April 7, 2025. Reflections.

Yo, it’s been like two months since I last posted here. Time just slips away when you’re grinding hard, trying to build something out of nothing. Honestly, being a solo founder is a total rollercoaster.

I’ve been stuck in this “execution mode” lately, you know? That vibe where your hands are moving faster than your brain can process. It’s messy, it’s tiring, but somehow it’s also kinda exciting.

Switching from Abdi & Brothers to Seraphim hasn’t been easy. Pivoting a company isn’t just about tweaking a few things. It’s more like tearing down the whole vibe and rebuilding it while still keeping everything running.

Ever hear about that thought experiment with the ship? 

The one where you replace every part until nothing original is left, and you’re like, “Is it even the same ship anymore?” That’s what this feels like. 

Is this still the same company I started in my bedroom with that shaky little table? Gets me thinking, for real.

Lately, I’ve been geeking out over Adaptive Personalized Large Language Models for cognitive enhancement. Yeah, it’s a mouthful (i know). Basically, it’s AI that doesn’t just make you quicker but helps you roll with the punches when life gets chaotic.

From my observation most AI out there is like some perfect machine that only works when everything’s smooth. Toss it into a storm, and it’s toast. I’m trying to build something that can handle the mess and keep going. That’s where MIKE-AI comes in, my custom LLM. It’s sitting at about 35% done now, up from 20% last time I checked in (not stressing about it being flawless or anything). 

It’s not like the world ends if it’s not perfect, you know? It’s moving slow but steady, which is cool. What’s wild is how much it’s growing beyond what I planned. 

It started as this strategy tool, but now it’s almost like it gets me. 

Creepy, but dope.

Then like always there's a random thought I’ve been chewing on: Are we all too obsessed with making everything super polished and efficient? Everyone’s out there chasing faster, sleeker, better. But maybe the real move is building stuff with a little breathing room, some extra slack. 

I believe nature doesn’t freak out about being perfect. It just keeps going because it’s got variety. Maybe tech should take notes. Just something I’ve been mulling over tho.

Real talk, though? I’m kinda all over the place sometimes. Trying to juggle everything at Seraphim isn’t exactly smooth sailing. When inspiration hits, I’m like, “Forget the plan, I’m diving in,” even if it’s not what I was supposed to tackle today. That’s the solo founder life, tons of freedom to chase whatever’s sparking, but no one’s there to pull you back when you’re spiraling down some random rabbit hole. 

The craziest part? I’m not even stuck on getting stuff done anymore. My real struggle is figuring out what to focus on. Too many choices, not enough clarity. MIKE can’t pick my priorities for me (not yet, anyway).

I’ve been chatting with some awesome founders on LinkedIn lately, people who are tackling the same kind of stuff but in totally different ways. It’s mind-blowing how one problem can have so many angles. One of them straight-up asked me, “Why are you doing this from your bedroom in some random tier 3 city instead of Silicon Valley?” I just laughed and hit back with, “Innovation doesn’t care where you’re at, fam.” 

But, real talk, some days I wonder if I’m making this harder than it needs to be.

On a personal note, I’m trying to find some balance, but let’s be honest, anyone who knows me would crack up at that. I’m still that guy whose chair squeaks at 3 a.m. while I’m grinding away. 

Old habits, I guess.

I’m gonna try to post more updates here going forward. Not because I think I’m some big deal, but because spilling my thoughts like this helps me figure stuff out. 

It’s like that science thing where just watching something changes it, you know?

Big thanks to everyone who’s reached out while I’ve been off the grid. Having people vibe with what I’m building keeps me going, especially when the road gets blurry.

Alright, time to get back to it. The future’s not gonna build itself... (at least not yet).