Principle 01 Minimum Viable Process Process should be the residue of success, not the precursor to it. I build frameworks that empower engineers to make decisions locally, removing the friction of unnecessary consensus while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
Principle 02 Specialization is Fake The best products are built by polymaths. I advocate for the "Product-Engineer" hybrid—individuals who understand the database schema as deeply as they understand the user's emotional pain points.
Principle 03 Shipping is a Feature Perfection is the enemy of momentum. Value is only realized when code hits production. My methodology focuses on shortening the feedback loop between an idea's inception and its first interaction with reality.
Principle 04 Your Tools Really Matter Perfection is the enemy of momentum. Value is only realized when code hits production. My methodology focuses on shortening the feedback loop between an idea's inception and its first interaction with reality.
Hardware M1 MacBook Pro 14" 5 years and running for the best Mac I've ever owned (out of 8, I think?). Unbinned M1 Pro / 32GB / 2TB. Underrated desk setup: this machine and a display. No other peripherals. PixelSnap
Software Airtable I use Airtable recreationally at this point. It runs my personal financial system, health data, you name it. Their pivot into AI apps and custom pages for stakeholders can pretty much be ignored - it's still the incredible, versatile tool for anyone who thinks in terms of relational data it's always been. View
Hardware Apple Studio Display True 2:1 Retina scaling is a must when you stare at text all day. The excellent color is really useful for design reviews (I tell myself). But honestly, it's good to have inspiring tools. The height adjustment is definitely worth it. PixelSnap
Analog Code&Quill Origin An excellent notebook with a combination dot grid and tabbed rule. Apparently you remember things better when you write them down. View
Software CleanShot X + Pixelsnap A duo of irreplaceable macOS utilities for measuring, marking, and taking screenshots. I mean, when Jason Fried is your product's leading testimonial, what else do I have to say? CleanShot X PixelSnap
Analog Pro-Mark 747 My favorite stick for what has to be 15 years at this point. Slightly thicker shoulder for a forward weight. Just the perfect balance across all aspects. Hickory, wood tip (duh). View