Dean Broadley retweeted
The startup tool stack is growing/shifting every month. We asked founders that value design what they use for data, marketing, design, engineering, infra, finance, etc. Basically if you were starting from zero today what tools do you turn to?
While we do this for our founders I figure this can also be useful to anyone starting something today so here’s a public version of the recommendations - startuptoolstack.netlify.app…
Also, any mission critical tools you use we missed??
Dean Broadley retweeted
Been working with @KSHartnett on a new home for data driven pieces.
cursor.com/insights
More to come.
Dean Broadley retweeted
Yoco has opened its infrastructure to developers, giving them access to APIs, documentation, and an MCP server to build custom applications, integrations, and workflows on top of the platform.
This helps developers:
• Build commerce and payment solutions without starting from scratch.
• Use AI tools to create integrations and applications faster.
• Access the same infrastructure powering over 200,000 South African businesses. #YocoNext
Dean Broadley retweeted
Whether you’re just starting out or already growing, there’s probably something in here that can help you build a better business.
Learn more about the products, features, and updates announced at @Yoco_ZA Next 2026:
yoco.com/za/blog/yoconext202… #YocoNext
Dean Broadley retweeted
Ask questions about your business and get insights, answers, and actions instantly with Yoco AI. #YocoNext
Yoco is launching AI tools that help business owners understand performance, uncover insights, identify issues, and take action through simple conversations.
What this does for your business:
• Get answers from your business data without digging through reports.
• Spot opportunities and risks before they become bigger problems.
• Automate everyday tasks using AI that understands how your business operates.
For the first time, independent businesses will have access to capabilities traditionally reserved for larger companies.
Coming Q3. #YocoNext
Dean Broadley retweeted
Connect your accounting, inventory, and ecommerce tools to Yoco and spend less time on admin with Yoco Connect. #YocoNext
You can now connect your accounting software, inventory systems, and online store with Yoco Connect 🤝
Why this matters for your business:
• Saves hours of admin every month.
• Reduces reconciliation and reporting errors.
• Helps business owners spend more time running the business and less time updating spreadsheets.
13 integrations are available today. #YocoNext
Dean Broadley retweeted
Turn every sale into an opportunity to save for tax, growth, and the unexpected with Yoco Savings. #YocoNext
Yoco Launches Yoco Savings 🤲
Businesses can now automatically set aside a percentage of every day’s sales into dedicated savings pockets for VAT, equipment, cash flow reserves, and more.
Why this matters for your business:
• Helps businesses build financial discipline automatically, without manual transfers.
• Creates a buffer for slower months by saving during stronger trading periods.
• Keeps business owners prepared for expenses like tax, stock, and growth investments.
Over 4,000 merchants have already saved more than R3.4 million in just 21 days. #YocoNext
Dean Broadley retweeted
Build custom tools, automations, and integrations for the way your business works with Yoco Developer Hub. #YocoNext
Developers can now build on Yoco with the new Yoco Developer Hub 👨💻
Yoco has opened its infrastructure to developers, giving them access to APIs, documentation, and an MCP server to build custom applications, integrations, and workflows on top of the platform.
This helps developers:
• Build commerce and payment solutions without starting from scratch.
• Use AI tools to create integrations and applications faster.
• Access the same infrastructure powering over 200,000 South African businesses. #YocoNext
Dean Broadley retweeted
Developers can now build on Yoco with the new Yoco Developer Hub 👨💻
Yoco has opened its infrastructure to developers, giving them access to APIs, documentation, and an MCP server to build custom applications, integrations, and workflows on top of the platform.
This helps developers:
• Build commerce and payment solutions without starting from scratch.
• Use AI tools to create integrations and applications faster.
• Access the same infrastructure powering over 200,000 South African businesses. #YocoNext
Dean Broadley retweeted
Yoco @Yoco_ZA just launched 20+ new products and features for South African businesses.
From AI and loyalty to savings, integrations, and developer tools, this is one of the biggest product launches we’ve seen from a local technology company.
🧵 Here’s what’s new, why it matters, and how it helps businesses grow.
Dean Broadley retweeted
I got to see a preview of what the Yoco team has been building. Calling it a game changer might actually be underselling it. Excited to see what this unlocks for businesses across South Africa. #YocoNext
Independent businesses power 40% of the South African economy, on tools that were never built for them.
Today, Yoco stops merely solving problems. Today, we’re giving South Africa’s independent businesses the advantage they’ve always deserved.
20+ new products and features. Built for our economy. And solutions tailored to specific industries.
Stay tuned as we release what we’ve launched, and what’s coming soon.
Welcome to #YocoNext
Dean Broadley retweeted
SPONSORED: Dean Broadley just opened up the entire Yoco platform. The Yoco Developer Hub is live. Over 50 apps already built and being used by merchants. The Yoco MCP Server connects Claude, ChatGPT, or any AI tool directly to your Yoco account. #YocoNext2026 @Yoco_ZA
Dean Broadley retweeted
SPONSORED: We are at Victoria Yards in Johannesburg for Yoco Next 2026. Independent businesses just got an unfair advantage. Follow along — we will be here all day.
Follow the live blog: brnw.ch/21x3pzO
Independent businesses power 40% of the South African economy, on tools that were never built for them.
Today, Yoco stops merely solving problems. Today, we’re giving South Africa’s independent businesses the advantage they’ve always deserved.
