About Ken Nangle

30 years building business systems.
Built for what's next.

I've spent three decades helping small and medium businesses see what's actually happening in their numbers. The tools have changed dramatically — the goal hasn't.

Background

Strategy first. Technology second.

Most technology consultants lead with tools. I lead with the business problem. After 30+ years working with small and medium businesses across industries — including running a 55-person IT consulting firm — I've learned that the software is never the hard part. Knowing what you actually need it to tell you is.

That perspective is why every engagement starts with a Visibility Snapshot, not a project scope. Before anything gets built, I want to understand your business model, where the money's actually moving, and what decision you're trying to make better. The technology serves that — not the other way around.

Today, AI-directed development means I can build in days what used to take months. That's a real shift for small and medium businesses who couldn't previously justify the cost of custom systems. I build here in Sonoma County, for businesses like yours.

"The software is never the hard part. Knowing what you actually need it to tell you is."
Ken Nangle, Ken Nangle Consulting LLC
Experience
30+ Years
Location
Sonoma County
Specialty
Visibility Systems
Method
Vibe Development
The Method

What is Vibe Development — and why does it matter for you?

Vibe Development means directing AI to write the code, rather than writing it manually. It's not a shortcut — it's a fundamental change in how fast and affordably custom systems can be built. It's also the only reason this kind of work makes financial sense for a $1M to $10M business at all.

What it used to cost you

$150–$200/hr developer rates
A custom dashboard could easily run $40,000–$80,000 before you saw a working version.
3–6 month timelines
By the time the system shipped, your business needs had often changed — and you'd already paid.
No room to start small
At those costs, most owners had to commit to the full system upfront — or settle for off-the-shelf tools that didn't fit.

What Vibe Development changes

Working systems in days or weeks
AI-directed development compresses build time dramatically — you see something live and useful fast.
Costs that fit real budgets
Custom systems are no longer exclusive to enterprise. A $1M–$10M business can now afford what only Fortune 500s could before.
Start with one blind spot
Because builds are fast, you don't have to commit to everything upfront. Solve the most painful problem first. Extend when it pays off.
How I Work

Four things that guide every engagement

Business first

Every technical decision is made in service of a specific business outcome. I don't build technology for its own sake.

One problem at a time

We solve the highest-leverage blind spot first. It protects your budget, proves the value, and earns the right to do more.

Plain language

No jargon, no unnecessary complexity. You'll always know exactly what's being built, why, and what to expect.

Local presence

I'm available for in-person meetings in Sonoma County. Some conversations are better face-to-face.

Let's see what you can't see right now.

A 20-minute Visibility Snapshot is free and direct. We identify the three blind spots costing you the most — and you decide what to do about it.