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I share strategies for productivity, health, and solopreneurship

  • I was an Internal Medicine Physician (MD), Engineer (BME), and VC Investor (Pharma) but felt disconnected from mainstream advice on health, productivity, and money—so I started experimenting, sharing what worked and left medicine. My full story is here
  • Now I’m a YouTuber (500K+ subscribers), Author (SoloTuber), and Consultant (Life Sciences)
  • Part field notes, part project tracker, part library, part gear shed—this site is where I keep track of what I’m learning and using
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SoloTuber: The Simple Path to YouTube Success

Join thousands of SoloTubers who’ve built thriving channels, escaped the 9-5, and turned content into freedom—without hiring a team, buying expensive equipment, or quitting their job after reading my book SoloTuber.
  • The exact system I used to build a 6-figure YouTube business
  • How to create content that actually converts
  • The psychology behind viral content (without clickbait)

What I'm Building Now

Real time updates on my current projects and experiments
  • Phase 1: Learn Frontend + Basics (Started April 2025)
  • Phase 2: Learn Databases, Auth, and Payments
  • Phase 3: Build MVP, AI, Launch, Learn, Repeat
Phase 1
Working on:
  • Phase 1: Scale SoloTuber and Straight-A Student OS Funnel and grow audience on YT, X, and newsletter
  • Phase 2: Build and monetize 1st SaaS tool
  • Phase ∞: Invest 80% in safe compounders (index), 10% in angel moonshots, and 10% in Black Swan options
Phase 1
Working on:
  • Phase 1: Develop my “one thing” with a growth mindset and live in 3 dream locations in the next 5 years
  • Phase 2: Build a company with 2-3 friends + sell for >$100M
  • Phase ∞: Start a family (need to meet wifey…) and cultivate a close connection with friends, family and nature
Phase 1
Next:
  • Phase 1: Recover stronger from ACL surgery and get back to surfing by Summer 2026 
  • Phase 2: Gaining 10 lbs of lean mass with weekly: lifting (3x), yoga (2x), running (2x), sauna (6x)
  • Phase ∞: Cultivate a stoic and present mindset with meditation, reading, journaling, and honesty
Phase 1
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