Developer insights Archives - Microsoft for Startups Blog

A colorful background with the title, A practical guide to faster, more scalable AI apps: Built for speed and scale on Azure

Founder advice July 16 4 min read

Architecture beats models: A startup’s guide to speed and scale on Azure

Learn why AI app architecture often has a bigger impact on performance than model choice.

Events and community engagement June 9 5 min read

Microsoft Build 2026: 5 top announcements every startup should know

Microsoft Build 2026 introduced new updates for AI startups, including model choice, trusted data grounding, Marketplace discovery, and Microsoft for Startups benefits to help founders build, scale, and reach customers faster.

Events and community engagement May 5 4 min read

Microsoft Build 2026 sessions every startup should attend

Microsoft Build 2026 is just around the corner and this year’s event is packed with content for every role on a startup team; from AI-focused hands-on labs to lightning talks and deep-dive breakout sessions on agentic AI, custom model deployment, and multi-agent frameworks.

Founder advice April 16 7 min read

From writing code to supporting work: How AI is reshaping startup teams

AI is reshaping how startups build and scale, moving from writing code to supporting real work across systems, teams, and infrastructure.

Two employees looking at a laptop screen

Founder advice February 3 4 min read

Turn your Startup credits into momentum with GitHub, AKS, and AI models

If you’re building a startup, Startup credits often show up early in your journey.

A team of workers sit at their computers collaborating

Founder advice January 22 2 min read

The Golden Path: How startups can build, deploy, and monetize AI agents on Microsoft Azure

Discover the Golden Path—a practical blueprint for startups to create, launch, and scale AI agents on Microsoft Azure.

Overhead view of business decision maker working from home on a laptop

Startup stories January 20 4 min read

How Overcut builds secure, enterprise‑ready agentic workflows on Azure

Modern enterprises rely on an increasingly complex software delivery stack, spanning ticketing and planning tools, Git platforms, CI systems, and cloud infrastructure.

News December 10, 2025 2 min read

Plansom uses Microsoft’s Foundry SDKs to bring result management into Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Azure AI powers Plansom Agent in Teams—helping leaders set SMART goals, automate follow-through, and track progress effortlessly.

Smiling woman with glasses talking to a man with long hair indoors

Startup stories October 7, 2025 5 min read

OpenAI and PostgreSQL: Scaling with Microsoft Azure

OpenAI scaled ChatGPT and other services using Azure Database for PostgreSQL—from a simple setup to a high-performance, globally distributed system.

A woman shows a colleague a view of her computer screen

Startup stories September 25, 2025 3 min read

Unlock rapid growth: Go-to-market strategies with Microsoft for Startups partners

When you’re a startup founder, sometimes the most challenging part of bringing your product to market can be just that: bringing your product to market.

A person sitting at a desk and having a discussion

Startup stories September 23, 2025 6 min read

Model Context Protocol (MCP): A new approach for startups building with AI

What if your AI could automatically adapt to new APIs, workflows, and data sources—without you having to rewrite a single line of code? That’s the promise of Model Context Protocol (MCP).

A Chief Technology Officer in a gray suit sits in front of an open silver laptop having a serious discussion

News September 4, 2025 4 min read

Positive progress: Microsoft for Startups highlights benefits of GPT-5 on Azure

Startups using GPT-5 on Azure benefit from improved CRM automation, context awareness, and seamless handling of complex business logic.