AI Implementation
Vibe Shipping: How Non-Technical Founders Are Building and Selling Software in 2026
The technical moat is gone. And that is great news for anyone who is not a developer.
Blog
Welcome to my brain.
Notes on AI, conversion design, online business, content systems, and the operator decisions behind the work. Filed by category — pick the lane you came for.
AI for CEOs
The Solo Business Math That Makes Hiring Look Expensive
I used to think scaling meant hiring. Then I saw the margin difference and it changed how I think about building.
AI Implementation
The reason AI is not working in most companies has nothing to do with the technology
Every enterprise AI failure story follows the same arc. A company selects a vendor, deploys a platform, trains a small team, launches a pilot, and then...
AI for CEOs
The Creator Economy Is Dead. The AI Creator Economy Just Started.
the creator economy is dead. the AI creator economy just started. the creator economy hit $250 billion in 2025.
AI for CEOs
The Authenticity Paradox: Why Your Personal Brand Is Worth More as AI Gets Better
AI makes content creation free. That is exactly why your personal brand just became more valuable. This seems like it should work the other way around.
AI for CEOs
I Stopped Optimizing My Business and Started Designing My Life. Here Is the Difference.
I hit a revenue goal I had been working toward for two years. Then I realized I had optimized for the wrong thing. The number was right.
AI Implementation
I Replaced My Marketing Team With AI Agents. Here's What Happened.
I replaced my marketing team with AI agents. here's what happened. six months ago, I made a decision that most people thought was reckless.
AI for CEOs
How I Use AI to Run a 7-Figure Business in 20 Hours a Week
how I use AI to run a 7-figure business in 20 hours a week most founders I know work 60-80 hours a week and still feel behind. I used to be one of them.
AI Implementation
Companies are spending $500 billion on AI this year. Most cannot tell you what it is returning.
Global AI spend is forecast at approximately $500 billion in 2026. 86% of businesses report their AI budgets will increase this year, according to PwC's AI...
AI Implementation
CIOs went from 11% full AI deployment to 42% in twelve months. What actually changed?
Something happened between 2025 and 2026 that most technology coverage missed. Enterprise AI went from experimentation to implementation. Not gradually.
AI Implementation
88% of enterprises are using AI. Barely 10% have made it work.
The number that gets cited in every boardroom deck right now is 88%. That is the share of enterprises deploying AI in some form, according to Deloitte's...
AI Implementation
67% of CEOs say AI agents are critical to compete. Here is what they are actually doing about it.
The C-suite conversation about AI agents shifted in 2026. It is no longer about whether to deploy them. It is about how fast.
AI for CEOs
33% of Americans Want to Start a Business This Year. Here Is What Is Actually Stopping Them.
One in three Americans says they want to start a business this year. Most will not. And it is not because of money.
AI Marketing
Your Website Is Invisible to 70% of Searchers
70% of searches end without a click. AI answers the question first. Here is how GEO works and why it favors individual experts over content farms.
AI for CEOs
Your Personal Brand Isn't a Profile. It's an Operating System.
Most creators are building display cases. They tweak the bio, obsess over the grid, redesign the highlight covers. Some hire a photographer.
AI Implementation
Why Most AI Automations Break in Week 2 (And How to Build Ones That Last)
Most automations break within two weeks of launch. After building dozens at AtheonX, here are the four reasons they fail and the five design principles that make them last.
AI Implementation
What 6 Months of Running AI Agents Taught Me About Management
After six months of running AI agents in real business operations at AtheonX and Funnel Duo Media, here are five management lessons I did not expect to learn.
AI in Practice
The Most Important Thing Jensen Huang Said at GTC Was Not About a Chip
Jensen Huang said AI agents will be in every part of every company. Everyone is calling it a productivity story. But for knowledge workers who built their identity around specific skills, it is really an identity crisis.
AI for CEOs
The Math on Newsletter Monetization Is More Compelling Than Anyone Admits
Beehiiv's 2026 data shows the median time to first newsletter revenue is 66 days - here's the full math and the three-lever model that makes it work.
AI Implementation
The Last Hire You Will Ever Make
A full AI stack costs $3,000 to $12,000 per year and replaces roles that would cost $200,000 to $300,000 in salary. Here is how to audit your business and make the switch.
AI for CEOs
The Follower Economy Is Dead. What's Actually Building Businesses in 2026.
Chasing followers in 2026 is like chasing MySpace friends in 2010. Here's what actually converts to revenue.
AI for CEOs
The Efficiency Paradox Most People Miss
Morgan Stanley surveyed 1,000 executives. Companies shrunk 4%, productivity up 11.5%. The efficiency paradox creates an asymmetric window for lean operators.
AI for CEOs
The $500 Billion Creator Economy Is Splitting in Two
The creator economy is worth $252 billion and growing to $500 billion by 2027. But inside that growth, two completely different types of creators are emerging. Here is how to tell which lane you are in.
AI for CEOs
The 5 AI Tools I Actually Use Every Day (And the 20 I Stopped Using)
After testing 20+ AI tools, only 5 earned a permanent place in my daily workflow. Here is my real stack for running AtheonX and Funnel Duo Media, and why the other 15 did not survive.
AI Implementation
SEA Founder Automation Checklist: 10 Things to Automate Before You Hire
I almost hired two people last year. I was overwhelmed. Content wasn't getting done. Research was piling up. My inbox felt like a second job.
