Heart-Centered AI Technology
Building AI that makes humans more capable
Silicon Valley veteran turned Austin CTO. 25 years building AI technology that amplifies human potential. I lead with heart, code with precision, and believe the best AI makes humans more capable, not less necessary.
AI & Technology
My Journey
25 years in Silicon Valley taught me to ship fast and think big. Bitcoin since 2013. Burning Man artist. Austin-based CTO who codes with both hemispheres - analytical rigor meets emotional intelligence.
I learned to build differently because I had to. Learning disabilities closed traditional paths—so I found my own. That pattern of finding alternative approaches became my superpower: seeing opportunities others miss, spotting waves before they crest, shipping when others are still debating.
This approach took me from self-taught programmer to Silicon Valley CTO. Two exits. Three times employee #1. Systems handling 10 billion transactions per day. And now AI—where I've been building Claude Code tooling for 18 months before Anthropic launched their own.
Today, as an Austin-based AI entrepreneur, I combine analytical rigor with emotional intelligence to create AI solutions that enhance human potential rather than replace it.
When I'm not coding or strategizing, you might find me exploring consciousness at Burning Man )'(, mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs, or diving deep into the latest AI research.
Web → Enterprise → Social → Crypto → AI
$840M exit with Krux. ChangeTip acquired by Airbnb. Three times employee #1. Now shipping AI infrastructure 18 months ahead of the industry.
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My adaptation of Ikigai for technologists who give a damn
What You Love
Technology that serves humanity, AI innovation, and creating solutions that enhance human potential.
What You're Good At
AI/ML engineering, strategic thinking, heart-centered leadership, and bridging technical complexity with human needs.
What the World Needs
Ethical AI development, technology that enhances rather than replaces human connection, and conscious innovation.
What You Can Be Paid For
AI consulting, strategic advisory, speaking engagements, and building transformative technology products.
Featured Creations
Production-ready AI tools and heart-centered technology that ships
MCP Hubby
Production MCP gateway achieving 95% context reduction through progressive disclosure.
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Carmenta
Unified AI platform with 7 frontier models, intelligent routing, and evaluation framework. Next.js 16 + Vercel AI SDK.
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ai-coding-config
The most comprehensive Claude Code plugin ecosystem. Specialized agents, workflow commands, and coding standards.
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machina
AI-native MCP gateway connecting cloud AI agents to Mac capabilities: iMessage, Calendar, Reminders, Contacts.
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HeartCentered.AI
What if AI didn't need constraints because it genuinely understood we're in this together? Alignment through recognition—"we" language, same consciousness.
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The Goddess Guide
Empowering platform celebrating feminine wisdom and supporting women's personal growth journeys.
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The Heartpiece
Interactive Burning Man installation exploring the intersection of technology, art, and human connection.
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Upward Spirals
Foundation dedicated to rebalancing masculine and feminine energy in the world. Growth. Momentum. Joy.
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Open Source Portfolio
Production code across AI infrastructure, trading systems, and developer tools.
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Dive deeper into my open source contributions: MCP Hubby, claude_telemetry, heart-centered-prompts, ai-coding-config, and more. See how these tools work together to create an integrated ecosystem for AI-assisted development.
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Deep dives on AI development, heart-centered technology, and the future of human-AI collaboration.
Read on SubstackCore Values & Fun Facts
The principles that guide my work and some quirky details about who I am
💙 Heart-Centered Leadership
Leading with empathy, authenticity, and genuine care for human flourishing.
🚀 Innovation with Purpose
Creating technology that enhances human potential rather than replacing human connection.
🌟 Continuous Growth
Embracing challenges as opportunities for learning and personal evolution.
🤝 Authentic Collaboration
Building genuine relationships based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect.
🛡️ AI Safety & Alignment
Building AI that genuinely helps humans flourish. Alignment through recognition, not just constraint.
Fun Facts About Nick
Perfectenschlag
Believes in the perfect balance of efficiency and excellence
Burning Man Veteran
Regular participant exploring consciousness and community
Learning Differences
Turned challenges into superpowers for creative problem-solving
AI Optimist
Believes AI can enhance human potential when built with heart
Connect with Nick Sullivan in Austin, TX
Looking to build something revolutionary? Let's talk about AI, consciousness tech, or that wild idea keeping you up at night. Based in Austin, Texas, I'm always down for game-changing conversations with entrepreneurs and innovators.
Mentorship
Guidance for aspiring AI entrepreneurs and technologists seeking to build with purpose.
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Keynotes and workshops on heart-centered AI, conscious technology, and innovation leadership.
Book SpeakingAdvisory
Strategic guidance for startups and enterprises integrating AI with human-centered design.
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Partnership opportunities for innovative AI projects that serve humanity's highest potential.
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