Darren Builds

I build businesses and software. From brick and mortar to AI-powered systems.

The Builder Arc

I started coding at 11.
Computer science was always home.

Then I built Finley's Barbershop … an idea that became 18 years of building and refining a multi-location brand.

After leading its growth and transition, I returned to software … fully focused, at a time when AI is redefining what's possible.

Same builder. Different tools.

This might be the most exciting time to build.

“Different zones of thought produce different kinds of minds.”

— Inspired by A Fire Upon the Deep, Vernor Vinge

What I'm Building Now

Early Access

Instant, cited answers to handbook and HR policy questions.

Early Access

AI brand compliance checks for text and visual assets before publishing.

Early Access

Plan, schedule, approve, and measure social content in one workspace.

Beta

Multi-tenant support content APIs for blog, FAQ, and community.

How I Build