FormaNew Blog

Product updates, founder tips, and how we are helping SaaS teams launch compliant businesses on DigitalOcean.

November 29, 2025

The economics of non-fungible engineers: why tech compensation defies conventional logic

Tech salary data reveals a fundamental truth that traditional compensation frameworks cannot explain: **identical job titles command anywhere from $75,000 to $1.2 million** depending on context, and this variance is entirely rational. The standard model of "market rate" benchmarking breaks down completely in software engineering, where compensation follows a trimodal distribution rather than a normal curve. A Google L3 (entry-level) engineer earning $186,000 makes more than principal engineers at traditional enterprises. Junior developers at Jane Street reject "promotions" to senior roles elsewhere because they'd take six-figure pay cuts. FormaNew has been tracking these predictable outcomes of how different organizations extract value from technical talent.

November 1, 2025

Business Formation & Compliance, Simplified

Most founders don’t want to become experts in entity types, state rules, or registered agents. With FormaNew, you don’t have to. We standardize on a single, proven path and do the filings for you - so you can start selling faster and stay compliant without juggling vendors.

October 23, 2025

Why You Need an LLC Ready at a Moment’s Notice in the Age of AI

AI moves faster than paperwork. Opportunities now appear and evaporate in hours, not months. Having an LLC ready—EIN, bank/merchant setup, basic contracts—lets you say “yes” immediately, without mixing personal liability, taxes, or IP.

October 22, 2025

Why Every Creator Should Have an LLC

In today’s creator economy, your brand is your business. Whether you’re a YouTuber, streamer, designer, or influencer, you’re no longer “just posting content.” You’re running a company — you just might not be treating it like one yet. That’s where forming an LLC (Limited Liability Company) comes in.