WRITINGS

Clarity in Design, Chaos in Life

Career & Growth

The Longest January (and February) of My Life

I got laid off on January 6th with no warning. What followed was two months of rejection emails, unexpected momentum, and the most emotionally exhausting reinvention of my career.

March 4, 2026
Projects & Ventures

Introducing My Fractional Design Partner Service

I'm offering ongoing design support through a simple subscription model. Three tiers, flat monthly pricing, no contracts. Here's how it works and why I built it this way.

February 17, 2026
Projects & Ventures

Ailloy: Our First Open‑Source Product at Nimble Giant

Meet Ailloy — a lightweight, open‑source way to make AI‑assisted development more consistent, reliable, and genuinely useful.

February 15, 2026
Career & Growth

A Week That Felt Like a Month

A quick look back at a week packed with interviews, product work, and new opportunities. A lot happened, and it all pointed in the right direction.

February 13, 2026
Career & Growth

Collaboration Fuels Momentum

Reflecting on how collaboration with my co-founders has kept me resilient and creative during a challenging transition.

February 11, 2026
Career & Growth

Bootstrapping in Transition

Navigating the dual paths of building nimble giant while interviewing for full-time roles. It's not either/or—it's both/and. Finding clarity and momentum in the ambiguity of this season.

February 10, 2026
Career & Growth

Starting fresh at heydavidelliott.com

A personal update on closing one chapter and opening another: from being laid off at TestifySec to launching nimble giant with Kris and Georges, and shaping a path that blends strategy with design. This site, HeyDavidElliott.com, is where I’ll share the journey—job search, new venture, and lessons learned along the way.

February 9, 2026
Projects & Ventures

Building Momentum with Nimble Giant

A behind‑the‑scenes look at building nimble giant: from refining language and customer journeys to rolling up sleeves on technical foundations. What started as an idea after a layoff is now gaining real momentum—crafted with strategy, quality, and systems built to scale.

February 8, 2026