Letters & Lab Notes
Actionable AI product briefs for resilient teams and founders
Each letter unpacks an AI product strategy experiment, the systems I build with collaborators, and the leadership rituals that keep remote teams steady. Expect candid reflections on migration, rebuilding family, and shipping meaningful work—mirroring the Substack newsletter community learning alongside me beyond the code.
Last updated on Feb 2, 2026. Follow on Substack for real-time drops.
The Hidden Work Behind ‘AI Can Do It’
What worked, what broke, and why “just use an LLM” blows budgets
A Year in the Mud, Still Here
I quit too early, stayed anyway, and learned how to sell a vision without the hype
My Scars Are My Blueprint
How past trauma gave me a reason to stop playing it safe and start building things that matter in New Zealand.
Beyond the Badges - Finding Meaning in the People Who Build Your Story
A Personal Quest for Connection and the Discovery of Life's Given Layers
We could be a giant of another person's story
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I Left My Family To Find Family
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