Tim Lockie's Blog

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Buy outcomes, not software! How a nonprofit flipped a crisis into proof of culture

Tim Lockie: May 28, 2026 11:50:08 AM

What happens when a vendor relationship is built on rhythms, trust, and behavior—not features and billable hours When Furniture Bank's payment...

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The Intent Test: Are You Using AI to Improve, or to Win?

Tim Lockie: May 8, 2026 12:06:19 PM

The intent test is simple: before you use AI on a conflict, ask yourself whether you're trying to respond or trying to win. That single question...

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Stop calling it 'AI adoption'—it's culture capacity

Tim Lockie: Apr 29, 2026 7:20:23 AM

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How Dana Snyder Built A $100k App In 5 Months

Tim Lockie: Feb 24, 2026 1:37:44 PM

Dana Snyder had never committed a Git in her life when we started working together in September 2025. Tomorrow she is shipping a full-stack app that...

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Success With A Side Of Software

Tim Lockie: Feb 22, 2026 10:22:00 PM

The sector doesn't need better fundraising software. It needs more successful fundraisers. AI will create both. And an early example is Practivated.