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Fun Fact: I Built the Custom CMS Powering This Website

Pugmill is an open source CMS I built on Next.js 15, PostgreSQL, and TypeScript, with native answer engine optimization and an MCP server plugin.

Web DevelopmentMay 11, 2026

How to Align Workforces for AI Adoption Without Triggering Shadow-AI

Shadow-AI grows when sanctioned channels are harder than personal workarounds. Six tactics for matching ease-of-use while keeping governance intact.

AI AdoptionMay 9, 2026

Avoid California’s Misclassification Trap: How to Hire Fractional Executives

California's 2025 Iloff ruling ended the good-faith defense for misclassified workers. Here are three paths founders can take to hire fractional executives safely.

Legal & ComplianceMay 4, 2026

Calling the Agency Bluff: How California’s AB 692 Killed the "No-Hire" Penalty

California's AB 692 voids the "stay-or-pay" clauses agencies use to lock in engineers. Here's why their six-figure demand letters are running on dated case law.

Vendor ManagementMay 4, 2026

The Founder’s Guide to Agency Contracts: Red Flags, California Law, and Avoiding Vendor Lock-in

Agency contracts often hide IP traps and no-hire penalties designed to lock founders in. Here's how to spot the red flags and push back.

Business StrategyMay 3, 2026

The AI Arbitrage Trap: Why Startup Founders Are Abandoning Hourly Agencies

AI cuts development time 30-45%, but hourly agencies pad estimates to capture the margin. Founders are shifting budgets to fractional partners with fixed scope.

Business StrategyMay 3, 2026

Crossing the Line: When a Startup MVP Triggers Cloud Compliance

Adding user profiles or sensitive features to an MVP can trigger HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, or COPPA oversight, reshaping cloud architecture requirements before launch.

Business Strategy Technical StrategyMay 3, 2026

AEO Pugmill: A 3-Prong Startup

A three part startup that provides advanced AI-native publishing features, answer engine optimization, and builds a unique dataset.

My VentureMay 1, 2026

Developers' Guide: Configuring AWS Infrastructure for Regulated Data Workloads

Mapping HIPAA and GLBA requirements to AWS services, from WAF perimeters and VPC segmentation to KMS rotation, Bedrock Guardrails, and S3 Object Lock audit trails.

Technical StrategyApril 29, 2026

Startup Founders' Guide: Guidelines for GLBA-Compliant AI Cloud Architecture in Financial Services

Building AI-driven FinTech requires GLBA-compliant architecture from day one. Here's how to structure cloud infrastructure that satisfies SEC oversight without rewriting later.

Regulatory ComplianceApril 29, 2026