Notes from
the field.

technology

October 12, 2026

The most expensive thing in AI isn’t credits — it’s your time. A walkthrough of the True Kin AI OS early preview, and an invite to join as an early-access development partner.

technology

August 26, 2026

Had fun conversation with Ben Seidl and Cam Hering on the Last 50 Ft podcast by Autolane yesterday. We covered a lot of ground: my entrepreneurial journey from building websites…

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August 26, 2026

Episode 2 of AI Wrangler On the Streets: Nearly 20 years ago I helped Norissa Harman launch Girls With Guns Clothing first website. This week we sat down to put AI to work inside…

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August 26, 2026

AI Wrangler made the local news. Funny where this thing started. I was writing LinkedIn posts about AI. That was it, no plan behind it. Then the DMs started coming in. Operators,…

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August 17, 2026

Episode #1 of AI Wrangler on the Streets: Meet Cole, he is building the first eCommerce website for his family's business, A&R Meats in Red Bluff, CA. Their entire product list…

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August 11, 2026

Go into your Shopify admin and add up what your apps cost you every month. Most brands are surprised by the number. Almost nobody can name what half of them do. One brand had $500…

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July 6, 2026

I’m excited to announce my new venture: CMG. I stepped away from agency life in 2019, and AI is what pulled me back. I've always loved the same thing: working with emerging brands…

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June 26, 2026

Just landed in LA with my son Carson, to kick off our first annual father-son adventure trip. First stop, we are going to VidCon. Full days of creators, meeting his favorites…

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June 19, 2026

About 10 months ago I got my first MRI. It found a lovely herniated disk. The machine itself felt like something from decades ago, loud, slow, and claustrophobic. Good news…

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May 29, 2026

The more folks use AI, the less creative the internet is getting. I didn't expect that. But we're seeing it everywhere, the same fonts, the same layouts, the same color palettes,…

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May 28, 2026

And if you're an AI Wrangler like me, you're not running 3 agents. You're orchestrating a living swarm of 25+ AI Agents in parallel each one chasing its own wild thread, iterating…

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May 27, 2026

Last Sunday, my niece asked me if I can shoot her senior photos. She sent me a few inspiration shots, clean, studio-lit, the kind you'd pay a photographer with a studio for. I…

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May 22, 2026

Happy Memorial Day weekend, we remember the men and women who gave everything, and the families who still feel the absence. Thank you. The freedom to build, gather, and dream is…

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May 21, 2026

8,000 of the sharpest minds in tech just hit the market. Meta restructured this week, roughly 10% of the workforce as they go all-in on becoming AI-first. Here's what's getting me…

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May 20, 2026

Today, I was walking through a new website build which has a product config wizard builder, bundle flow on Shopify built with Claude Code and Shopify CLI. I got stopped mid-demo:…

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May 15, 2026

Got a call from an entrepreneur today. He's retired. Or supposed to be. He was telling me about AI, Claude he's playing with, things he's building, causes he is supporting. Then…

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May 13, 2026

AI's hottest 2026 job: "Forward-Deployed AI Engineer." → Postings up 800%+ in 2025 → Comp: $350K–$550K → Palantir, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Salesforce (1,000+ hires) all racing…

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April 22, 2026

Fun build night tonight in the AI Wrangler lab. My 7-year-old just used Claude Code + Wispr Flow to build a working Pokédex app with TWO cameras and a soundboard. 🛠️🚀 He didn't…

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April 15, 2026

A $4 billion Silicon Valley sneaker icon just sold its entire shoe business, to become an AI GPU landlord. Yes, really. Allbirds, the company that defined the "tech bro shoe" era…

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April 15, 2026

Today I searched "western cowboy boots size 11.5" on a major western brand's Shopify website. The result? "No products found." A western brand. That sells cowboy boots. Couldn't…

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April 14, 2026

It's rodeo week in my hometown of Red Bluff, the world's largest 3-day rodeo. If you've never been to a rodeo, here's the thing people don't realize: wrangling isn't about brute…

