Independent software builder
Product lab in orbit.
I build focused tools for real problems — shipped in public and tested honestly.
Current work
Live nodes in the system.
Available now
Athlete Log
A self-hosted training log for runners and cyclists — route maps, records, analytics, and AI analysis without subscriptions or cloud lock-in.
- Live
- Training
- Product
Agent ColdBrew
A macOS menu bar utility that keeps your Mac awake while AI agents run, and releases when they exit. Available for purchase in AppStore.
- macOS
- Utility
Open Slot
Email →Held open for the next problem that earns its place here. The bar is the same as everything else.
- Research
- Systems
- Market
Operating principles
Useful software only.
- Small products with sharp edges.
- Interfaces that make decisions obvious.
- Useful beats clever, every time.
About
Jake Nowak.
Software Engineer · Cracow, Poland 🇵🇱
AIReal issues, simple solutionsHybrid Athlete
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Caught me.
Still not skipping it. If you recognise this, we might be the same person.