The Tech Stack We Actually Recommend

Your tech stack can make or break your startup — not because of what tools you pick, but because of how and when you pick them.

Too many founders overcomplicate the hell out of this. They build fragile Rube Goldberg machines of tools, then act surprised when things break, people resist change, or onboarding costs spiral.

Let’s get this straight

Your stack should support building, not slow it down.
It should be scalable, accessible, and efficient. That’s it.

So here’s the real-world, battle-tested, opinionated breakdown of what we use (and what we recommend to early-stage founders who don’t want to waste time or budget).

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Communication

Use Slack. No Debate.

If you’re still using email to manage internal comms, I’m begging you — stop.

Slack is fast, clean, integrates with everything, and keeps both internal and client communication flowing. At Nexubis, each client gets their own Slack channel. They get direct access to the team running their project, and we get an easy way to share updates, files, and feedback — all in one place.

It kills back-and-forth confusion. It makes things personal. It keeps us accountable.

Bonus: Slack scales effortlessly as you grow. Just set it up right from day one.

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Task & Project Management

ClickUp (and why it’s worth it)

I’ve tried everything — Asana, Trello, Monday (god help me, those ads), Notion-as-a-PM-tool, Jira, the works.

I keep coming back to ClickUp.

Why?
Because it’s simple if you need it to be, powerful if you want it to be, and integrates deeply with Slack, Google Workspace, and just about anything else you use.

Key wins:

• Full visibility over projects and teams
  
  
• Custom dashboards to track time, resource allocation, and gaps
  
  
• Scales with your company via per-seat pricing
  
  

It’s not the cheapest — but it’s a hell of a lot cheaper than project delays, missed tasks, and bloated delivery timelines.

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Docs, Ops, Meetings, Storage

Google Workspace, Premium

Look, Microsoft has its place. But when it comes to speed, collaboration, and general not breaking down randomly, Google Suite wins.

We run all internal docs, meetings, asset storage, and operational notes through Google Workspace.
It just works.

Key perks:

• Real-time collab across Docs, Sheets, Slides
  
  
• AI tools built in (summarising meetings, helping with writing, etc.)
  
  
• Clean admin tools and user management
  
  
• Easy calendar and Meet setup (no “can’t join call” drama)
  
  

Also: almost everyone already knows how to use it. Save your team the learning curve.

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Design, Feedback & Collab

Figma

This isn’t even a debate.
Figma is the design tool — period.

We use it for everything:

• Website designs
  
  
• Pitch decks
  
  
• Social posts
  
  
• Internal docs
  
  
• Client deliverables
  
  

The real-time collaboration and comment system makes async feedback effortless. Clients can see what we’re building, drop comments, and even drop references directly into the file. Plus, I use it to spy on my team when they think I’m not looking.

Figma’s changed the game — and no other tool even comes close.

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Web Dev

Use the Right Tool - For the Right Phase

Now, here’s where it gets nuanced.

Not all web builds are created equal, so here’s how we break it down:

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MVP, Basic Site or Landing Page:

Framer

• Fast, intuitive, and flexible
  
  
• Great for quick turnaround websites
  
  
• Solid prototyping features
  
  
• Accessible for both devs and designers
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Company Sites, Custom Builds, Informational Platforms:

Webflow

• Our bread and butter — and what Nexubis was built on
  
  
• Scalable, fast to launch, and as simple or complex as you want it to be
  
  
• Clean CMS, powerful animations, strong SEO foundation
  
  

Webflow’s our go-to for almost every client site unless there’s a specific edge case.

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E-commerce MVPs:

Shopify

• Easy to set up, no dev headaches, battle-tested for ecommerce
  
  
• Great backend features and plug-ins
  
  

If clients want full design control?
Framer + Shopify integration = custom frontend, Shopify backend. Best of both worlds.

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What to Avoid

WordPress. Always.

I won’t go too deep here because I could write a damn book about how much I hate it.
Just know this: there’s always a better alternative. Every time.

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Final Thought: Stack Philosophy

Your stack should:

• Be easy to learn and use
  
  
• Scale as your team and product grow
  
  
• Get out of the way so you can build
  
  

Don’t pick tools that require training manuals just to onboard someone.
Don’t overpay for features you don’t need yet.
And for the love of everything — don’t choose tools that make sense only if you reach Series A.

If your tech stack is smarter than your business model — you’re doing it wrong.

We build lean, we move fast, and we always keep scalability in mind. If you need help figuring out what tools make sense for your business, hit us up. We’ll help you cut through the noise and build something real.

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