A reading path · 5 essays

AI for founders

AI keeps changing how I build software and how I think about the business around it. These posts cover hands-on development, operating costs, and the questions that remain after the code works. Read them with their publication dates in mind: the tools and my approach continue to change.

  1. From Code Writer to Code Editor: My AI-Assisted Development Workflow

    See how AI-assisted development changed my day-to-day workflow and the work of reviewing code.

  2. How to Actually Use Claude Code to Build Serious Software

    Follow the practices I developed while using Claude Code on a real SaaS product.

  3. AI Best Practices for Bootstrappers (That Actually Save You Money)

    Explore the operational details and cost decisions behind running AI features.

  4. Data Is the Only Moat

    Consider what makes a business defensible when creating software gets easier.

  5. AI Liability: The Landmines Under Your SaaS

    Think through the responsibilities and failure modes that come with giving AI a role in your business.