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Akel Aguad

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

The Case for Shared Infrastructure in Nonprofit News (And Why It Keeps Failing)

May 20, 2026
Strategy

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

Local News Has a Stress Advantage. Are You Using It?

May 15, 2026
Audience Strategy

Local News Has a Stress Advantage. Are You Using It?

A new study confirms that local news reduces stress in ways national news cannot. Here is how community media outlets ca

Audio-First Newsrooms Still Have Web Problems

May 15, 2026
Strategy

Audio-First Newsrooms Still Have Web Problems

Going audio or video-first does not mean your website stops mattering. It means your website has a different job to do.