AI for CEOs
Most Aspiring Founders Think It Costs $28,000 to Start a Business. The Real Number Is $12,000.
47% of Americans cite cost as the top reason they haven't started a business. The average they imagine: $28K. The actual median: $12K. Here's what that gap really means.
AI for CEOs
I Spent 3 Years Building a 'Perfect' Personal Brand. Then Imperfect Content Started Beating Me.
AI flooded every platform with perfect content. Now imperfect is the signal of trust. Here's what changed and how to use it.
AI Implementation
I Replaced My $5,000/Month VA With 3 AI Agents. Here's Exactly What They Do.
I used to pay around $4,500 a month for virtual assistants. Research. Content drafts. Scheduling. Inbox management.
AI Marketing
Gartner Says B2B Buyers Are Already Using AI. Is Your Personal Brand AI-Ready?
Gartner reported that B2B buyers increasingly prefer rep-free, AI-supported research. Personal brands now need machine-readable proof, not just polished positioning.
AI for CEOs
Beehiiv Just Sent 28 Billion Emails. The One-Person Media Company Is No Longer Theoretical.
Beehiiv reported 28 billion emails sent in 2025. For founders, the real signal is that owned audiences are becoming a practical one-person media asset.
AI in Practice
Anthropic Just Published the Data on Which Jobs AI Is Actually Eating. Here's What It Means for You.
Anthropic's March 2026 labor market study based on real Claude usage data reveals that AI disruption is less about mass layoffs and more about a hiring freeze closing the door on entry-level white-collar roles.
AI for CEOs
AI-Native vs AI-Adopter: Why the Gap Is Already Unbridgeable
Two founders. Same tools. One is outrunning his entire industry. One is frustrated that AI isn't doing anything for him. The difference isn't intelligence.
AI for CEOs
AI Made Your Knowledge Worthless. It Also Made It More Valuable Than Ever.
AI commoditized information delivery. The online course market is still hitting 400 billion. The knowledge economy is splitting in two. Here is how to pick the right side.
AI for CEOs
84% of US Businesses Have No Employees. That Is Not a Problem. It Is the Future.
29.8 million solopreneurs contributing $1.7 trillion to the US economy. 77% profitable in year one. Here is why the no-employee business model is winning and the 3 decisions that matter most.
AI Implementation
Why AI Agents Need an Org Chart
Most people are still in Phase 1. They open a chat window, ask a question, get an answer, close the tab. AI as a very fast search engine. Useful.
Conversion Design
The Complete Guide to Conversion Design: Why Pretty Pages Don't Convert (And What Does)
Conversion Design is the discipline of designing pages where every visual element serves a single goal: getting the visitor to take action. Learn Jackson Yew's methodology.
Conversion Design
What Is Conversion Architecture? The Framework Behind $100M+ in Client Revenue
Conversion Architecture is the systematic approach to designing funnels that convert. Learn the 5-phase framework Jackson Yew used to generate over $100M for clients like Frank Kern and Dan Lok.
Conversion Design
The PICASSO Framework: 7 Design Principles Behind Pages That Convert at 10%+
The PICASSO Framework is Jackson Yew's proprietary design system for building high-converting funnels. Learn the 7 principles: Palette, Images, Character, Action, Structure, Spacing, and Offer.
Notes
The Journey To USD9,000 For Interior Designer Turned Full-Time Funnel Builder
“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.” – Abraham Maslow Have you ever come to a point in your life where you feel like everything has gone stagnant and you’re stuck with this feeling that you are no longer growing or progressing in...
Notes
Getting Himself Out Of A Rut
Have you ever gone through a phrase in your life where you’re not sure what you actually want to do, which ends up with you not doing anything at all? Have you ever put a lot of thought, effort and money into something, only to find yourself doubting if this is all worth it? For...
Notes
Freelance Photographer, Now Agency Owner Earning Over USD10,000 In 2 Months
Have you ever had to choose between doing a job that you love and having a job that actually pays? If you choose your passion, you might end up going broke and won’t be able to pay the bills. If you choose the well-paying job, you won’t have the time and energy left to pursue...
Notes
5-Figure Side Hustle For Lecturer
“Small opportunities are often the beginnings of great enterprises.” – Demosthenes It’s not every day that we come across opportunities that bring us something that’s completely unexpected, but very much welcomed. Most of the time, these opportunities are something small and we’d never think that our lives are going to significantly change because of them.
Notes
Turning His Passion Into USD18,000 In Sales
Starting something new is often a struggle for most people, but learning the ropes and finding your way is part of the struggles that come with pushing yourself to something new. Just ask Wei-Lip Teo!
Notes
How This Dentist Made RM40,000 Through Her Side Hustle
“If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life”. Marc Anthony Many people can relate to this famous quote and strive to achieve what it envisions – to have a job that they actually enjoy doing and being able to comfortably sustain their lives at the same time. But as...
Notes
Retrenched Engineer To $10,000 Agency Business In 3 Months
I’m pretty sure that at any point of our working lives, we have these moments where we ponder. “Do I want a high paying job and be miserable…“ or “…earn less but love what I’m doing?“ You might ask, why do I have to choose? Why can’t I have both? Before you answer the question,
Work with me
Have a page that should be selling but isn't?
See the lanes I work in — direct response design, AI video, AI training — the proof behind each, and how to start a conversation.