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Why Being a Good Teammate Matters When You Lead2 min readNot the only reason leaders fail — but one of the most common ones I notice.Collecting Evidence4 min readYou change how you see yourself by collecting new evidence — through different decisions, not motivationThe Importance of Being Bored3 min readBoredom isn't something to escape — it's where creativity, reflection, and real growth startBe The Author Of Your Goals3 min readWhy useful skills only compound when they serve goals you have consciously chosenKnowing Things Is The New Superpower1 min readWhy breadth of knowledge matters more than ever in the AI eraSense of Urgency2 min readWhy creating and sharing a sense of urgency is non-negotiable in startups
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Things I make outside the main work.

AI Fusion Photography2026 — ongoingVisit the project An experimental photography vertical I coined—real photographs reimagined with generative AI to uncover creative worlds in the ordinary.
PromptWear2026 — ongoingVisit the project An AI-powered apparel platform that turns a text prompt into a one-time-printed t-shirt, hoodie, or tote bag — wearable design for everyone.
Ambavi2026 — ongoingVisit the project A macOS app that turns one question into a narrated audio episode — it researches the web, verifies the claims, and reads the answer back in two voices.
Hacktoberfest.ge2024 — ongoingVisit the project Co-organizer of Georgia's largest hackathon. The 2025 edition drew 1,000+ registrations and 450 builders across 130 teams at the Free University of Tbilisi.

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I'm Nika, a founder and engineer interested in what happens when ambitious ideas meet the daily work of making them real.

I build with AI, pay attention to what succeeds and what breaks, then write the lessons down while they are still honest. This is where I share the useful details, including the uncertain parts that polished case studies tend to leave out.

The essays are a working record of that process. The library holds the books and ideas that continue to shape it.

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