Data engineer, scientist, builder, and indie hacker.

I’m CJ, a data engineer and scientist exploring the world of indie hacking and solopreneurship. With code, curiosity, and lots of tea, I build cool things and share the process.

The Authority Figure Addiction

Why new entrepreneurs search for people with all the answers, and why accepting uncertainty is actually freedom.

A Blog Is the Centerpoint of Your Ideas, Not the End of Them

Most people think of a blog as a finished product. You write it, publish it, and move on. I think of blogs more like seeds. If you just leave them buried, they sit unseen. If you nurture them, they ripple outward and grow into something much bigger.

The Great Filter: Analysis Paralysis

When you’re frozen by too many choices, movement matters most. Any step forward beats standing still because stillness never gets you closer to where you want to be.

Startups

  1. ArtsyPetzFounder

    Custom pet portraits without the headaches, available as wall art, clothing, mugs, bags, and more.

  2. In ProgressFounder

    An insanely easy way grow your social media presence.

  3. In ProgressFounder

    Simplify making plans to hang out with friends and loved ones.