Indie startups and the shit I learn in therapy

Updated January 8, 2025

Right now my main focus is building MetaMonster - the SEO spider software that finds and fixes issues for you (imagine if ScreamingFrog had a "fix it now" button).

My other product ChartJuice is currently on the back burner but I have plans to do some more work on it... eventually.

To pay the bills I do product consulting for clients. Most of the work I do is running product design projects with early-stage cybersecurity startups through my friend's agency Miscreants. But I'm also interested in working with small teams to conduct user research and/or define product process.

I try to write at least one blog post a month here about what I'm learning from both my own work and my consulting work. I send it out along with several other recommended reads in a monthly newsletter that I call Founder Tonic.

On the personal side, I'm still in Detroit, MI and love it! In my free time I mentor a high school robotics team, make cocktails, and spend time with my partner and our two cats.

One of my big goals for this year is to spend more time backpacking. In 2023 I fulfilled a lifelong dream of walking the Camino de Santiago and in 2024 I did a week-long hike with my Dad on the Foothills Trail in SC. This year I'm aiming to do at least 5 weekend trips (or longer).

You’ve successfully subscribed to Andrew Askins
Welcome back! You’ve successfully signed in.
Great! You’ve successfully signed up.
Your link has expired
Success! Check your email for magic link to sign-in.