I'm a product leader who sometimes indulges in hands-on building. My best work is in the crossover between soulful tech, art, and play. This site is mainly for linking to personal projects.
Projects
Recent things I've built.
brandmint.ai
AI-powered brand generator
Takes a project description, generates possible brand names, checks domains for availability, scores each option for quality, loops in user feedback to get even more relevant options.
Earful
Home of the micro-podcast
A platform for discovering and sharing bite-sized podcast content, making audio content more accessible and engaging for busy listeners.
TypeSpark
Fire up a full-stack app and database with one command
A CLI tool that helps developers quickly bootstrap full-stack TypeScript applications with database integration and clean styling.
Pantheon
AI-powered philosophy chat
Chat with AI versions of history's greatest philosophers and thinkers, exploring deep questions and different perspectives.
Inni Bio
Gut microbiome testing
Prototype for tracking gut health over time, providing personalized insights through symptom analysis, biomarkers, and health dashboard.
Shutterstock AI
Multi-engine image generator for creative pros
I led the development of Shutterstock's AI image generation platform, combining multiple AI models into creative tools. Patent winning work.
Words
Some themes I've written on in long-form on my old blog, Magic Numbers (previously called Simulacrum):
Consulting
I have over 15 years of experience across technology, product, and leadership roles. This is my career arc:
- 2009
- Analyst
- 2014
- Product Manager
- 2022
- Product Leader
- 2024
- Startup CTO & Advisor
I partner with forward-thinking organizations to deliver transformative results in two key areas:
Early-Stage Startups
Comprehensive strategic guidance for startups navigating Ireland's dynamic technology and business ecosystem, helping founders make informed decisions at critical growth stages.
Enterprise AI Strategy
Empowering established organizations to embrace AI transformation, optimizing operations and unlocking new opportunities through strategic implementation of cutting-edge technologies.
Contact
Email me: lui@brandmint.ai