Pedro Teixeira

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Written by Pedro Teixeira, a Software Engineer

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My Journey (So Far)

My Journey (So Far)

October 26, 2025

Turning 50, closing a startup, and taking stock of a 28-year journey in software - from distributed systems to open source, from startups to public projects. Looking back to move forward, with renewed curiosity for health, education, and meaningful work.

10 Lessons Learned from Closing Our Startup After 5 Years

10 Lessons Learned from Closing Our Startup After 5 Years

October 16, 2025

Discover the key lessons learned from building—and ultimately closing—Decipad over five years. CTO and co-founder Pedro Teixeira shares hard-earned insights on product development, pivots, team building, and navigating the challenges of creating a new category.