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Essays on software engineering, AI, SaaS, and the path to financial freedom. Thinking in public.

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AI6 min readNovember 15, 2024

Why Vertical AI Is The Next SaaS Wave

Horizontal AI tools are powerful but generic. The next billion dollars will be made by AI built for specific industries, and engineers are perfectly positioned to build it.

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November 15, 2024

Why Vertical AI Is The Next SaaS Wave

Horizontal AI tools are powerful but generic. The next billion dollars will be made by AI built for specific industries, and engineers are perfectly positioned to build it.

AI6 min read

October 20, 2024

Building Software While Working Full Time

The honest guide to starting a software business without quitting your job: systems, tradeoffs, and the mental model shifts that actually make it work.

Entrepreneurship7 min read

September 10, 2024

The Engineer's Path To Financial Freedom

Software engineers have rare advantages in the wealth-building game: high income, equity, and the ability to create products. Here's how to use them intentionally.

Wealth Building7 min read
Terry Threatt

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