Building Alio – a gig/share app to help artists and creatives support themselves. I want to start sharing a bit more openly about what I’m working on right now. The app is called Alio. At a very practical level, Alio is going to be a platform that facilitates rides, short-term stays, and deliveries (and probably other forms of person-to-person service over time). We’re starting with rideshare first, because that’s where the need is obvious, the pain points are real, and the current options feel increasingly misaligned for the people actually doing the work. Right now, Alio is being built as… Read more: Building Alio – a gig/share app to help artists and creatives support themselves.

The Creator’s Dilemma A new model of entrepreneurship is emerging, one that is lean, high-margin, and often led by a single founder. This “AI Solopreneur” or “Micro-Startup” model is built on a foundation of artificial intelligence agents, automated workflows, and community-driven distribution. While this paradigm presents a compelling vision of hyper-efficient, AI-powered creation, it is not without significant challenges and potential downsides. The very tools that grant solopreneurs and artists unprecedented leverage also introduce complex risks to creativity, integrity, and authenticity. Unchecked, the over-reliance on AI can lead to a homogenized digital landscape, erode consumer trust, and diminish the unique… Read more: The AI Solopreneur’s Guide to Creating in the Digital Age

Sometimes the process of poiesis is simply about finding a way to be with, and stay with, whatever has seemingly presented itself. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iLQ1g71FKM