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Startups: Should You Go Custom or Off-the-Shelf for Your Software? When you're building a startup, every decision matters—especially when it comes to technology. Off-the-shelf software might seem like a quick, cost-effective solution, but will it truly support your growth, flexibility, and competitive edge in the long run? At Code/+/Trust, we’ve worked with startups at every stage, and we’ve seen firsthand how custom software can be a game-changer. In our latest video, Preston Carlton (Lead Software Engineer) and Brad Kaloupek (Strategic Design Leader) break down why custom-built solutions often give startups the edge they need to scale and succeed. ?? Here’s what we cover: ? Flexibility: Your startup is constantly evolving—your software should evolve with you. Custom solutions adapt as your needs change, unlike off-the-shelf tools that force you to wait for updates (or worse, settle for workarounds). ? Scalability: Success can happen fast. Can your software keep up? Custom solutions are built with growth in mind, ensuring you’re ready for that next big surge in users or market expansion. ? Competitive Advantage: Stand out in the market with unique features and experiences that off-the-shelf solutions simply can’t offer. Investors and customers notice when a startup has something truly innovative. ? Cost vs. Value: Many founders worry that custom software is too expensive. The reality? It’s an investment, not an expense. The long-term savings from efficiency, scalability, and customer retention far outweigh the upfront costs. Plus, with the right development approach, you can phase out features and maximize your budget. Bottom line: If your business relies on unique processes, rapid scaling, or differentiation in a crowded market, custom software is the way to go. And the best part? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Ready to explore what custom software can do for your startup? Let’s talk. Visit codeandtrust.com and let’s build something extraordinary together. #Startups #SoftwareDevelopment #CustomSoftware #TechInnovation #ScaleYourBusiness #CodeTrust

?AI Video Clones Are Here—And They Have Jokes! At Code/+/Trust, we’re always exploring the latest tech, and this time, we decided to take things to the next level—by creating AI video clones of our team. The idea was simple: use cutting-edge AI to help us tell our story while our real team focuses on building incredible software solutions for our clients. What we didn’t expect? The clones have personalities. And apparently, they’re big fans of inside jokes, Patrick Swayze monologues, and… well, questionable driving choices by a certain dog named Steve. ?Stolen Jeeps. Surfing Philosophy. Canine Car Insurance? In their first test run, our AI counterparts went rogue. They debated the meaning of life (via Point Break quotes), sang impromptu ZZ Top lyrics, and exposed some truly shocking workplace scandals—like how Steve, Preston’s dog, may have been responsible for a fender bender. (Unfortunately, K9 car insurance is illegal in South Carolina—who knew?) Would you have been able to tell they weren’t real if you didn’t know? ?Why We’re Doing This At Code/+/Trust, our mission is to help businesses build and launch high-impact software products—better, faster, and more effectively. That means our team stays laser-focused on engineering the best solutions for our clients. So we teamed up with Matt and his team at Level Up Video to create AI-powered videos that share our story while keeping our human engineers where they belong—building the next big thing. ( Pssst! Check him out here! https://lnkd.in/es-B8pzN ) These videos will be going live very soon, and we’d love for you to be part of it! When they drop, let us know what you think—can AI storytelling really capture the essence of a team? Or is this just the beginning of our inevitable robot takeover? Drop your thoughts below! #AI #TechInnovation #CodeTrust #AIClones #DigitalStorytelling #FutureOfWork

We welcome 4 expert panelists to our March Lightning Panel & Happy Hour. Thomas Perez will facilitate the discussion with, Vickie Kaltsounis Hoffmann, MBA, PMP, Gary J. and K.C. Newton uncovering the opportunities, pros & cons and do's & don'ts in contracting with the defense industry.

Thank you to Dennis Fassuliotis, Audra Gibson, Ken Chapman and Francis Speiser for a fantastic conversation surrounding Crypto projects and Open AI projects happening in SC. South Carolina continues to work to brand itself not just as a manufacturing state, but an emerging technology center. You can learn more at CryptoMondays Meetups starting on Daniel Island next week. Thank you to The Harbour Club for hosting a wonderful event!

CODE/+/TRUST is hosting Branding South Carolina as an Emerging Tech State - People, Policy & Plans. Make sure to attend it on February 6 at The Harbour Club from 5:30-7:30pm - lightning panel beginning about 6pm.

CODE/+/TRUST is hosting Shaping Ethical AI with Women's Perspectives - A Lightning Panel Discussion. Make sure to attend it tomorrow.

New Year, New Happy Hour at CODE/+/TRUST! We've partnered with Charleston Women In Tech for an awesome Panel discussing Shaping Ethical AI. Hope you can join us! https://lnkd.in/eyzJSKhm

?? An OUTRAGEOUS Time at the Code/+/Trust Holiday Party! ?? A massive thank you to everyone who came out to experience the unforgettable fun at our Code/+/Trust Holiday Party, it was a night to remember! Let’s keep the momentum going! Join us for our next Code/+/Trust Happy Hour on Thursday, January 16th for an exciting Lightning Panel Discussion on Shaping Ethical AI with Women's Perspectives. ?? Here’s to continuing the celebration of connection, innovation, and making a difference in the year ahead! https://lnkd.in/gcN4bzEp

CODE/+/TRUST is hosting Shaping Ethical AI with Women's Perspectives - A Lightning Panel Discussion. Make sure to attend it on January 16.