Founding Software Engineer at MeritFirst

Hi, I’m Brett, a software engineer and entrepreneur based in Austin, Texas. I work on the team at MeritFirst, where we are rethinking how companies discover exceptional talent and building software that makes hiring simpler.

Building an Early-Stage Software Product

Reflections on shipping zero-to-one with speed: inspiration sources, MVP craft, AI coding tools, Vercel v0 prototyping, and feedback loops.

Lessons from the Startup Trenches

Practical insights from my startup journey on building effective teams, optimizing workflows, navigating technical decisions, and creating a culture of experimentation and innovation.

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