Terry
Threatt
Software engineer building AI companies
and documenting the path to financial freedom.
Eight years of engineering, two active ventures, and everything I'm learning — shared openly. No highlight reel.


8+
Years engineering
3
Projects active
3
Articles published
7
Experiments run
Active Projects
All projectsAI Operations Manager for MSPs
An AI-powered platform that automates IT operations for managed service providers — reducing ticket resolution time and operational overhead.
Toffee — Debt Tracking App
A mobile-first debt payoff app that makes visualizing and eliminating debt motivating — not stressful.
Startup Experiments Lab
A portfolio of micro-experiments — rapid validation of startup ideas before committing to a full build.
Writing
All articlesNovember 15, 2024
Why Vertical AI Is The Next SaaS Wave
Horizontal AI tools are powerful but generic. The next billion dollars will be made by AI built for specific industries — and engineers are perfectly positioned to build it.
October 20, 2024
Building Software While Working Full Time
The honest guide to starting a software business without quitting your job — systems, tradeoffs, and the mental model shifts that actually make it work.
September 10, 2024
The Engineer's Path To Financial Freedom
Software engineers have rare advantages in the wealth-building game — high income, equity, and the ability to create products. Here's how to use them intentionally.
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Occasional writing on building software companies, AI, and financial freedom. Nothing sent that isn't worth reading.