# From Business Guy to Solo Developer
After spending 10+ years in business development and marketing roles at various startups, I made the leap to becoming a solo developer. This transition wasn't traditional, and it wouldn't have been possible without modern AI tools.
The Business Background
My career started in the business side of tech companies. I worked in:
- Business Development - Building partnerships and revenue streams - Marketing - Digital marketing campaigns and growth strategies - Product Strategy - Working with engineering teams on product direction
- Sales - Enterprise and SMB customer acquisition
The Turning Point
In 2023, I realized that the traditional model of building teams and raising funding wasn't the only path anymore. AI tools like:
- Claude for code generation and architecture decisions - GitHub Copilot for faster development - ChatGPT for debugging and learning
- V0 for rapid UI prototyping
These tools democratized software development in a way that allowed someone with business experience to become technically proficient quickly.
The Solo Developer Philosophy
Being a solo developer means:
1. Full Ownership - Every decision, from technical architecture to business strategy 2. Rapid Iteration - No meetings, no approval processes, just build and ship 3. AI-First Approach - Leveraging AI for tasks that would traditionally require a team 4. Business-Minded Development
- Building features that actually matter to users
Current Projects
I'm now working on several projects:
- CryptoVideoReport.com - AI-powered crypto market analysis - Inbox2Invoice.com - Automated invoice processing
- This Blog - Sharing the journey and lessons learned
Lessons Learned
The biggest lesson? You don't need to be the best developer to build successful products. You need to:
- Understand your users - Ship quickly and iterate - Use the right tools for the job
- Focus on solving real problems
The combination of business experience and AI-assisted development is incredibly powerful for solo entrepreneurs.