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Notes from building Velle.
On proposals, architecture, engineering, and construction, and the craft of shipping software for small firms.
AI augments, never replaces: how we think about Velle's drafting tools
ProductMay 30, 2026· 5 min
AI augments, never replaces: how we think about Velle's drafting tools
Good proposal AI isn't about writing for you. It's about removing the busywork between you and the parts that need your judgment — with the receipts to prove where everything came from.
Graham at Velle
Building Velle: why we started
ProductMay 2, 2026· 4 min
Building Velle: why we started
Small architecture and engineering firms win work on relevance, not volume. So why does every proposal still feel like starting from scratch? That gap is why Velle exists.
Graham at Velle