Mads Nissen — casual headshot, blue blazer

Work with me

Solo founder. AI builder. Executive advisor.

I run an AI operation with six Associates and build everything in public. Whether you need advisory, a peer, or a candidate — here's how we start.

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workWant my advice?

Executives and decision-makers navigating AI

I’ve spent 25 years delivering enterprise software and the last year running daily AI operations with six AI Associates. I don’t do strategy decks that sit in drawers. I show up with my full stack — and if something ships, it ships for real.

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groupsWant to collaborate?

Builders, creators, founders doing real work with AI

Everything here is built in public — the architecture, the decisions, the failures. If you’re doing similar work, I’d genuinely love to compare notes. The best ideas come from practitioners talking to each other.

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searchCould I be a fit for your role?

Recruiters and companies looking for senior AI leadership

For the right opportunity I’m open to join great teams and contribute. If you’re seeing a potential for me in delivering high-impact value over time with your stellar team, I’m listening.

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My story

My story

Twenty years of building, four surgeries that changed everything.

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What I build

What I build

Products with live status and real metrics.

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What I write about

What I write about

Series on AI ops, agents, and building in public.

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