One-founder software studio
Small software products, built in the open.
Brandon Ta Labs builds products that each solve one narrow problem for a business, mostly in the US and UK. Status and decisions are published as the work happens.
Products
Eleven products. One is shipped; the rest are in build.
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Cue
ShippedFree macOS menu-bar app: put headphones in and Cue turns on Focus, blocks distracting sites and starts a timer. Free, no ads, no tracking.
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A11yLog
In buildWordPress/WooCommerce accessibility scan plus a dated evidence log.
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EvidenceVault
In buildTimestamped, geotagged photo and video proof when packing orders or checking guests in.
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Ovaline
TeaserSomething new is in the works.
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ReconMatch
In buildMatches Shopify, Stripe, PayPal, Amazon, Etsy and bank deposits to QuickBooks Online or Xero, for bookkeepers.
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Settled Disputes
In buildTurns a Shopify chargeback into one evidence PDF.
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Settled
In buildShopify payout reconciliation: predicts the next payout date, flags holds and reserves, explains mismatches.
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Shareglow
In buildOG image generation, link-preview scanner and short links.
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TrueMargin
In buildTrue profit per order, SKU and channel from marketplace exports.
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TrueMargin Desktop
In buildLocal-first Mac build of TrueMargin; nothing leaves the device.
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Visual Schedule
In buildiOS app for autistic and ADHD children and their families.
How the studio works
- Bootstrapped
- No outside funding.
- One founder
- One person builds and runs every product.
- Narrow products
- One product, one problem.
- Self-serve
- Buy and use without talking to anyone.
Follow the build
The build log, decisions and blog live on the founder’s personal site, brandon-ta.com.
Read the build log