Kinde addresses the challenges startups face with fragmented infrastructure by providing an integrated platform that simplifies essential services such as authentication, permissions, billing, and feature management. Initially developed to solve internal inefficiencies, Kinde's platform grew to offer robust solutions that ensure security and scalability while allowing customization through workflows. This approach enables businesses to use only the necessary components without being locked into a complete suite, promoting flexibility and control. By dogfooding its own services before public release, Kinde ensures reliability and practicality, catering to founders, indie hackers, and dev teams who prioritize speed and efficiency over building DIY solutions.