JustPaid Diaries: The Studio Ghibli Edition ✨

Hey there,

Spring brings new chapters, and at JustPaid, we’re writing ours with a bit of magic. Between feature upgrades and founder chats, things have been quietly blooming.

🌱 What’s JustPaid Up To?

At JustPaid, we’re building something that feels both sharp and a little whimsical — like if Studio Ghibli made financial tools for startups. We’re continuing to refine our AI-powered platform to help companies move faster, cleaner, and smarter with their accounting workflows.

📘 The YC Yearbook Vibe

As proud YC W23 alums, we’re staying close to our roots — engaging with the founder community and trading stories like pages from a startup yearbook. Every conversation brings new insight, and we’re sharing that energy in…

🎧 Our Podcast Series

We’ve been talking to some seriously thoughtful builders:

• Jerry Jiang from Unrepped: We just wrapped up an insightful conversation with Jerry on March 26th, exploring his journey and industry insights.

• April Chang from 10by10.io: Our discussion with April about AI's impact on recruiting aired on March 27th, diving into how technology is transforming talent acquisition.

• Tashfeen Suleman: We're excited about our upcoming episode with Tashfeen, where we'll explore more tech and business innovations.

Catch the latest stories on our YouTube channel. Think of it as startup radio with soul.

🔧 Product Updates

The gears are turning — here’s what’s new:

• API Enhancements: We've expanded our API capabilities with new endpoints for invoice filtering and management, making it easier to integrate JustPaid with your existing systems.

• Performance Optimization: Recent backend improvements have reduced page load times by 30% and increased system stability during peak usage periods.

• Bug Resolution: We've successfully addressed several critical issues, including fixing the invoice date calculation bug that was affecting billing start dates.

Small touches, big impact — like the quiet improvements in a Ghibli village.

✍️ Blog Spotlight

Lorena wrote a beautiful post about her experience at JustPaid — a behind-the-scenes look at building fintech with heart. Read it here.

🔮 Something Beautiful is Coming...

We’ve been working on a redesign — quietly, carefully, like sketching out a new map. We won’t say too much yet, but if you like thoughtful design and intuitive experiences… keep your eyes open.