About
I'm Mark Szymanski.
I'm a 30-year-old entrepreneur, creator, and systems thinker from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I live with my wife Amanda in her childhood home that we renovated, along with our cat Minnie and our son Nolan.
I help business owners find where they're bleeding time and money, then build the systems to fix it. Websites, automations, AI workflows, and everything in between. I also create content about business, technology, and AI through YouTube, the Fueled By Progress podcast, courses, and community.
I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2018 with a B.S. in Information Science. I paid off my student loans in under a year. I've never worked a traditional job since leaving my last one in January 2020.
My content philosophy is simple: AI and modern technology are powerful, we can't hide from it, and we can't put it back in the bottle. I'm not the hype guy. I'm not the doomsday guy. I'm the realist in the middle.
Family portrait.
Quick Facts
A few things to know.
Lucky Husband
My wife Amanda is the most kind and caring woman I've ever met. She's been my best friend since 2016. We got married in October 2023.
Business Bro
I can't work for employers anymore. I value freedom and autonomy far too much. I've been fully self-employed since 2020.
Recreational Athlete
I play ball hockey multiple times a week and picked up golf in 2022. Both are essential for my mental health.
Funny Guy
I love comedies and use movie quotes and impersonations to make my friends laugh. Humor keeps me grounded.
Unlicensed Psychologist
I analyze human behavior and psychology with absolutely zero formal training. It's a lifelong fascination.
Clear Mind
I've never consumed alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, or any recreational drug. Always have, always will.
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