Journal Entry #2: The First Pivot

Turning an Idea into a Solution

·MŽMatija Žiberna·
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Journal Entry #2: The First Pivot

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Date: December 27, 2024

The idea evolved quickly. While brainstorming what BuildWithMatija.com could be, I realized it could also solve a problem I was facing at the time: creating a polished, developer-friendly resume for freelance platforms.

I checked out tools for resume-building, but none fit my needs. That’s when I decided to make my own. Using Tailwind CSS for styling, I created a one-page resume-styled webpage that included a simple feature: one-click PDF generation. This small pivot turned the project into something functional and personal—a reflection of what I could build for myself and others.

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Matija Žiberna
Matija Žiberna
Full-stack developer, co-founder

I'm Matija Žiberna, a self-taught full-stack developer and co-founder passionate about building products, writing clean code, and figuring out how to turn ideas into businesses. I write about web development with Next.js, lessons from entrepreneurship, and the journey of learning by doing. My goal is to provide value through code—whether it's through tools, content, or real-world software.