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My Life in AI
I haven't written anything here about artificial intelligence, even though I use it every day. My work life is entirely dependent on it now. Being without it would feel like doing my job with no internet.
The main tool for me is Claude Code. I run a tech company, and …
By:Ryan Buckley
On:Mon 29 December 2025
In:technology -
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The journey from rejecting venture capital to raising $5M for Shovels, building a big data business focused on the physical world and climate companies.
By:Ryan Buckley
On:Sun 29 June 2025
In:business -
Thoughts on building a brand
Brand as promise: why logos don't make companies, culture drives brand success, and why Shovels doesn't need a rebrand but better execution.
By:Ryan Buckley
On:Wed 25 December 2024
In:Business -
The process
My messy but organized fundraising process: evolving strategy, transparent team communication, and learning through real-time Discord documentation.
By:Ryan Buckley
On:Sun 29 September 2024
In:Business -
The vertical approach
Platform vs point solution strategy: why companies must become platforms first, then add vertical solutions, not the other way around for Shovels.
By:Ryan Buckley
On:Sun 01 September 2024
In:Business -
I'm down with ICP
Deep dive into ideal customer profile (ICP) development for Shovels, exploring the matrix of 'what' we offer versus 'who' we serve across multiple dimensions.
By:Ryan Buckley
On:Fri 05 July 2024
In:Business -
Doing it the slow way
Reflecting on progress building Shovels while teaching, choosing deliberate growth over rushing to find product-market fit.
By:Ryan Buckley
On:Tue 11 June 2024
In:Business -
What I want in 2024
Setting ambitious goals for 2024: growing Shovels to $10M ARR, enhancing teaching with case studies, deepening friendships, and maintaining peak fitness.
By:Ryan Buckley
On:Mon 01 January 2024
In:Personal
Tag: Shovels
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