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Product philosophy · Apr 23, 2026 · 7 min read
Why Arden starts with a file, not a bank login
The bank login isn't a feature. It's a failure mode the category convinced itself was mandatory. Here's what changes when you treat CSV import as the primary path.

Essays, how-tos, and the occasional rant.

Why Arden starts with a file, not a bank login