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Field notes from 25 years in vertical software and four years of production AI.
Why I Sell Graduation, Not Retainers
The honest version of how a fractional CTO engagement should end. Why I structure every retainer to compress over time, how the math works for both sides, and what most consultants won't say out loud.
What Aftermarket Operators Are Getting Wrong About AI in 2026
Pattern observations from twenty-five years in vertical software and four years building production AI — specifically what mid-market aftermarket distributors are missing as the consultants flood in.
NT0 Is Now a Fractional CTO + AI Practice
A month ago I rebuilt Networkzero around AI-native development. Here's what changed in the next four weeks of conversations, and where the practice is actually landing.
What Three Years of Production AI Actually Taught Me
I've been building AI-powered systems since March 2022. Here's what working in production taught me that tutorials and demos don't.
Why I'm Rebuilding Networkzero
After 25 years in tech, I'm repositioning Networkzero around AI-native development. Here's why, and what that means.
The Solo Builder Advantage in the Age of AI
Why a single experienced engineer with AI tools can outperform larger teams — and what that means for founders building MVPs.
How to Go From Idea to MVP in 6 Weeks
A step-by-step framework for turning a raw idea into a working product, based on 25 years of shipping software.