Mike Bifulco
@mikebifulco.com
CTO and co-founder @ Craftwork (YC S23)
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Co-founder APIs You Won't Hate
Former Google / Stripe / Microsoft
Talking UX, react, rails, β espresso, π΄ββοΈ cycling
πͺΏ UNGOVERNABLE mf
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Co-founder APIs You Won't Hate
Former Google / Stripe / Microsoft
Talking UX, react, rails, β espresso, π΄ββοΈ cycling
πͺΏ UNGOVERNABLE mf
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The Zeroth Loop: They Don't Quit, They Forget | Mike Bifulco
Most habits don't fall apart because people quit. They fall apart because they aren't sticky.
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People attach to products in 3 steps:
marketing -> first use -> proven value
Rather helpfully, this maps well to the cue-response-reward pattern for building new habits. Definitely some useful psychology to understand.
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marketing -> first use -> proven value
Rather helpfully, this maps well to the cue-response-reward pattern for building new habits. Definitely some useful psychology to understand.
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I am stoked as heck that there is a fresh new openapi.tools live and out in the world. Shout out to my @apisyouwonthate.com pals for getting it done! π
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A Shiny New OpenAPI Tools
We celebrate the long-awaited relaunch of the beloved site awesome-tools site driven by our community. Also in this edition - Postman acquires another API tools company (and another!), a fresh version...
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January 16, 2026 at 2:14 AM
I am stoked as heck that there is a fresh new openapi.tools live and out in the world. Shout out to my @apisyouwonthate.com pals for getting it done! π
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Craftwork is now painting homes in Raleigh and the Triangle. If you're in the area, we'd love to bring your paint project to life. Send me a DM or hop over to crft.link/raleighfam to get in touch.
Painters in Charlotte & Raleigh, NC | Interior & Exterior Painting | Craftwork | Craftwork Home Painting
Professional painters in Charlotte & Raleigh, NC. Interior painting, exterior finishes, and cabinet refinishing done right. 300+ reviews with 4.9β
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January 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Craftwork is now painting homes in Raleigh and the Triangle. If you're in the area, we'd love to bring your paint project to life. Send me a DM or hop over to crft.link/raleighfam to get in touch.
What neighborhoods should I check out next? My list has been growing as friends have been getting in touch and sharing some of the Triangle's gems. Send me interesting homes, architecture, and the little nooks and crannies that only locals will find - I'm really enjoying getting to know Raleigh!
January 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM
What neighborhoods should I check out next? My list has been growing as friends have been getting in touch and sharing some of the Triangle's gems. Send me interesting homes, architecture, and the little nooks and crannies that only locals will find - I'm really enjoying getting to know Raleigh!
Oakwood is a registered historic district, and many of its homes have survived periods when preservation was far from guaranteed. What remains is not just architecture, but intent.
January 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Oakwood is a registered historic district, and many of its homes have survived periods when preservation was far from guaranteed. What remains is not just architecture, but intent.
The paint choices are where Oakwood really distinguishes itself. Color is not an accent here, it is part of the identity. Soft yellows, pale pinks, sage greens, and deep blues layered with white trim. Confident, and unapologetically visible - no agreeable grays here.
January 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM
The paint choices are where Oakwood really distinguishes itself. Color is not an accent here, it is part of the identity. Soft yellows, pale pinks, sage greens, and deep blues layered with white trim. Confident, and unapologetically visible - no agreeable grays here.
It is one of the few places you'll still encounter Second Empire or Napoleonic style homes - with ornate, arched windoes, distinctive symmetry, steep roof spires adorned with beautiful hand crafted wood trim.
January 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM
It is one of the few places you'll still encounter Second Empire or Napoleonic style homes - with ornate, arched windoes, distinctive symmetry, steep roof spires adorned with beautiful hand crafted wood trim.
The streets generous and wide, lined with mature trees and welcoming sidewalks.
Architecturally, Oakwood is more expressive than many Raleigh neighborhoods. Queen Anne, Victorian, and Neoclassical homes sit shoulder to shoulder, each with its own personality.
Architecturally, Oakwood is more expressive than many Raleigh neighborhoods. Queen Anne, Victorian, and Neoclassical homes sit shoulder to shoulder, each with its own personality.
January 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM
The streets generous and wide, lined with mature trees and welcoming sidewalks.
Architecturally, Oakwood is more expressive than many Raleigh neighborhoods. Queen Anne, Victorian, and Neoclassical homes sit shoulder to shoulder, each with its own personality.
Architecturally, Oakwood is more expressive than many Raleigh neighborhoods. Queen Anne, Victorian, and Neoclassical homes sit shoulder to shoulder, each with its own personality.
Oakwood remains North Carolina's largest remaining neighborhood with origins in the 19th century. Touring the area, you'll see homes with a distinctly victorian architectural style, with a few NC bungalows built in more recent years sprinkled in.
January 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Oakwood remains North Carolina's largest remaining neighborhood with origins in the 19th century. Touring the area, you'll see homes with a distinctly victorian architectural style, with a few NC bungalows built in more recent years sprinkled in.
Our team at Craftwork recently opened expanded to Raleigh, and Iβve been enjoying learning how the cityβs neighborhoods tell very different stories.
Today I want to talk about Historic Oakwood.
