a recognition culture in Agile teams. Boost morale, engagement, and teamwork with these expert tips.

🚀 New blog post!

📢 Creating a Culture of Recognition: Best Practices for Agile Teams

Boost morale, engagement, and teamwork with expert tips on building a recognition culture in Agile teams. 🙌

Read here 👉 esteam.life/blog/creatin...

#Agile #ScrumLife #Recognition #Teamwork #MicroSaaS

Been reading @patflynn.bsky.social "Unstuck" newsletter he says: "People respond to genuine attention and appreciation."

That’s exactly why I built esteam.life! 🚀A platform to help teams share authentic kudos and build a culture of appreciation.

How do you show appreciation in your team? 👀

📖 Stepping out of my usual reading comfort zone with Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros—and I’m loving it! 🔥 Dragons, action, and a gripping story… might have to read more in this genre!

Any other must-read recommendations? 🤔

#FourthWing #RebeccaYarros #BookLover #FantasyReads

It was -4c Tuesday this week in The Netherlands.

✅ Done preparing for Dutch income tax 2024! Feels great to have everything sorted—big thanks to my accountant for making it smooth. 🙌

Now back to coding! 😎

#TaxSeason #DutchTaxes #EntrepreneurLife #Paperdork

🚀 Working on a SignalR-backed reveal page for esteam.life!

Now, each team member sees the same kudo card reveal on their screen in real-time. Surprisingly, it’s easier to set up than I expected!

Excited to see this in action soon! 🙌

#WebDev #SignalR #MicroSaaS #ScrumLife

🔍 Investigating AI for esteam.life to help write kudo cards! 🚀

Tried local models, but they don’t match ChatGPT’s quality. Might grab some OpenAI credits to experiment further.

Anyone explored local AI for text improvement that understands Dutch & English? 👀

#AI #WebDev #MicroSaaS #ScrumLife

✅ Finished! The Team selector & Recipient multi-selector in esteam.life now supports keyboard navigation! 🎉

It was a tough challenge, but I’m super happy with the result. Making kudos smoother than ever! 🚀

#WebDev #UX #ScrumLife #MicroSaaS #Blazor