I build things on the internet. Right now I'm working on ChatMart, an AI-powered way to list things for sale online, and 1994list, a retro-styled classifieds platform that's completely free to use — no fees, ever. I also built OpenVitae, open tools for career building.
I have a degree in computer science and served as Vice President of the Beta Iota Chi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. But honestly, most of what I know came from curiosity, late nights, and a stubborn refusal to accept "I can't do that" as a final answer.
What started as tinkering became a passion. I taught myself to build things not because I had to, but because I wanted to — things that could help people, solve real problems, and maybe make someone's day a little easier.
I'm not chasing titles or corner offices. What I want is simpler: meaningful work with good people. My dream is to be part of a startup that actually makes it — not as the founder or the face of the company, just as a dedicated member of the team. Someone in the trenches, shipping code, solving problems, and being part of something bigger than myself.
I have a particular admiration for Y Combinator and the companies that have come through that program. I've applied a few times myself — never made it past the first round — but that hasn't dimmed my respect for what they've built. If anything, it's made me want to be part of that world even more, even if it's as a team member rather than a founder.
I believe the best things are built by small teams who genuinely care. I want to be in that room.