Building technology
for the world as it's becoming.
Hello! I'm Owen. I'm building Poly — an entirely new way to work. I also love giving in-person AI workshops that amaze people with what's now possible.
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 what matters now.
With intelligence now on tap, what's needed more than ever is kindness, empathy, and the ability to bring people together.
3. Something new is being born.
Young people are re-examining everything with fresh eyes. They have no appetite for endless wars, divisive media, broken systems, or technology that makes us feel disconnected.
It mirrors the consciousness of whoever builds it.
From the heart.
I spent years working in traditional consulting (McKinsey, Capco) advising banks and enterprises. I loved the creative side: dreaming up new ideas, building prototypes, and showing people what's possible with new technology.
AI changes everything. I've been coding for over twenty years and yet, thanks to AI, anyone with Claude Code can do 80% of what I used to do in a fraction of the time. (I'd love to show you how!)
The big question now is — where to spend your limited time and focus?
Technology should serve humans, not the other way around. So I focus on building things that speak to eternal human needs: connection, self-expression, belonging, and joy.
I'm having a huge amount of fun building Poly — a big idea to change how we work, creating my audiobook, and several other projects launching soon.
I want to combine that with teaching, advising and consulting companies on my wavelength. If this resonates with you, please 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.
This is my "Twelve Thoughts on the Future of Web3" Mega Talk at EthBrno, November 2022. It covers L2s, mobile, open protocols, emotions, the economics of software, and going beyond full-time work.
Recorded just before the start of the pandemic (19th December 2019), this talk covers the difficult subject of censorship in an immutable world.
I have given many talks about Bitcoin and Ethereum at technical conferences, The London Business School and Imperial College.
This 2018 talk is about the problems with modern software development and how to fix them. It was done well before the creation of Lens.protocol and GPT-3, both fundamental leaps forward.
What I do.
I love meeting new people, giving hands-on workshops and advice.
I'm bang up to date with the latest AI tools and models and want to “wow!” you with what's possible.
I can train your team to vibe code apps with Claude Code (or Cowork), or use OpenClaw and other tools to explore new ideas together.
I see AI as a co-creative partner that amplifies what makes each person uniquely brilliant.
Most of all I'll do it with empathy for the humans involved, and excitement for where the world is heading.
New ideas, not just better processes
I'm an idea factory. New products, business models, new revenue streams, new ways to serve customers that weren't feasible six months ago.
Prepare to be surprised
Technology should feel like magic! I want to inspire you with ideas then teach you to build them yourself.
Show don't tell
Going beyond regular vibe coding, I combine a deep knowledge of technology and frontier models to build proof-of-concepts that stand out.
I make people care
I love translating deep technical ideas into presentations that move people emotionally. If people reach for their phone, I've failed.
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.
It's a big idea I'm building towards every day.
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, part love letter.