projects.
I like building things. Here are a few things I've built that I'm proud of.
Siftbooks
Audiobook content filtering. Listen to your favorite books without the bad parts.
Built: A PWA react app for streaming audiobooks. Backend is a Python Flask App that interacts with Audible.
Learned: How to do something that doesn't scale. Audio file manipulation. Speech to text. AWS. Python.
Outcome: 30 active monthly users
Toilet Targets
Dissolvable targets that make potty training fun and mess-free.
Built: Paper targets that dissolve in the toilet, designed to make potty training more engaging for kids.
Learned: Product development, manual manufacturing, Amazon FBA, importance of patents, family business operations.
Outcome: Helped hundreds of families with potty training.
Moms Morning Memo
A daily email with activities for moms with kids.
Built: Leverage a newsletter tool called Beehiiv. Hired a writer who is a single mom.
Learned: Newsletter metrics, monetization, unit economics, content strategy.
Outcome: Delivered daily emails to 2.5k subscribers
Baby Changing Pads
A soft fabric liner used for changing babies diapers.
Built: Designed the product and worked with a manufacturer to make it.
Learned: How to do something that scales. Manufacturing. Amazon FBA. Product development.
Outcome: Sold over 1 Million in Revenue
BizBuyAI
AI-powered business listing analysis for business buyers.
Built: Built solo in 1 week using Claude's API with user input for analysis.
Learned: AI-assisted development, rapid deployment, community-driven distribution.
Outcome: Landing page validation
GroceryWise
Use HSA funds for doctor-prescribed groceries. Save 30-40% on medically necessary diets.
Built: Landing page to validate the concept.
Learned: Cool idea with a legal uphill battle. No validation. Regulatory complexity can kill an otherwise good idea.
Outcome: Landing page validation
FuneralFlow
Educational outreach program helping funeral homes connect with families interested in pre-planning.
Built: Landing page to validate the concept.
Learned: Funeral homes make good money and are ripe for software. The validation phase is tough to get through.
Outcome: Landing page validation
GeoSpect
Optimize your content for AI readers. Grammarly for AI content.
Built: Landing page built quickly using AI tools.
Learned: Important to make sure there is ample search demand. Speed of iteration is crucial for validation.
Outcome: Landing page validation
Tattoo Transform
Turn tattoo regret into beautiful renewal. Connect with vetted removal specialists and cover-up artists.
Built: Landing page with lead magnet for download.
Learned: How to use OpenAI agent for cold outreach. To truly validate, need to talk to real customers early.
Outcome: Landing page validation