Welcome to Useful Now

This is a big leap for me. I've never really been one to post online or share things publicly. If you know me, you know I'm talkative and chatty, but sharing openly like this is new territory. This newsletter is essentially a way for me to think out loud—about the future, tools, and how to stay ahead of the wave.

After spending 15 years in finance, technology, and sales, I've become deeply fascinated by AI and more recently with coding, software development and mindset shifts. This newfound passion has opened doors to exploring and building in ways I never imagined.

Honestly, this first edition might only reach a handful of people—and yes, if you're reading this, you definitely know who you are. But I've written this specifically for you, and I genuinely hope you'll find it helpful.

If you know me well, you'll also know I've always loved sharing new discoveries—apps, tools, concepts, gadgets. Useful Now is simply an extension of that passion, shared with a slightly bigger audience.

What to expect

So, what exactly is this newsletter about? Instead of randomly texting you snippets here and there, this newsletter will provide a more thoughtful, structured way to share things I'm excited about. My guiding questions are:

• What tools, ideas, and mindsets do we need to thrive in the age of AI?

• How can we best prepare ourselves and future generations for a future that will undoubtedly look drastically different?

I’m optimistic about that future—but preparing now is essential. My goal is to share ideas and tools you can immediately use and find valuable.

Enough introductions—let's dive into three tools I've recently found incredibly useful: