projects.
I like building things. Here are a few things I've built that I'm proud of.
Businesses
Newzlio
Slack-native AI updates for engineering teams. Daily curated signal so teams stay ahead without the noise.
Built: Slack app with curated AI updates, Python/FastAPI backend, and landing page. Started over Christmas break (see building-newzlio post).
Learned: Distribution via Slack installs with 8 workspaces installed. Still early: a few actual users, no validation yet on willingness to pay.
Outcome: 8 Slack workspaces installed, early stage.
Siftbooks
Audiobook content filtering. Listen to your favorite books without the bad parts.
Built: An app for streaming audiobooks for Audible users with Predictive Models for explicit content.
Learned: Solving problems for real people doesn't mean your business will suceed.
Outcome: 300 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 thousands of families with potty training.
Moms Morning Memo
A daily email with activities for moms with kids.
Built: A branded newsletter built on Beehiiv platform.
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: The first proto type was built with an old t-shirt and my neighbors Keekaroo. Took my requirements to a manufacturer in China for mass production.
Learned: This was by far my most profitable venture. I learned Manufacturing, Amazon FBA, Product development.
Outcome: Sold over 1 Million in Revenue
Landing Pages
Agent Side Quests
Ideas for using personal agents to help non-technical people with everyday tasks.
Useful Angles
A daily email with three things to read, listen to, and watch to spark creativity. I use it myself.
FDE Community
Practical information for Forward Deployed Engineers. Reached its first 10 subscribers and thousands of site views.
Yerba Melt
A new form factor for healthy energy: Comet for yerba mate.
HVAC Operators
A content site for HVAC operators.
Corner Canyon Products
The company I operate under, selling ecommerce products and building websites.
Benny's Diagnosis Guide
A site explaining Benny's diagnosis.
Bear and Tiger Adventure
A BYU-themed kids game I built with my five-year-old.
Starter Week
A bread starter idea inspired by a problem I saw in my sister's sourdough business.
First Pass
Research into a problem wedding videographers face, with a simple design for a manual MVP.
BizBuyAI
AI-powered business listing analysis for business buyers.
Built: Built MVP landing page in 1 week using Claude's API with user input for analysis.
Learned: Building a tool that uses LLM analysis
Outcome: Learned I had no demand.
GroceryWise
Use HSA funds for doctor-prescribed groceries. Save 30-40% on medically necessary diets.
Built: Landing page to validate the concept.
Learned: Enough gray area that I didn't want to operate within.
Outcome: Cool idea that wasn't super feasible for me to build.
FuneralFlow
Educational outreach program helping funeral homes connect with families interested in pre-planning.
Built: Landing page to validate the concept.
Learned: Funeral homes are high ticket low margin businesses.
Outcome: Built an Inbound voice agent using Eleven labs to handle calls
GeoSpect
Optimize your content for AI readers. Grammarly for AI content.
Built: Landing page built quickly using AI tools.
Learned: How to find trending business ideas using AI Deep Research.
Outcome: A landing page with 0 demand
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: Another wild hair of mine that didn't see the light of day.