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Product updates, customer stories, and practical guides for modern analytics teams.
Max Musing · December 10, 2025
Introducing Basedash Autopilot
Today we’re excited to introduce Autopilot, the next evolution of Basedash. Autopilot is an AI agent that proactively analyzes your data, finds the most important insights, and automatically surfaces them to your team.
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Kris Lachance · December 2, 2025
The Complete Guide to Cohort Analysis Software: Tools, Strategies, and Best Practices for 2026
Compare top cohort analysis software platforms. Learn how to choose the right tool to improve retention, reduce churn, and drive growth with data.
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Max Musing · November 25, 2025
AI data analysis tools to transform your business insights in 2026
Discover the top AI data analysis tools that let product managers query databases in plain English, help analysts spot trends in minutes, and enable anyone on your team to make data-driven decisions without code.
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Kris Lachance · November 21, 2025
Best AI Data Analysis Software: The Complete Guide for Modern Teams In 2026
Discover the top AI data analysis software for modern teams. Compare features, use cases, and implementation strategies to make data-driven decisions faster.
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Max Musing · November 19, 2025
What to Look For In a Modern Data Analysis App in 2026
Discover how modern data analysis apps help product managers and analysts make better decisions without SQL expertise. Learn about AI-powered insights, natural language queries, and tools that democratize data across your organization.
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“Basedash is the first tool that writes and runs SQL, catches its own errors, self-corrects, and genuinely nails it.”
Nathan Baschez
Founder · Lex
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“Before Basedash, reports could take weeks of back and forth. Now, they can be ready in hours.”
Claudio Godoy
AI Agents Lead · Taxfyle
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Robert Cooper · November 17, 2025
Row level security now available
Basedash now supports Postgres Row‑Level Security (RLS). Use the basedash.groups session variable to restrict rows per user or team across chats, charts, reports, Slack, and the Basedash Warehouse.
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Kris Lachance · November 12, 2025
AI Data Agent for Slack: Turning Your Workspace Into an Intelligent Data Hub
Stop toggling between 15 tabs to answer data questions. AI data agents for Slack connect your tools, understand your metrics, and surface insights where your team works. Learn how to transform Slack into your intelligent data command center.
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Kris Lachance · November 3, 2025
Business Intelligence Tools for Startups: How to Choose in 2026
Learn how to choose the right BI tool for your startup. From self-service analytics to AI-powered insights, discover what matters for making better, faster decisions with your data.
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Max Musing · October 28, 2025
We let AI drive our product roadmap (and it 10x’d our activation rate)
At Basedash, we built an AI agent that acts as a 24/7 data analyst and PM—analyzing all our business data, surfacing insights, and guiding product decisions. The result? A 10× increase in activation rate and faster growth than ever.
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Kris Lachance · October 20, 2025
AI Tools for Data Analysis: The Complete Guide for 2025
This comprehensive guide explores the key benefits, practical applications, and strategic considerations for adopting AI analytics tools in 2025. Learn how modern platforms are transforming raw data into actionable insights faster than ever before
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Max Musing · October 16, 2025
AI-Powered Healthcare BI Tools: The Complete Guide for Modern Healthcare Organizations
Learn how leading healthcare organizations are using AI to predict patient risks, optimize resources, and make proactive decisions that save lives and reduce costs.
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Kris Lachance · October 12, 2025
AI Business Analytics: A Guide for Modern Teams
Learn how AI business analytics tools automate data analysis, enable natural language queries, and deliver predictive insights for faster decision-making.
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Max Musing · October 5, 2025
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Data Analysis Tools in 2025
Stop drowning in dashboards. Compare data analysis tools, understand what matters, and choose platforms that help your team make better decisions faster.
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Kris Lachance · September 23, 2025
Al Data Analyst Software: Complete Guide for B2B SaaS Teams
Discover how AI-powered data analyst software is transforming traditional BI. Learn how smart tools deliver faster insights, reduce complexity, and empower every team.
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Max Musing · September 21, 2025
AI Dashboard Software: The Complete Guide for B2B SaaS Teams
Discover how AI dashboard software helps B2B SaaS teams move from static charts to smart, actionable insights. Learn key features, business benefits, and top tools.
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Kris Lachance · September 12, 2025
Big Data Analytics Tools: Your Complete Guide to Making Sense of Massive Datasets
Struggling to turn massive data into real insight? This in-depth guide explores the top big data analytics tools, use cases, and selection strategies for modern teams.
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Kris Lachance · September 8, 2025
SaaS Analytics Software: The Compass for Sustainable Growth
Turn raw data into real insights with SaaS analytics software. Learn how modern tools help you optimize growth, improve retention, and scale smarter.
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Max Musing · September 7, 2025
How AI is transforming business intelligence for modern teams
Traditional BI tools are slow, siloed, and complex. Learn how AI-native BI makes data accessible via natural language, real-time alerts, and contextual insights.
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Kris Lachance · August 31, 2025
BI Tools That Let You Use an MCP Server in September 2025
Discover how the Model Context Protocol connects AI agents to BI tools through semantic models, enabling natural language insights and context-aware dashboards.
