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2025 Was a Solid Year for Connecting with People
2025 was a solid year for connecting with people. I attended 27 in-person events and had 48 virtual coffee chats. I even started hosting events myself for VetsinTech!
Why did I feel some shame and guilt when listening to music created by AI?
Nothing like starting the day with a bit of shame and guilt after realizing how much you were vibing to AI music, then questioning AI’s role in that feeling.
One Data Layer and Just in Time Interfaces
One of the biggest shifts in building personal AI agents is the realization that the interface is becoming secondary to the data itself.
Whether you’re interacting through a simple chat, SMS, a voice command while driving, or a complex, rich UI, the underlying intelligence and data remain constant.
And more importantly, it has to be interactable with AI agents.
The future isn't about building separate apps for different tasks; it’s about creating a unified data layer that seamlessly adapts to whatever experience the user needs in the moment.
Measuring Impact
"I've worked on products with millions of users. Influencing tiny moments in their lives. I've also mentored a handful of people over the years. Deeper conversations. Real connection. Both make a difference, and I don't think one is better than the other. The latter just hits different when you see the transformation up close."
Artisnal Code
Prediciton: In 10 years, when AI is coding 99.9% of all software out there, I think there will be a market for "Artisanal Code".
You know, like how there's Starbucks vs the local mom-and-pop coffee shop, or IKEA vs hand-crafted furniture, where the differentiator is that it's small and "handcrafted."
The messaging would be 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲, which takes 10x longer, and you can feel the struggle in every git commit. Built on the developers' homebrew DIY full-stack framework.
Is it time to start a Kickstarter campaign for typewriter keyboards to complete the set?
2025 Was a Solid Year for Connecting with People
2025 was a solid year for connecting with people. I attended 27 in-person events and had 48 virtual coffee chats. I even started hosting events myself for VetsinTech!
Why did I feel some shame and guilt when listening to music created by AI?
Nothing like starting the day with a bit of shame and guilt after realizing how much you were vibing to AI music, then questioning AI’s role in that feeling.
One Data Layer and Just in Time Interfaces
One of the biggest shifts in building personal AI agents is the realization that the interface is becoming secondary to the data itself.
Whether you’re interacting through a simple chat, SMS, a voice command while driving, or a complex, rich UI, the underlying intelligence and data remain constant.
And more importantly, it has to be interactable with AI agents.
The future isn't about building separate apps for different tasks; it’s about creating a unified data layer that seamlessly adapts to whatever experience the user needs in the moment.
Measuring Impact
"I've worked on products with millions of users. Influencing tiny moments in their lives. I've also mentored a handful of people over the years. Deeper conversations. Real connection. Both make a difference, and I don't think one is better than the other. The latter just hits different when you see the transformation up close."
Artisnal Code
Prediciton: In 10 years, when AI is coding 99.9% of all software out there, I think there will be a market for "Artisanal Code".
You know, like how there's Starbucks vs the local mom-and-pop coffee shop, or IKEA vs hand-crafted furniture, where the differentiator is that it's small and "handcrafted."
The messaging would be 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲, which takes 10x longer, and you can feel the struggle in every git commit. Built on the developers' homebrew DIY full-stack framework.
Is it time to start a Kickstarter campaign for typewriter keyboards to complete the set?
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Learn the fundamentals of penetration testing for AI/LLM-based applications.
Thinking in Visual Metaphors
Turn your ideas into visual metaphors
Brief Box
8 Week Design Course
Lenny's Podcast
A world-class masterclass in product, growth, and career strategy, delivered through deep-dive interviews and actionable tactical advice from the tech industry’s top builders.
The
Learn the fundamentals of penetration testing for AI/LLM-based applications.
Thinking in Visual Metaphors
Turn your ideas into visual metaphors
Brief Box
8 Week Design Course
Lenny's Podcast
A world-class masterclass in product, growth, and career strategy, delivered through deep-dive interviews and actionable tactical advice from the tech industry’s top builders.