Creating this super simple, almost retro blog, as I miss the days when writing was easy, and the stakes were lower. There is beauty in the simplicity of reading musings that are not made or manufactured for the purpose of getting views or producing content.
Some context, I have been in tech for over 10 years and have worked with some incredible companies over that time. From top Y Combinator startups to public companies. It's been a blast, and I love what I do. What is it that I do, you ask? Simply put, I run a company called OffDeck. I believe in building companies that last and have great fundamentals. We are not VC-backed, and I have no desire for that, at least anytime soon. You can learn more about OffDeck separately, and I am sure I will be talking about it a lot here.
Some other things about myself: I live in Cincinnati, Ohio, and I remain deeply integrated into the mainstream tech ecosystem. I was lucky enough to live in both San Francisco and New York, which was a fantastic experience. I have a great passion for New York Tech and love the ecosystem. The New York energy and vibe are incredible.
Right now, my days are filled with product work and building OffDeck. We are very close to launching, and I am very excited to share more on that over the next several weeks.
Why am I calling this blog From The Front Lines?
I am an operator at heart who happens to love tech. I sit on the front lines helping founders and CEOs daily. The most privileged time I have is with founders; it's an honor. The privilege affords me the ability to see the reality behind the growth, vanity metrics, and dozens of podcast appearances. I get to listen to founders when they are flying high, when the fuel levels get low, when the winds come, when an engine fails, and when they are just not sure if they can fly the plane. That is why this blog is called from the front lines. I sit at the front lines with the founders I serve and the friends I have made.
Also, the concept of front lines is I am on the field. I still work every day in tech and operate in the weeds in systems. I am not directing from an arm's length or teaching. This gives me real perspectives and experience that others simply don't have.
Well, this is it for this post.