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April 8, 2026

62% of business calls go unanswered. That's not a typo. That's a crisis. I had Claude run the math. The average business owner answers only 38% of their inbound calls. That means…

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April 4, 2026

Early preview of the AI Wrangler sticker pack. I've been obsessed with stickers since I built my first online media platform, born from a love for biking adventures in middle…

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April 3, 2026

A $1.8B revenue company… with just 2 employees powered by AI. This isn't the future. It's now. Today, NYT just profiled Medvi, a telehealth GLP-1 startup launched in Sept 2024…

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April 2, 2026

🤠 Excited to announce Lasso AI, the AI Agent co-pilot bracelet. Wrangle your world. Lasso is a personalized wearable that is your AI Agent companion. It reads your energy, adapts…

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March 31, 2026

Everyone's building AI agents or thinking about AI agents. Almost nobody is connecting them to the physical world. We're in the era of Physical AI, where software meets hardware,…

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March 30, 2026

I woke up to a $12,450 usage bill this morning. Happy Monday. My first thought: the AI went off the rails. I must have forgot to set a spending limit. Must have run some infinite…

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March 27, 2026

Listen up, I’ve been wrangling AI agents all week and the rodeo just got real. This week at Shoptalk made it crystal clear: Agentic commerce isn’t coming. It’s here and…

technology

March 26, 2026

Howdy Day 3 of Shoptalk and this rodeo is still going strong! What a ride wrapping up the week, wrangling fresh AI tools and ideas, sharp folks like Andrew Durot from Ecom Experts…

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March 26, 2026

Day 2 of Shoptalk and the energy is still cranked to max. Humans + AI is everywhere on stage… but the real show-stealer? The branding. The Mascots. The Events throwing punches.…

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March 25, 2026

Day 1 of Shoptalk and AI is running the show. AI search. AI agents. AI checkout. AI merchandising. AI-generated lifestyle imagery. AI-powered returns. AI direct mail. AI delivery.…

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March 24, 2026

My entire LinkedIn feed just turned into Shoptalk mode. Excited to make new connections, reconnect with old ones, and trade notes around AI, commerce, and technology. Oh, and it's…

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March 20, 2026

Amazon just acquired Amazon RIVR, a robotics startup, and this one is worth paying attention to. Rivr has already been piloting with Veho in Austin. The setup: a dog-like robot on…

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March 19, 2026

DoorDash just made the most underrated AI move of the year. They launched Dasher Tasks, paying their delivery drivers to complete short activities like photographing dishes,…

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March 19, 2026

AI can do a lot of things. But it can't replace community. Everyone's talking about what AI can build and automate. Fewer people are talking about what it should never replace.…

technology

March 19, 2026

Happy 93rd birthday, Grandma! For her birthday, I got her an adventure for us to take a road trip together to San Francisco, her favorite city. But the real gift? A ride in a…

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March 19, 2026

Happy 93rd birthday, Grandma! For her birthday, I gave her an adventure to San Francisco, her favorite city. But the best part? A ride in a Waymo. No driver. No steering wheel. No…

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March 18, 2026

Howdy! Day 30 of posting on LinkedIn. I asked my AI agent to handle this one for me. It said "That's a human job, Wrangler." Fair enough. But what a 30 days it's been. I started…

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March 17, 2026

Today Okara launched the "World's First AI CMO", Bold statement? Maybe. I took it for a quick spin, and honestly? Implementing AI agents is getting easier every single day. Enter…

technology

March 12, 2026

You can build an AI sales agent today that prospects, qualifies leads, drafts outreach, and follows up while you sleep. So why are most builders still not selling? Revenue solves…

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March 12, 2026

Our social feeds are an AI tornado right now. New AI product drops every 5 minutes. New models. New tools. New startups. New competitors in every vertical. (Side note, you must…

