Building Lifestyle Software in Unsexy Industries: Lessons from a Decade in Waste Management
A technical founder's guide to escaping the startup treadmill and building profitable, sustainable software businesses in overlooked industries.
Thoughts on building practical software solutions for the waste industry, drawn from nearly 20 years of operations and engineering experience.
A technical founder's guide to escaping the startup treadmill and building profitable, sustainable software businesses in overlooked industries.
Every waste hauler knows the frustration: phone rings, customer calls, and CSRs scramble through systems looking for the right account. HaulerPhone eliminates customer lookup delays with instant caller recognition and AI-powered call transcripts.
HaulerPhone gives waste hauler customer service reps instant caller context and account information for $49/month. Simple dashboard that integrates with existing systems - launching September 2025.
The revolution isn't coming - it's here. Three days ago, Weighven was just an idea. Today, it's running live on desktop, tablet, and phone, ready to transform how scale house operators move trucks through the gate.
After nearly two decades in the waste industry, I'm embarking on a new chapter with Edison Code. This isn't about going solo. It's an invitation to collaborate and build solutions that address real challenges in waste management.