Hi, I'm Chris.
I’m a four time founder with 25 years in tech leadership:
- I co-founded Cherrypick, a VC-backed AI startup in food retail.
- I bootstrapped a software agency to $1M ARR as CEO, hiring a team of 12. The company became internationally known for great software practices.
- I scaled Gower Street, a film data analytics company, as CTO from a handful of people to over 50 staff.
- I have shipped two LLM-based AI systems to production, complete with evals.
I write a weekly newsletter on building insanely fast with AI, and I help 1-2 founders a month to get their tech and AI on track.
“Fantastic at building self-sufficient teams and giving them what they need.” – Tadas T
“If you’re looking for someone to help build a great team, or you need someone experienced to help develop a sound tech strategy, I would thoroughly recommend Chris.” – Roisi P
“Chris has clearly learned a lot about the world of being a delivery-focused CTO” – Ian O
Recent articles
Introducing Kaijo: AI functions that just work
For months, I have wrestled with a problem that has consumed my thoughts and challenged everything I know about software development.
This week I wrote about building the future with AI agents. One of the key areas for me is moving beyond prompt engineering to something more reliable.
I have spent decades learning how to craft reliable software. Now I want to bring that reliability to AI development.
Today I am ready to share what I have been building in the background.
It started with a game. It ended with something that could change how we build AI applications forever.
Read moreBuilding the Future
Something has been on my mind for months. The rapid evolution of AI agents has opened up possibilities I cannot ignore.
We are witnessing the emergence of semi autonomous agents that will fundamentally reshape how we work and communicate. The opportunities in this space are extraordinary. I am diving deeper into this world of AI agent development and product creation.
My newsletter is evolving. Instead of dispensing tips from a position of authority, I invite you on a journey of discovery. I will document my experiences building with AI, how to apply my tech experience in a new world, and navigating the inevitable struggles and setbacks.
Read on for several key areas I am exploring.
Read moreThe Reality of AI Power Usage
AI power usage generates significant controversy. Headlines paint it as an environmental catastrophe waiting to happen. The reality proves more nuanced and potentially more optimistic than these dire warnings suggest.
A ChatGPT query uses 10 times more energy than a Google search. This sounds alarming until one realises it equates to running your hairdryer for six seconds. The entire data centre industry, including all AI operations, accounts for just 1.5% of global electricity consumption.
Here is a rundown of the more pressing issues with AI power usage.
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