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Max Musing · August 30, 2025
Self-Hosted AI BI: The Complete Guide for Modern Businesses in September 2025
Self-hosted AI BI tools offer better security, lower costs, and total data control. Learn why growing SaaS teams are ditching cloud BI in this 2025 guide.
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Kris Lachance · August 25, 2025
Real-Time And Embeddable Analytics for Growing SaaS Teams: A 2025 Comparison Guide
Compare the top real-time and embedded BI tools for SaaS teams. Discover how self-service analytics helps marketing, sales, and product teams move faster in 2025.
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Max Musing · August 18, 2025
AI-Native Business Intelligence: The Future of Data Analytics
Discover how AI-native BI platforms are transforming data access with natural language, predictive insights, and real-time decision-making.
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Max Musing · August 16, 2025
AI Data Visualization Tools: The Complete Guide for B2B Teams For 2025
Explore the best AI data visualization tools for B2B teams. Compare platforms like Basedash, Tableau, Power BI & more—faster insights, less complexity.
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Kris Lachance · August 15, 2025
The End of Manual Reporting: How Generative AI Is Transforming Business Dashboards
Learn how generative AI is transforming dashboard platforms—faster insights, real-time data, and no-code reporting for everyone across your business.
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Kris Lachance · August 5, 2025
What Are Conversational BI Tools? The Complete Guide for SaaS Teams
Learn how conversational BI tools let teams query data in plain English, get instant visual insights, and make faster, data-driven decisions—no SQL or complex dashboards required.
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Kris Lachance · July 24, 2025
The best ThoughtSpot alternatives for B2B SaaS teams in 2025
Looking for better BI tools than ThoughtSpot? Explore top alternatives for B2B SaaS teams—featuring flexible data access, stronger analytics, and AI-powered insights that scale.
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Max Musing · July 23, 2025
The Best Generative Business Intelligence Tools in 2025: AI-Native vs Legacy Platforms
Compare the top generative BI tools of 2025. Learn how AI-native platforms like Basedash stack up against traditional dashboards and legacy business intelligence tools.
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Kris Lachance · July 22, 2025
The Complete Guide to Looker Alternatives: 12 Better Options for Modern Teams
Explore the best Looker alternatives for 2025. Compare 12 BI tools by features, pricing, and UX—and find the right fit for modern, fast-moving teams.
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Kris Lachance · July 21, 2025
The best June Analytics alternatives for B2B SaaS teams in 2025
Looking for a June Analytics alternative? This guide compares top tools built for SaaS; focusing on better event tracking, flexible queries, and AI-native insights.
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Tom Johnson · July 14, 2025
What is an AI-Native Product?
AI-native products aren’t just tools with AI slapped on — they’re designed around the model as the primary interface. This post breaks down the three kinds of AI products today and shares how Basedash pivoted from legacy UI patterns to an AI-first architecture, removing traditional dashboards and empowering anyone to query data naturally.
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Tom Johnson · June 30, 2025
Data is a Design Tool
Designers shouldn’t fear data—they should wield it. In this manifesto, we explore why data is the pulse of your product, why you don’t need SQL skills to use it effectively, and how AI is changing who gets to ask the big questions. If you’ve ever relied on a spreadsheet, a developer, or a ticket to get clarity, this is your call to reclaim insight. Data is a design tool. Use it.
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Kris Lachance · June 24, 2025
Simplifying data access: How natural language to SQL is transforming business intelligence
Learn how natural language to SQL is making data access faster, easier, and smarter—no SQL skills required. Explore platforms, strategies, and real use cases.
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Max Musing · June 22, 2025
Tableau Alternatives: Best Business Intelligence Tools for SaaS Teams in 2025
Tired of Tableau’s cost and complexity? Explore top BI tools for SaaS teams in 2025; open-source, AI-native, and built for fast, actionable insights.
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Kris Lachance · June 18, 2025
Best Business Intelligence Tools in 2025: Complete Guide
Confused by BI tool options? This 2025 guide breaks down top platforms, must-have features, and how to choose the right one for real business impact.
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Max Musing · June 18, 2025
Introducing Basedash: The AI-native BI platform built for today’s teams
Basedash is now publicly available. It’s a powerful, AI-native BI tool that lets you connect any data source and instantly get insights. Describe a chart or ask a question—Basedash handles the rest. Built for the AI era, designed to empower teams.
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Max Musing · June 6, 2025
SaaS Business Intelligence: The Complete Guide for Modern Companies
Discover how SaaS BI tools empower product teams to make faster, data-driven decisions. Learn features, benefits, and top platforms in this complete guide.
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Tom Johnson · June 5, 2025
How to use Framer AI to make a right click to download logo menu
How to use Framer’s AI features to create a right click to download logo menu for the Basedash website.
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Kris Lachance · June 4, 2025
Metabase Alternatives: Top BI Tools for Modern Product Teams in 2025
Explore the best Metabase alternatives in 2025—from Tableau and Looker to Basedash. Compare features, pricing, and find the right BI tool for product teams.
