Ideas & Insights

Ideas, engineering notes, and lessons from building applied intelligence in the domains that matter.

Why we build in domains, not verticals

Most AI companies chase market verticals. We chose to build in human domains: Wealth, Health, and Society. Here is why that distinction matters.

2/24/2026

Applied intelligence vs artificial intelligence: a practical distinction

Everyone talks about AI. We prefer to talk about applied intelligence. Here is why the distinction matters and what it means for how we build.

What systems thinking looks like in AI engineering

Systems thinking is one of our core engineering principles. Here is what it means in practice and how it shapes the platforms we build.

Building AI for financial clarity: the Wealth platform thesis

Financial intelligence should not be a privilege. Here is our thesis for building AI systems that bring clarity to how people understand and act on financial decisions.

The case for AI in preventative health

Healthcare is reactive by design. Intelligence systems can help shift the focus to prevention, personal agency, and long-term wellbeing.

Civic intelligence: why governance needs better systems

Democratic participation depends on informed citizens. Intelligence systems can make governance more transparent, accountable, and accessible.

1/20/2026

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