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March 10, 2026

The big moat in AI isn't going to be the software. Everyone will have access to the same models, the same tools, the same code generation. Your moat is your customers. Your data.…

technology

March 10, 2026

Every day I'm getting messages from people building new projects and features. The question is always: "Can I AI code this with Claude Code?" The answer is absolutely you can. But…

technology

March 6, 2026

In less than 6 months from announcing Instant Checkout, OpenAI is reportedly scaling back checkout and sending buyers back to merchant sites. Is anyone surprised? We have already…

technology

March 5, 2026

There are 33 million small-to-mid-sized businesses in the US. Most of them have no idea how to implement AI. There is nothing intuitive about it for them. Mark Cuban on TBPN:…

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March 4, 2026

Cal AI just got acquired by MyFitnessPal. Two teenagers. Vibe coded in high school. 15 million downloads. $40M in revenue. No VC money. Sold. The builders who win aren't the ones…

technology

March 3, 2026

The open frontier of AI? Software engineering got the head start. Code gen, debugging, refactoring, real progress. Here's the thing: You can use those same software engineering AI…

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March 2, 2026

What is an AI Wrangler? Every company has access to AI now. Not every company knows how to put it to work. The tools exist. The data exists. The gap is in the execution. What they…

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March 1, 2026

Saturday, Poolside. Checking in on Johnny, my AI agent, named after Johnny Five from the 80's movie Short Circuit. Because "need input!" is basically every AI workflow's first…

technology

February 27, 2026

Block just cut 4,000 people during their best quarter in company history. 40% of the staff. Nearly half the company. This isn't a cost-cutting story. This is what happens when AI…

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February 26, 2026

Speed to ship is now table stakes. Speed to trust is the moat. My feed is full of what AI can build. I love it, I get it. I'm a self-proclaimed AI Wrangler. I live in this world…

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February 24, 2026

On-prem servers are back. It's the server wild west all over again. Because running AI models in the cloud? The costs add up faster than anyone budgeted for. Token costs stack up.…

technology

February 24, 2026

14 people reached out this past week just asking about AI. Minds blown. Builders grinning. "I just shipped something with Claude Code and I can't stop." "What can I actually build…

technology

February 20, 2026

Earlier today I was told: "Love AI, but damn… everything looks like AI slop." And honestly? That's the opportunity. Brand is king. Front-end is everything. The code under the hood…

technology

February 17, 2026

When agents become your heaviest users, the build order has to change. API-first. Not API-eventually. Software used to be built for people first. APIs got bolted on later. That…

technology

February 17, 2026

Sometimes the biggest AI unlock is a small tool you set up in minutes... and I'm using one right now to create this post. I’m using whisperflow, a voice-to-text app that lets me…

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September 18, 2025

Field Notes || The fastest path for work is real-time execution, not tickets. Roll up your sleeves. Make the update in the admin, update the code, or drop it into Cursor AI and…

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June 12, 2025

Field Notes || We’ve been deep in GTM pilots lately, here’s a Fast Pilot Framework that’s been delivering strong real-world validation and iteration. Identify the Needs -> Build…

technology

June 7, 2025

Fun day on-site in San Francisco for the Waymo Lost & Found locker install! Got to blend tech and creativity, pulled out my DSLR to capture a few shots of the setup. Proud to…

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June 2, 2025

Creating product is a dance between vision and velocity. We obsess over the details, striving for that “perfect” release but perfect is what slows us down. The real magic doesn’t…

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May 30, 2025

Just tried the new EVALV app and will be testing in Chico (yep, my backyard) because small towns have less access to EV chargers. Need an EV adapter to charge your Tesla at a…

technology

May 21, 2025

Had a great time at Home Delivery World connecting with partners, collaborating on ideas, and what’s shaping the future of commerce. From EPR packaging regulations to overhead…

technology

May 21, 2025

🤠 Took a deep dive into Émeraude Bakery’s space in Mt. Juliet, TN, seeing our partners in real life and finally meeting Hunter after months of remote collaboration. It’s wild how…

