Paying for Technically
Technically is simple: we write articles on the software concepts and companies you need to know. Some of those articles are free to read, and some require you forking over some gold doubloons. Articles come in 3 flavors:
(1) The "Universe" of technical terms
These are direct and concise definitions of a technical term, kind of like you'd see in a dictionary. From APIs to context windows, these are 100% free, and are also embedded within longer posts to provide a dense Wikipedia-style reading experience:
(2) Foundational posts and knowledge bases
These are longer, more in depth posts like The Beginner's Guide to Databases or What's Cloud?. Many of these posts are 100% free, but the rest are gated as part of what we call knowledge bases. KBs are just organized groups of posts that help you accomplish a job, like building software. They give you an in-depth, networked guide to learning the concepts you'll need to achieve specific goals:
AI, it's not that complicated
How to understand and work effectively with AI and ML models and products.
Working With Data Teams
Per seat, billed once
How to make positive contributions when working with analytics and data science teams.
Building Software Products
Per seat, billed once
How to make positive contributions to your product roadmap.
The foundational material (e.g. how to build a web app) doesn't change much from quarter-to-quarter or year-to-year, so these are charged as a one time fee.
(3) Company breakdowns
These are our most in depth and researched posts, unpacking what companies that build highly technical products actually do, how they make money, and what separates them from their competition.
All company breakdowns are bundled into the "Analyzing Software Companies" knowledge base:
Analyzing Software Companies
Per seat, billed annually
- Regular updates as categories, products and companies evolve
- Ability to request specific company or category coverage
- Availability for private briefings (additional fees apply)
"Your breakdowns of technical topics are the best I've seen on the internet, and oddly fun to read."— Kevin Sullivan
"As a banker without a technology background, I could not find a better learning resource than this."— Siddarth Mujumdar
"I work in private markets investing with an emphasis in technology. You’ve done a great job of succinctly explaining complex concepts in a digestible format."— Mitchell Brady
"Very helpful technical detail, with enough abstraction that it's incredibly useful & digestible for people with only semi-technical backgrounds."— Erik Steiner
This knowledge base will be updated most frequently, as competitive dynamics in software categories shift quarter-to-quarter.
Subscribers additionally have the ability to request coverage for a company, category, or around a specific event (eg an S1 filing).
It goes without saying (but we'll say it anyways) that our writing is not investment advice.
Technically for Teams
Knowledge bases can help your product, GTM, or investment team ramp up their technical fluency.
Technically for Teams includes:
- Volume discounts on knowledge bases
- Team progress tracking
- Priority when requesting topic or company coverage
- Dedicated support
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the free tier?
The free tier gives you access to our entire Terms Universe with technical terms, free articles, and our Wikipedia-like reading experience with tooltips and term highlighting.
What's the difference between one-time and subscription knowledge bases?
One-time payment knowledge bases focus on evergreen topics and concepts that don't change frequently. Subscription knowledge bases cover evolving topics like company breakdowns that are regularly updated as the market changes.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes! You can start with free access and purchase individual knowledge bases or subscriptions whenever you're ready.
How do team subscriptions work?
Team subscriptions provide access for multiple team members at discounted rates. Contact us for custom pricing based on your team size and needs.