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Who Actually Profits From AI in 2026
Big tech spends hundreds of billions on AI hardware while most AI companies lose money on the technology itself. Where the cash actually flows, what is failing, and the five-year plan for solopreneurs.

How to Change Model in Claude Code: /model, --model, Aliases
Learn to change and switch models in Claude Code with /model, --model, ANTHROPIC_MODEL, and aliases. Persist defaults and show gateway models in picker.

How to Add Custom Model Provider to Claude Code: 2026 Guide
Discover how to point Claude Code at custom providers — OpenRouter, DeepSeek, Kimi, Z.ai, Ollama, and LiteLLM. Complete working settings.json recipes inside.

Claude Code Environment Variables: Complete Reference
Learn every Claude Code env var for custom models: ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL, ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN, ANTHROPIC_CUSTOM_HEADERS, ANTHROPIC_MODEL, and settings.json.

On Finding Good Market — Build3 Lessons
Build3 Session 2 notes on why market beats idea — the surfing analogy, what a market really is, 3 market mistakes, and 6 lenses to find a good one.

On Sins, Stages, and Staying on Path — Build3 Lessons
Short notes from Build3 Session 1 with my take on each — the 4 startup sins, 5 stages, and why I am going solo first.

My Build3 Accelerator Experience
I got selected for the build3 Impact Accelerator (Cohort 10) and attended the in-person kickoff in Goa. Here is what it felt like to finally stop building alone.

Defining Ideal Client and Building a Consistent Profile
After weeks of building in public, I took a step back to define exactly who I want to reach and how to present myself consistently across every platform. Here is the refined ICP and complete profile setup.

How Social Media Platforms Actually Work in 2026
I researched how social platforms actually work in 2026 — what algorithms reward, what content formats perform, and how to build a sustainable system across X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Substack, and Reddit.