20+ new products and features. Built for our economy. And solutions tailored to specific industries.
Stay tuned as we release what we’ve launched, and what’s coming soon.
Welcome to #YocoNext
Dean Broadley retweeted
1. This definition of product design is so sadly thin given where Gokul worked. Product designers do help with UI design systems but that's a fraction of what they do which also includes what product to build, how it should work, how to ensure people understand how to use it, how to create a brand people love and rally around, how the system should work together, etc etc etc but yes they'll need to do visual design of UI design systems less so I'll concede on that.
2. Design is not the "first casualty" and we have the data on design hiring - will release it here in a few weeks - stateofaidesign.com/ but at least the top tech companies continue to hire top designers AND pay top dollar for those folks.
3. If you're a designer you don't have these “two choices” - you can also become a founder of a startup (not just a design agency) - in fact this is an incredible time to be a designer founder. You can become incredible at storytelling and help with brand/marketing. You can freelance as a product designer (not just a systems UI specialist)... and many more...
AND any product designer worth their weight already does/did PM/Eng type work... so sure if you're one of the few software designers that somehow didn't touch code or help with product strategy yeah pick that up it's 2026... you don't need a PM/Eng to tell you that.
/end rant
DESIGN: THE FIRST AI CASUALTY
I'm increasingly sure that 2026 signals the end of product design as a full-fledged stand-alone function within companies. If so, it will be the first role / function to be eliminated by AI on a go-forward basis.
Instead of hiring FT designers, startups are hiring / will hire design consultants to create a design system that the founder likes (this takes a few weeks max). Once the design system is finalized, PM/Eng feed it into their AI tool of choice to generate prototypes. The design system is refreshed annually by the same consultant.
Larger companies will likely not backfill design roles and will do some targeted attrition to reduce the design department to 20% the size it is today.
If you're a designer, I think you have two choices:
1. Become an entrepreneur: Start a design agency and become the go-to resource for design systems for startups and even larger companies. This can be a good recurring revenue business.
2. Become a builder: Add PM/Eng responsibilities to become a product builder.
Would suggest you embrace this proactively vs waiting for the other shoe to drop.
I'm really sorry about this - some of my best friends and the people I admire most and have learnt the most from are designers - but it seems inevitable.
Dean Broadley retweeted
This is really neat but it’s not a design tool as much as it’s a design _production_ tool.
The practice of design is mostly about what comes before production.
There’s no doubt in my mind that all parts of software production will become automated very soon. Writing code, making web pages, putting pieces of a design system together etc.
And that’s fine. I think few people actually enjoy this kind of production work. Wouldn’t it be better if we spent our precious time in life on what is more meaningful?!
At the core, the practice of design is methodical; like architecture, not like art. In a nutshell: We find constraints, form comprehension of the whole and propose solutions that honor those constraints. First after that do we enter some form of production phase, usually prototypes first, learn about some constraints that were hidden before, loop back, prototype and then build the production-grade “final” artifact.
These last few tasks are quickly losing value because AI tools can do it much faster (not yet better though) than humans. It’s simply just what has the best RoI for a business.
Some companies and individuals will continue to spend human time on certain parts of the “production line” as a market differentiator, but it will cost them a relatively high price compared to competitors.
Anyhow, I still haven’t seen a tool better than Figma that supports the actually-interesting part of the design process.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Figma focused their products on that, maybe separating “products for production” of “products for ideation & exploration.” The latter would obviously still leverage AI, but not to do the work for me but rather to support my efforts the way a therapist helps me live a better life (not living my life for me.)
being on the pod — honestly, a huge honor!! @lennysan is also such a thoughtful and *fun* interviewer.
but i’m more honored to be doing the work everyday that warrants conversation. the hard work’s not done 🫡
Design lead for Claude: The classic design process is dead.
Here's what's replacing it.
Jenny Wen (@jennywen) leads design for Claude at @AnthropicAI, was previously director of design at @Figma, and a designer at @Dropbox, @Square, and @Shopify.
In our in-depth conversation, we discuss:
🔸 Why the classic discovery → mock → iterate design process is becoming obsolete
🔸 What a day in the life of a designer at Anthropic looks like, including her AI tool stack
🔸 Whether AI will eventually surpass humans in taste and judgment
🔸 Why Jenny left a director role at Figma to return to IC work
🔸 The three archetypes Jenny is hiring for now
This conversation changed how I think about the future of design.
Listen now 👇
youtu.be/eh8bcBIAAFo
Dean Broadley retweeted
Design lead for Claude: The classic design process is dead.
Here's what's replacing it.
Jenny Wen (@jennywen) leads design for Claude at @AnthropicAI, was previously director of design at @Figma, and a designer at @Dropbox, @Square, and @Shopify.
In our in-depth conversation, we discuss:
🔸 Why the classic discovery → mock → iterate design process is becoming obsolete
🔸 What a day in the life of a designer at Anthropic looks like, including her AI tool stack
🔸 Whether AI will eventually surpass humans in taste and judgment
🔸 Why Jenny left a director role at Figma to return to IC work
🔸 The three archetypes Jenny is hiring for now
This conversation changed how I think about the future of design.
Listen now 👇
youtu.be/eh8bcBIAAFo


