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Max Musing · May 29, 2025
Best Product Analytics Software for B2B SaaS in 2025
Explore the top product analytics platforms for B2B SaaS in 2025. Compare features, use cases, and find the right tool to drive product-led growth.
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Max Musing · May 23, 2025
What is an AI graph creator?
Explore how AI-powered graph tools automate chart selection, integrate with databases, and streamline visualization workflows for product and data teams.
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Kris Lachance · May 22, 2025
Integrating AI with Business Intelligence: A Manager's Guide
Learn how AI is changing business intelligence. This guide breaks down what it means for product teams, with practical tips and tools to get started.
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Max Musing · May 21, 2025
The Evolution of the Data Analyst role: how AI is reshaping Business Intelligence
AI is transforming data analysis from spreadsheet drudgery to strategic superpower. See how modern analysts are using AI tools to work smarter and deliver insights faster in 2025.
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Kris Lachance · May 20, 2025
Business Intelligence vs Business Analytics: What You Need to Know in 2025
Discover the essential differences between business intelligence and business analytics, when to use each approach, and how tools like Basedash combine both without technical complexity.
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Robert Cooper · May 19, 2025
How We Built Light Mode Without Tailwind’s dark: Class
Skip Tailwind’s dark: modifier. Learn how Basedash uses CSS variables, global state, and zero-flicker theming for a scalable light/dark mode system.
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Max Musing · October 10, 2023
Is YC worth it?
Learn how YC’s $500K offer—$125K at 7% and a $375K MFN SAFE—benefits startups. From mentorship to funding and an unparalleled network, discover why Y Combinator often outweighs its equity cost.
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Max Musing · September 8, 2023
How to filter on date ranges in Prisma
Learn to filter database records by date using Prisma’s gt, gte, lt, and lte operators. Master common scenarios like fetching data before, after, or between specific dates.
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Max Musing · August 2, 2023
How Supabase became this generation’s database
Discover how Supabase pivoted from a real-time Postgres tool to a full-fledged open-source Firebase alternative. Learn how rapid product launches, community-driven features, and savvy positioning propelled its success.
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Max Musing · July 24, 2023
Basedash on the main stage at Collision 2023
Discover how Basedash automates internal admin panels with AI, removing the need for custom code. Learn why they presented at Collision 2023 and how their solution saves development time for any company.
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Max Musing · May 16, 2023
Basedash raises $4.4M led by Matrix
Basedash secures $4.4M seed led by Matrix to develop AI-based internal tools, starting with a modern, universal admin panel solution for any company’s data.
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Max Musing · May 8, 2023
Everything you need to know to ace the YC interview
Discover how a solo founder tackled two YC interviews, including real questions, in-person and remote tips, and the importance of concise answers. Learn to impress YC partners and land your spot.
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Tom Johnson · April 11, 2023
How to add Code blocks & Markdown to the Framer CMS
Discover how Basedash optimized their blog workflow by transitioning from Webflow to Framer, leveraging a custom markdown component, and integrating Notion for seamless content management.
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Robert Cooper · April 7, 2023
Our TypeScript monorepo setup
Discover how Basedash uses a TypeScript monorepo with yarn workspaces, shared configs, tRPC, and turborepo to enable code sharing and efficient builds.
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Robert Cooper · March 10, 2023
Implementing Re-Ordering at the Database Level: Our Experience
Learn how Basedash simplified sidebar page re-ordering by switching from integer indices to floating-point values. Discover the challenges, solutions, and best practices they uncovered.
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Max Musing · February 14, 2023
How to write a successful YC application
Explore a successful YC application from Basedash’s solo founder. Get proven tips on clarity, concise answers, and genuine insights to improve your own Y Combinator submission.
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Jeremy Sarchet · January 11, 2023
Database table joins with and without foreign-key constraints
Learn how SQL JOINs work, the importance of foreign-key constraints, and how to correctly structure and query related tables. Explore practical examples using Basedash.
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Jeremy Sarchet · September 26, 2022
A simpler way to make flowcharts in Notion and Github
See how to generate flow charts in Notion and Github with mermaid.js
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Robert Cooper · July 21, 2022
Why we had to move away from React Query
Discover how Basedash left React Query behind for a more robust Redux setup. Explore the benefits of normalized state, fewer bugs, and improved scalability.
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Robert Cooper · April 26, 2022
How virtualization increased our table performance by 500%
Learn how Basedash overcame table-performance challenges using React optimizations, virtualization, and strategic rendering. Discover their 4–5x speed improvements and key takeaways.
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Jeremy Sarchet · March 29, 2022
How to model inheritance in Prisma
Learn how to effectively use inheritance and polymorphic relationships in Prisma ORM through practical examples. Understand Class Table Inheritance and Delegated Types.
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Max Musing · January 5, 2022
How to style console log messages
Discover how Basedash, Linear, and Facebook spice up console.log output using ‘%c’ placeholders. Learn to apply custom fonts, colors, ASCII art, and more to create an engaging console experience.
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Tom Johnson · October 4, 2021
How Mobbin moved from Firebase to Supabase
Discover why Mobbin’s CTO switched from Firebase to Supabase for a more flexible, SQL-based stack. Explore benefits, challenges, indexing, and open-source.