Building Better Software Organizations

AI-Generated Content and IP Ownership in US Law

What founders need to know about copyright, patents, and trade secrets

Under current U.S. law, IP rights in AI-generated output are limited. Copyright requires human authorship, patents require human inventors, but trade secrets can protect any valuable confidential information regardless of how it was created..

Adopting AI Internally

A practical framework for using AI tools without drowning in infrastructure

AI infrastructure is red hot, but keeping up is expensive. Instead of building elaborate automations that become obsolete in weeks, delegate aggressively to foundation models, measure ruthlessly, and let OpenAI and Anthropic's billions work for you..

The Real AI Advantage Isn't in Your Product

The AI advantage your larger competitors will be slowest to capture

While incumbents debate AI risk in boardrooms, you can use it to run a five-person team like a twent-person team. The real opportunity isn't AI in your product—it's AI in your sales, marketing, and ops..

Professional Microphone Setups for Video Interviews

How to capture (nearly) professional audio in field interviews for about $200

A portable gear guide for capturing great audio in noisy environments..

Vibes at the AI Engineer World's Fair

A snapshot of the hallway track at the 2024 AI Engineer World's Fair

Four video interviews cover the impact of AI and technology on business and society..

A B2B SaaS Summary of the AI Engineer World's Fair 2024

A practical perspective on how AI is applied in a business context

The 2024 AI Engineer World's Fair highlighted impressive AI tools for developers. Current practical applications include RAG-based customer service tools and AI-driven market research platforms. More opportunities lies in creating tools that enhance business processes..

Executive Physicals for Founders

An Enjoyable and Effective Approach to CEO Health

Founders work hard, but let's be real. We usually don't play or eat healthy hard. An executive physical can help us build a foundation of health in our lives..

Mr. Altman Goes to Washington

The anticompetitive call for AI licensing and censorship

Sam Altman recently appeared before Congress to discuss AI. During his appearance, he requested licensing and other regulations for AI developers like OpenAI (his company). Many engineers have mixed feelings about this request..

When Agile is Not Enough

Improving performance through leadership

Agile works, but only with a solid foundation. Without the right people and good leadership, you're building software on quicksand..

A Guide to iOS and BLE Integrations

Best Practices for Integrating Bluetooth Peripherals with iOS Apps

Building a Bluetooth Low Energy hardware peripheral is challenging work. You're designing hardware, firmware, and often an iOS app. Where do you start? How do you keep the project on track? This guide illustrates a few techniques I've used to get products to market quickly..

Guide to iOS Development Processes

Best Practices for iOS App Software Development

How can you improve efficiency, reduce bugs, and have more control over the development of an iOS app? This guide walks you through designing a collaborative iOS app development process..