I'm David
I've spent 20+ years building software, leading teams, and solving hard technical problems. Now I help companies like yours do the same—without the drama.
What I Believe
People First
Technology serves people, not the other way around. I build solutions that make your team's lives easier.
Pragmatic Innovation
Cool tech is fun, but shipping value is better. I focus on what actually moves the needle for your business.
Transparency
No BS, no jargon. I'll tell you what's realistic, what's worth doing, and what's not.
Bias to Action
Analysis paralysis kills companies. I help you make informed decisions quickly and start moving forward.
The Journey
The Early Days
Cut my teeth at Netscape during the browser wars. Learned that shipping fast beats perfection.
Startup Grind
Co-founded multiple startups. Some succeeded, some failed. All taught me something valuable.
Scale & Leadership
Scaled IGLOO to $50M+ SaaS business. Learned that people problems are harder than technical ones.
Fractional CTO Life
Helping multiple companies simultaneously. Best of both worlds—variety and deep impact.
Agentic-First Everything
Rebuilt my entire workflow around AI agents. Now I build in weeks what used to take months—and I'm helping companies do the same.
The Real Talk
Look, I'm not going to tell you I'm passionate about enterprise software. I'm passionate about solving problems and building things that work.
I've been the technical co-founder who lived on ramen. I've been the VP of Engineering who had to lay people off. I've been the CTO who took a company through an IPO. I've seen the full spectrum.
What I've learned: Most technology problems are actually people problems in disguise. And most "we need a technical expert" situations really need someone who can translate between engineers, executives, and everyone in between.
That's what I do. I speak engineer, executive, and human. I'll tell you when you're overthinking it. I'll tell you when you need to slow down and do it right. And I'll always tell you the truth, even when it's not what you want to hear.
Right now? I'm obsessed with Agentic-First Everything. Not just development—running companies, lead generation, operations, everything. I've discovered that AI agents aren't just tools; they're collaborators when you approach them the right way.
Here's the insight that changed everything for me: good process works exactly the same with agents as it did with human teams. The skills I spent 20 years developing—architecting systems, breaking down problems, creating clear specifications, establishing quality gates—they all transfer perfectly. Agents thrive on the same clarity and structure that great human teams do.
I've always loved building. Turns out, building with agents and building with humans follows the same principles. Clear requirements. Good architecture. Proper review processes. Documentation. The difference? Agents work at 10x the speed.
If you want someone to blow smoke and tell you how amazing your ideas are, I'm not your guy. If you want someone who'll help you build something great and actually enjoy the process, let's talk.
Random Facts
Want to Work Together?
I'm always up for a coffee chat (virtual or IRL). Even if you're not sure I can help, I probably know someone who can.
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