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April 23, 2025

Throwback to a couple of weeks ago at Curbivore with Gene Oh - Tranzito, Tiya Gordon - it's electric, Jarvis Murray - LADOT, and Justin Holmes - Zipcar. Think fewer emissions.…

technology

April 23, 2025

Back in Vegas for ISS World Expo 2025! 🎰 Excited to share insights on reimaging what a storage facility can offer on-site to micro-storage locker locations off-site throughout…

technology

April 8, 2025

I’m excited to be part of an incredible panel at Curbivore this Friday, diving into technology that's reshaping cities, delivery, mobility, and the future of urban commerce. From…

technology

January 15, 2025

Twelve operating principles for building, leading, and shipping with intent.

life

October 20, 2024

Breaking ground on a private trail system at Tuckers Ridge — the long, slow, satisfying work of cutting line through the property.

visuals

August 11, 2024

A brief trip to Reno, Nevada to photograph a Quinceañera celebration at Somersett Golf and Country Club.

visuals

July 4, 2024

A Fourth of July visual diary — fireworks, friends, and the kind of summer evenings that take care of themselves.

technology

January 8, 2024

I just landed into Vegas for another exciting year at CES + Harbor Lockers by Luxer One! At CES this week? Let’s sync, shoot me a message. CES Day Zero adventure with family in…

technology

December 19, 2023

Want to meet up IRL? I'll be attending CES, NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, and Manifest connecting and exploring commerce technology, retailer trends, and exploring the latest in…

technology

December 7, 2023

I recently sat down with Jason Greenwood on The Ecommerce Edge Podcast where we dived deep into the world of Technology Partnerships, Ecosystems, and Marketplace Lockers. Key…

technology

December 7, 2023

I recently sat down with Jason Greenwood on The Ecommerce Edge Podcast, where we dived deep into the world of Technology Partnerships, Ecosystems, and Marketplace Lockers. Key…

technology

December 7, 2023

I recently sat down with Jason Greenwood on The Ecommerce Edge Podcast, where we dived deep into the world of Technology Partnerships, Ecosystems, and Marketplace Lockers. Key…

technology

December 1, 2023

Happy Friday! Excited to introduce Build with Harbor Lockers Podcast, a podcast that features a mix of conversations with locker innovators and entrepreneurs discussing trends &…

technology

October 17, 2023

Congrats Grant Lea, SirDarryl Roundtree, and Bill Snow! I am excited to have you as part of the Harbor Lockers by Luxer One latest Development Grant Q42023 Cohort fueling the…

technology

October 11, 2023

🎙 Big shoutout to Jason Greenwood for having me on the Ecommerce Edge Podcast! Loved geeking out over commerce and marketplace dynamics with you. Can't wait for our episode to go…

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October 6, 2023

🎬 It's a wrap! Gaurav Deshpande + Kyle McCabe thanks for the invite to speak at the HyperTrack Gig Work Summit! It was great diving into asynchronous hand-offs and…

technology

September 12, 2023

Join the Harbor Lockers by Luxer One team and 10,000 tech leaders, investors and founders at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco on Sept 19-21. https://lnkd.in/eBnRgadV…

life

September 4, 2023

A three-day cycling expedition through Northern California, traversing scenic routes and natural landmarks.

visuals

July 1, 2023

The fifth chapter in the Carson series — another year on film.

technology

April 19, 2023

Snap Inc. has just expanded its AR features to 16 more music festivals and caught my attention and sparked some thoughts! 🕺💃 Let's add more utility to the AR experience with…

technology

March 7, 2023

Had a fantastic time attending Curbivore in Los Angeles last week! It was great to finally connect in person with so many partners and to see all of the amazing products and ideas…

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February 16, 2023

📰 Exciting updates from ASSA ABLOY Group, Harbor Lockers by Luxer One parent company, investing in Locker One Ventures led by Arik Levy, a pioneer in the smart locker business for…

technology

January 29, 2023

🚀 Can't wait to showcase Harbor Lockers by Luxer One's on-demand public locker network built for innovators at #Manifest2023 in just 2 days! I'm excited to connect with top…

technology

December 22, 2022

Our first Homeless Donation Drive via Harbor Lockers by Luxer One has been getting great community support in Chico! Appreciate all the support and am excited to be expanding with…

technology

December 21, 2022

🚀 The Future is Here! Here are some of the emerging retail innovations from the Self-Service Innovation Summit. More to come from #ces2023 in a couple of weeks! #innovation…

visuals

July 1, 2022

Chapter four of the Carson series.

