The One Thing You Can’t Get More Of
Time. It’s the most valuable thing we have, and once it’s gone, it’s gone for good. I’ve always been a hard worker—first one in, last one out, someone who takes pride in doing things the right way. But somewhere along the way, I realized I was chasing productivity while losing something far more important: presence. I was there but not really there. At home but thinking about work. With friends but mentally ticking off my to-do list.
That realization is what first drew me to tech—not just tech for tech’s sake, but tech that gives people their time back. I’m talking about real, practical solutions that reduce friction in our lives, remove the noise, and let us focus on what matters most: our families, our passions, and yes, even ourselves.
Tech Should Feel Like Breathing
The best technology, in my opinion, is invisible. You shouldn’t have to think about it or fight with it. It should just work—and when it does, it gives you back hours in your day. Think about the apps or systems you use that make life smoother. Whether it’s automating bills, syncing calendars, managing remote teams, or even controlling your home’s lighting and thermostat—those are small wins that, over time, add up to a life that feels less chaotic and more in control.
When I help develop or advise on tech tools, my North Star is simple: will this give someone their time back? If the answer is no, it’s not worth it. If the answer is yes, we dig deeper.
We’re Not Just Building Software—We’re Building Space
Tech is often thought of as efficiency-driven. But I think of it a little differently. I think of it as space-making. When you free someone from the clutter and grind of busywork, you create space—for ideas, for connection, for joy. That’s what drives me.
A few years ago, I worked with a team building a platform to streamline internal communications for remote companies. On paper, it was about workflows and task management. But in practice, it was about something deeper. I got a message from a manager who told me that since using our platform, he actually had dinner with his family every night. Before, his evenings were spent sifting through a mountain of Slack messages and email threads. That’s when it clicked. We weren’t just building a tool—we were giving someone their evenings back.
Less Clicking, More Living
There’s a stat that says the average office worker clicks their mouse over 5,000 times a day. That’s not just inefficient—it’s exhausting. Multiply that across weeks, months, years… and it’s no wonder burnout is on the rise. We spend so much time navigating tools that we forget the tool should serve us, not the other way around.
This is why I’m borderline obsessed with clean design, intuitive UX, and automations that cut down on repetitive tasks. It’s not about being flashy. It’s about making sure no one has to spend 30 minutes figuring out how to send a report when it should take 3 clicks. Every second we save is a second someone can use to breathe, to think, or to simply take a walk.
Balance Isn’t a Luxury—It’s a Necessity
We hear a lot about “work-life balance,” but the reality is, most people are just trying to survive their day. I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to feel like everything is urgent, everything needs your attention, and there’s never enough time to catch your breath.
That’s why I champion tools and systems that create better boundaries—ones that remind you to log off, prioritize deep work, and actually take breaks. These aren’t just “nice-to-haves.” They are need-to-haves if we want to stay creative, healthy, and human.
Giving Time Back Is the Greatest Gift
Whether you’re a parent, a founder, a teacher, or a student—your time is precious. The moments you spend outside of work are the ones that fill you up, shape your values, and fuel your purpose. And that’s why I’m in this business.
At the end of the day, I don’t just want to build cool things. I want to build meaningful things. Things that help people reclaim their mornings, their dinners, their weekends. Things that don’t just make work better, but make life better.
Final Thoughts
Technology will keep evolving—that’s a given. But our guiding question should stay the same: is this helping people live better lives? For me, that means tech that respects your time, simplifies your day, and gets out of your way so you can focus on what matters.
That’s the kind of tech I believe in.
That’s the kind of tech I want to build.