Ryan McDonald.
I'm a 2x dad, indie developer, and operator who has started, bought, sold, closed, and run more businesses than I can keep track of. I build things and write about what I learn. I'm always working on something.
Projects
My work has contributed to
Starbucks Stripe Sonos Blast Fantastical
in Huntington Beach, CA
Now
Building AI tools for content creators. Advising a handful of founders. Writing weekly about technology, business, and building in public. Also into 3D printing and my kids' sports.
Writings
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The Orchestrator and the Dev: Using Claude Cowork and Claude Code Together New
Mar 2026 Why I Built Openmark: A Markdown Editor for the AI Era
Mar 2026 How Claude Code Changes What It Means to Be an Entrepreneur
Jan 2026 The Future of AI for Business Isn't About Replacement
Apr 2025 Where Paid Online Communities Are Actually Growing
Feb 2025 Launch a Subscription Business Without Building a Website
Jan 2025