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March 15, 2022

🎤 Podcast Monday! Check out Arik Levy from Luxer One + Alexander Hejazi from Ballbox featured on the in their20s podcast talking about their stories, lockers, tips, and billion…

technology

January 29, 2022

🔥Check out Joshua Middlebrooks breaking down BOPIS Luxer One lockers together with the Top 6 retail trends of 2022! “BOPIS was kicking off even 10 years ago, stores and labor were…

technology

July 30, 2021

Let's keep improving how the world receives goods! Introducing LuxerLens, powered by OCR and AI technology allows carriers to deliver packages quicker than ever before. faster…

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July 1, 2021

Chapter three of the Carson series.

technology

June 7, 2021

Exciting to see teams entering back to their offices with new technology experiences! We worked with Grubhub HQ in Chicago to get Luxer One lockers installed and packages in the…

technology

June 4, 2020

A short film examining the internet's role as a foundation for future business models, featuring three companies at different growth stages.

visuals

June 1, 2020

Rediscovered footage from our wedding day.

visuals

June 1, 2020

Chapter two of the Carson series.

life

May 25, 2020

Memorial Day spent at Lake Siskiyou, California.

visuals

March 1, 2020

Carson's first single — Hat Shoe Yay.

technology

January 13, 2020

🚀🥳 Excited to announce CSF2 has joined the Solati Health family! We started Solati with a mission to improve the quality of life of amputees. Following a collaboration with CSF2,…

technology

September 5, 2019

Exceptional experience to meet Lisa Gough and be part of her research project called “50 Coffees in 50 Days”. This includes an upcoming TED Talk on how otherwise ordinary people…

technology

July 22, 2019

Addressing the gap between executives' expectations of digital disruption and organizational readiness.

visuals

July 1, 2019

The beginning of the Carson series.

technology

March 11, 2019

We started Solati Health to improve the quality of life of amputees, the GenesisLiner™ is the perfect example of our commitment which enables amputees to discover a new level of…

technology

February 6, 2019

We're into our second month of 2019, hope you are concentrated in executing this year's plans and on-track to achieving all your goals. At Vander, we accomplished a record holiday…

life

August 20, 2017

A 180-mile cycling tour from Reno, Nevada to Chico, California.

technology

January 9, 2016

Solid work WhiteRabbit.is Team on The Sufferfest new iPad/iPhone App! The Sufferfest takes your indoor cycling training to a next level with official footage from the Tour de…

technology

February 6, 2012

Beta Launch of Fremont Based King-Solarman.com! Just launched King-Solarman.com. We are on a mission to become the top online solar panel provider. Let me know what you think.…

technology

February 5, 2012

Beta Launch of King-Solarman.com! Hey Everyone! Just launched King-Solarman.com. We are on a mission to become the top online solar panel provider. Let me know what you think.…

technology

May 16, 2010

Just launched DVculture.com! We just soft-launched DV Culture, an online platform focused on digital video news, product reviews, spotlights, featured articles, and a centralized…

technology

May 16, 2010

Just Soft-Launched DVculture.com! We just soft-launched DV Culture, an online platform focused on digital video news, product reviews, spotlights, featured articles, and a…

technology

February 23, 2010

Business Plans – Crucial Or A Waste Of Time? Visit http://www.businessinsider.com/innovation/business-plans-2009-2010-2 to watch legend entrepreneurs – Kevin Ryan, founder of…

technology

February 21, 2010

Toggl time tracker for your desktop, iPhone and browser. I am currently testing out Toggl (http://toggl.com) for tracking freelance projects. Simple to the point interface but…

technology

February 17, 2010

Boxee the ultimate platform to enjoy entertainment on your television? Since the release of Boxee Beta in January, Boxee has made major progress in creating the ultimate platform…