What technology should I build my startup with?
Don't choose your tech stack first. Choose what you need to prove. The right technology becomes much easier once that's clear.
Short Answer I think most founders worry about technology too early. They ask, "Should I use Bubble? Flutter? React? AI? Supabase?" I'd ask something simpler. "What's the fastest way to find out if people will pay for this?" Pick the technology that gets you to that answer the quickest. You can always rebuild later. You can't get six months back.
Why I Think This I've never seen a startup fail because it picked Bubble instead of React. I've seen plenty fail because they spent six months building before talking to customers. Technology is rarely the first problem. Finding people who care is. I saw something similar with ReferralMate . The founders had already built the first version themselves. It worked. But as thousands of agents joined, they started running into problems. The product wasn't built to grow. That's when we stepped in. We rebuilt the foundation. Not because the technology couldn't handle it. Because the first version had done its job. It proved the idea. Now it was time to build for the next stage. Today, the platform has more than 13,000 real estate agents . The technology didn't stop them from getting there. The timing of improving it made all the difference. Then there's BookLeaf Publishing . They already had thousands of users. Their problem wasn't launching. It was scaling. Automations were failing. Pages were slowing down. The database couldn't keep up. That's when rebuilding the foundation made sense. Not on Day 1. After the business had already proved itself. Your first version needs speed. Your second version needs stability. Your third version needs scale. Those are very different problems. A Zappify Principle Technology should match your stage. Not your ambition. If you're trying to prove an idea, choose the fastest path. If you're growing fast, strengthen the foundation. If you're serving thousands of users, optimise for scale. The mistake isn't choosing Bubble, Or React, Or Flutter. The mistake is solving tomorrow's problem before you've solved today's. If I Were Starting From Scratch... I'd ignore almost every technology debate on LinkedIn. I'd write down exactly what I want to learn in the next ninety days. Then I'd choose the stack that gets me there fastest. If google sheet gets me there, I'd use that. If it's typeform, I'd use that. If AI speeds things up, I'd use AI. If I eventually need custom code, I'd rebuild when the business gives me a reason to. I'd rather have customers asking for new features than developers admiring my architecture. One pays the bills. The other doesn't.
FAQs
What is the best tech stack for a startup?
There isn't one best tech stack for every startup. For an early product, I'd choose the stack that lets you build, change, and learn quickly. That might be Bubble, custom code, Flutter, or AI assisted coding. The right choice depends on what you're building, how quickly you need to learn, and what your product may need later.
Should I use no code for my startup?
Yes, if no code is the fastest sensible way to get your product into users' hands. I wouldn't reject Bubble or another no code tool because it isn't traditional software development. I'd look at what the product actually needs. No code can be a strong choice when speed and frequent changes matter, but it should still be chosen with its limits in mind.
Should I use AI coding tools to build my startup?
You can, and in 2026 I'd absolutely consider them. AI coding has changed how quickly a capable person can build software. But I wouldn't make the mistake of thinking faster code means faster product development. Someone still needs to make the product decisions, review what AI produces, and keep the system maintainable. AI is a development tool, not your product strategy.
Will I have to rebuild my startup if I use Bubble?
No. Plenty of serious products stay on Bubble for years without needing to rebuild. We've built from scratch and worked on products that are still running on Bubble today, have gone on Shark Tank, and have remained highly profitable for years. Bubble isn't something you automatically graduate from. If it continues to support your users, revenue, and growth, there may be no reason to change it. You rebuild when the business gives you a reason to, not because Bubble has an expiry date.
Can I change my tech stack later?
Yes, and I'd rather change it later for a good reason than choose it today based on a problem you might never have. Your product may look completely different after a year of customer feedback. If you eventually hit a real technical limit, that's useful information. Until then, spending months preparing for scale you don't have is usually wasted effort.