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6 issues published. All free to read.

Brief #006

Poki: The Billion-Play Platform Most Indian Game Developers Have Never Considered

Everyone talks about the App Store and Google Play. Nobody talks about the platform that just hit 1 billion game plays a month — with no upfront cost, no marketing budget required, and a 50/50 revenue split.

GamingMay 3, 2026
Brief #005

The Supabase Default Trap

Everyone is defaulting to Supabase for AI apps. That might be the wrong reason to choose your database.

StrategyApr 26, 2026
Brief #004

Most founders overpay to register their startup in India — here’s the real process

Most founders overpay to register their startup in India. Not because it’s expensive. Because they don’t understand the process. Here’s what it actually takes, what it actually costs, and where people get stuck.

StrategyApr 20, 2026
Brief #003

India's Gaming Market Just Crossed $3B. Here's What the Numbers Actually Mean

Everyone is reporting the headline number. Nobody is explaining what it means for founders, investors, and the people building in this space.

IndiaApr 7, 2026
Brief #002

Retention Is a Game Design Problem — Why Your Churn Metrics Are Lying to You

Every game designer obsesses over 'day 7 retention.' Most SaaS founders don't know their equivalent number. Here's why that's the gap.

StrategyMar 21, 2026
Brief #001

The Meta Is Everything — Why the Best Founders Play a Different Game

Every game has a meta — the dominant winning strategy that most players converge on. Smart founders find it first. Here's how to spot yours.

StrategyMar 14, 2026