Morpho’s Mode of Operation Letter 2026-2027

Every year, Josh sits down and writes something we call the Mode of Operation. It’s not a press release. It’s not a marketing document. It’s a direct statement of what Morpho believes, who we work with, and how we intend to operate for the next 12 months. The 2026-2027 edition is live now.

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  • Morpho’s annual letter on what we believe, who we build with, and how we operate.

Morpho's Mode of Operation: Why We're Publishing This Every Year

Every year, Josh sits down and writes something we call the Mode of Operation.

 

It’s not a press release.

 

It’s not a marketing document.

 

It’s a direct statement of what Morpho believes, who we work with, and how we intend to operate for the next 12 months.


The 2026-2027 edition is live now.


This year’s letter covers why Morpho exists in the first place, what we actually mean when we say we build products (not source them), the clients we want to work with and the ones we’re the wrong fit for, and where Morpho is headed over the next year.


One excerpt that captures the spirit of it:

Morpho exists to close the gap between ambition and execution. We want to build the best version of that product in its category.

 

Josh Fairbairn, 2026

The letter is short. It’s honest. It says some things that most manufacturing companies wouldn’t put in writing.

 


If you’re a founder thinking about building a product, or if you’re already working with us, it’s worth a read.

 

It’ll tell you exactly what you’re signing up for.

Read our Mode of Operation Letter

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MorphoMFG Engineering Team — Expert, bold, people-first guidance for hardware founders.

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