Today I want to talk about Historic Oakwood.
January 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Our team at Craftwork recently opened expanded to Raleigh, and Iβve been enjoying learning how the cityβs neighborhoods tell very different stories.
Today I want to talk about Historic Oakwood.
Today I want to talk about Historic Oakwood.
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Every time we use our local library, we are supporting access to free resources for everyone. Sign-up for a library card and see what your branch has to offer. π Learn more though @amlibraryassocΒ #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #library
September 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Every time we use our local library, we are supporting access to free resources for everyone. Sign-up for a library card and see what your branch has to offer. π Learn more though @amlibraryassocΒ #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #library
Suuuuper heavily used app - we moved a gargantuan line of business app into a monorepo, and this is what the change looked like. Mostly a `cp -R` type deal π
January 12, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Suuuuper heavily used app - we moved a gargantuan line of business app into a monorepo, and this is what the change looked like. Mostly a `cp -R` type deal π
You're already angling to be one
January 11, 2026 at 9:01 PM
You're already angling to be one
That's a Deere Tractor not a detractor
January 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
That's a Deere Tractor not a detractor
You will always be my greatest detractor
January 11, 2026 at 8:58 PM
You will always be my greatest detractor
I'm out here vibe coding in a different stratosphere
January 11, 2026 at 8:57 PM
I'm out here vibe coding in a different stratosphere
If you live in Raleigh and you're interested in having your house painted, we'd love to help. Head over to crft.link/raleighfam or send me a DM - we're offering a solid discount to our first projects in the area π«Ά
Painters in Charlotte & Raleigh, NC | Interior & Exterior Painting | Craftwork | Craftwork Home Painting
Professional painters in Charlotte & Raleigh, NC. Interior painting, exterior finishes, and cabinet refinishing done right. 300+ reviews with 4.9β
rating. Get a free quote from Craftwork today.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
If you live in Raleigh and you're interested in having your house painted, we'd love to help. Head over to crft.link/raleighfam or send me a DM - we're offering a solid discount to our first projects in the area π«Ά
Craftwork is now painting homes in Raleigh and the triangle area. Getting to work in places like Mordecai feels less like making something new and more like continuing a story that started long ago.
January 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Craftwork is now painting homes in Raleigh and the triangle area. Getting to work in places like Mordecai feels less like making something new and more like continuing a story that started long ago.
Learning about neighborhoods like Mordecai give me a profound sense of the scale of time - its history extends far into the past, and it will continue to grow and change long after I'm gone.
January 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Learning about neighborhoods like Mordecai give me a profound sense of the scale of time - its history extends far into the past, and it will continue to grow and change long after I'm gone.
The paint choices reflect that vibe. Soft whites, warm neutrals, quiet greens. Colors that fit into their surrounding context rather than stand out.
Mordecai is also a registered historic district, and was also the birthplace of President Andrew Johnson, who took over after Lincoln's assassination.
Mordecai is also a registered historic district, and was also the birthplace of President Andrew Johnson, who took over after Lincoln's assassination.
January 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The paint choices reflect that vibe. Soft whites, warm neutrals, quiet greens. Colors that fit into their surrounding context rather than stand out.
Mordecai is also a registered historic district, and was also the birthplace of President Andrew Johnson, who took over after Lincoln's assassination.
Mordecai is also a registered historic district, and was also the birthplace of President Andrew Johnson, who took over after Lincoln's assassination.
The streets are simple and direct, with bungalow houses close to sidewalks, green trees, and blocks that feel designed for everyday life.
Architecturally, Mordecai's homes are largely traditional forms, with restrained, familiar proportions. Even the newer builds tend to have a similar aesthetic.
Architecturally, Mordecai's homes are largely traditional forms, with restrained, familiar proportions. Even the newer builds tend to have a similar aesthetic.
January 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The streets are simple and direct, with bungalow houses close to sidewalks, green trees, and blocks that feel designed for everyday life.
Architecturally, Mordecai's homes are largely traditional forms, with restrained, familiar proportions. Even the newer builds tend to have a similar aesthetic.
Architecturally, Mordecai's homes are largely traditional forms, with restrained, familiar proportions. Even the newer builds tend to have a similar aesthetic.
Located just north of downtown, it feels like a hinge between eras. Some of Raleighβs oldest homes are here, including the Mordecai House itself, originally part of a plantation where enslaved people were forced to live and work. That history matters, even as the neighborhood continues to evolve.
January 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Located just north of downtown, it feels like a hinge between eras. Some of Raleighβs oldest homes are here, including the Mordecai House itself, originally part of a plantation where enslaved people were forced to live and work. That history matters, even as the neighborhood continues to evolve.
So Craftwork just expanded to Raleigh - and I'm having a great time learning about the neighborhoods and history that shape the city.
One of those is Mordecai.
One of those is Mordecai.
January 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
So Craftwork just expanded to Raleigh - and I'm having a great time learning about the neighborhoods and history that shape the city.
One of those is Mordecai.
One of those is Mordecai.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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On a related note is "meme historian" a job, and if so, to whom
January 6, 2026 at 8:13 PM
On a related note is "meme historian" a job, and if so, to whom
I think it may actually be the _whole_ movie
January 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I think it may actually be the _whole_ movie