Akel Aguad
Full-stack developer and web consultant with over 9 years of experience building web products from zero to launch. I've worked with media organizations, startups, and small businesses across the US and Latin America. At Rainmakers, I help businesses cut through the noise and make smarter digital decisions, from strategy to shipping.
Latest Articles
Grant Cycles Are Killing Your Product Roadmap
Grant Cycles Are Killing Your Product Roadmap
One- and two-year grant cycles make it nearly impossible to build a platform that actually serves your audience long-ter
Belonging Is a Design Problem
Belonging Is a Design Problem
Most nonprofit news sites are built for strangers. That is a design failure, not just an editorial one, and it costs you
The Case for Shared Infrastructure in Nonprofit News (And Why It Keeps Failing)
The Case for Shared Infrastructure in Nonprofit News (And Why It Keeps Failing)
Shared technology platforms for nonprofit news networks make obvious sense on paper. The execution is where things fall