
What's the single most critical tech decision a founder can make? And how can getting it right save you thousands in capital and months of development time?In this episode of "From Garage To Growth," we tackle the ultimate startup conundrum: web app, native mobile app, or a Progressive Web App (PWA)? To guide us, we're joined by Angelo Zanetti, co-founder and CEO of Elemental, a veteran with nearly two decades of experience building digital products for startups. We discuss:🔹 The Classic Contender vs. The Engagement Powerhouse: A head-to-head comparison of web and native mobile apps, breaking down the pros and cons of speed, cost, and user access.🔹 Budget & Speed: Why Angelo's default advice is "go web first," and how building a lightweight MVP can be the key to finding product-market fit without breaking the bank.🔹 The Hidden "Platform Tax": The raw numbers behind the 15-30% revenue cut on the App Stores and how a web-based strategy can protect your margins.🔹 The Best of Both Worlds?: A deep dive into Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), what they are, how they work, and when they are the smartest choice for delivering a native-like experience.🔹 A Clear Decision Framework: Angelo’s simple, step-by-step guide for making the right call for your startup, based on your functionality, budget, and market.🚀 This episode is a must-listen for any founder, offering a clear blueprint to navigate one of the most critical early-stage decisions.✅ Subscribe to "From Garage To Growth" for more insights from entrepreneurs and industry leaders.🎧 Listen on: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/from-garage-to-growth/episodes/33-Two-Million-Steps-66-000-Steps-a-Day-A-Mission-to-Redefine-Black-Health-e35t1fqListener Feedback Form - From Garage to Growth: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecLHnXImqJshUaLPP_2VPCxG85tQbjKTwq8GmpHfRn-qiajg/viewform?usp=dialog#webdevelopment #MobileDevelopment #PWA #Startup #Entrepreneurship #TechStartup #MVP #FounderTips #fromgaragetogrowth