Building technology
for the world as it's becoming.
I generate ideas at the frontier of AI and build products that put humans first.
Three things I believe.
1. "Smart" is abundant.
Frontier AI models are now more intelligent than any human. Not just PhD level in one subject, but in all subjects combined.
2. "Heart" is the new moat.
Empathy and taste are now the most valuable skills in technology.
3. A new generation is rewriting the rules.
Young people have no appetite for endless wars, divisive media, broken institutions, or technology that makes us feel disconnected.
It mirrors the consciousness of whoever builds it.
Who I am.
I think we're all born with gifts. Mine is the ability to see where technology is going and to know what to build before it gets there.
I've been falling in love with technology since I was a kid in the 90s, inserting AOL CDs, connecting to IRC via a modem that blocked the telephone line to the house. The internet felt like magic back then.
I've been chasing that feeling ever since.
I've always spotted new trends early. I was one of the first to build in Ruby on Rails. Then Node.js. When I was a technology advisor to McKinsey and Capco, I briefed their clients on Bitcoin years before it became mainstream.
Today I live at the frontier of AI. I was one of the first to build AI agents (the first version of Poly.site) and used Claude Code the first week it was released. When OpenClaw came out, I was all over it like a rash (check out ClawClub below).
It's clear that AI has changed everything.
It's now easier than ever to create something, and yet harder than ever to stand out. The bar has been raised substantially. Whether it's vibecoded apps or AI-generated videos, I've realised: If it doesn't move you emotionally, nobody cares.
Life is short. I only work with people I'd be proud to call my friends and on work that makes me feel alive.
If you're building something interesting and want a thinking partner who lives at the leading edge, get in touch.
Talks.
It was such an honour to give the closing talk about The Future of Personal AI at the Urbit Assembly in October 2023, Lisbon.
I also gave the closing talk about The Future of Apps at the Urbit Volcano Summit in March 2023, El Salvador.
Working with me.
I'm an idea factory. By living on the cutting edge of AI, I can suggest new products, new business models, and new directions that weren't visible six months ago.
Bring me your hardest problem — the one your team has been struggling with for months. I'll bring you fresh eyes, leading-edge AI knowledge, and the ability to generate ideas your team hasn't considered right in front of your eyes. I guarantee you will leave the room seeing things differently.
I give technical presentations that move people emotionally and don't have them scrolling on their phone. I've closed conferences at Urbit, spoken at London Business School and Imperial College, and given over a dozen talks at major technology events.
Once we know where you're going, I can build proof-of-concepts that make the vision tangible. I combine deep knowledge of frontier AI models with an instinct for what will resonate with real people.
I can bring your team up to speed on frontier AI — not just the tools, but the mindset shift required to use them well. I focus on what AI can do for your business, not generic training.
What I'm building.
Poly →
Poly is a completely new way to work. Designed for the post-AI, post-separation era.
It's a protocol where money is guaranteed before anyone lifts a finger. Where your work history is yours forever — portable, verified, on-chain, and can't be deleted by a platform. Where “Worker” and “Client” are hats you wear, not identities you're trapped in. Where you can invest in people you believe in and share in their future.
Note: This is my biggest idea and the only one I need to raise capital for in order to defeat the ultimate boss: French employment law.
ClawClub →
Private curated communities with zero engagement metrics. No ads, likes, or feed to scroll. Your AI agent understands you and only tells you about events, job opportunities, and other posts it thinks you'll find interesting.
You're Going To Be Fine →
A free audiobook for anyone who gets a knot in their stomach thinking about AI. Part reassurance, part wake-up call.
Releasing this book taught me that more people are scared about AI than I originally thought. I'll be updating it with this in mind soon.