Writings of a Tech Leader, Husband, and Dad

I’m Jonathan, the CTO of Loyal, with over two decades of experience in software development for startups. This space is where I share my experiences, insights, and opinions—both popular and unconventional.

My ramblings will be on mobile and web applications, startup launches, favorite books, user acquisition, user experience, (maybe parenting) and most importantly, driving revenue.

Fractional CTO Guide: Scaling Teams with Personality Assessments

Scaling engineering teams demands people skills. I compare the curriculum from the Strengths Deployment Inventory (SDI) with Primal Questions to help you understand which one is right for your team. As a Fractional CTO, I use these to scale teams and drive growth.

How Early-Stage Founders Can Prototype Web and Mobile Apps Successfully

As an early-stage founder, you’re brimming with ideas and eager to bring your vision to life through a web or mobile app. Prototyping is your first step toward validating your concept, but it’s easy to fall into traps that waste time, money, and momentum.

Our Experience with Cellular Performance Institute in Tijuana

My wife has an impressive list of marathon and Ironman finishes. She's strong, fast, and loves pushing herself. For the past few years, she had issues with her hips. Finally, late last year, she sought help from a physical therapist and was then referred to get an MRI. We discovered...

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