About Ken Nangle

30 Years of Business.
Built for What's Next.

I've spent three decades helping small and medium businesses implement technology that actually moves the needle. 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 businesses across industries — including running a 55-person IT consulting firm — I've learned that the software is never the hard part. Understanding what you actually need it to do is.

That perspective is what I bring to every MVP engagement. Before I write a line of code, I want to understand your business model, your bottlenecks, and the specific outcome you're trying to achieve. The technology serves that — not the other way around.

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

"The software is never the hard part. Understanding what you actually need it to do is."
Ken Nangle, Ken Nangle Consulting LLC
Experience
30+ Years
Location
Sonoma County
Specialty
MVP Builds
Method
Vibe Coding
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 software can be built.

What it used to cost you

$150–$200/hr developer rates
A simple custom tool could easily run $20,000–$50,000 before you saw a working version.
3–6 month timelines
By the time the software shipped, your business needs had often changed — and you'd already paid.
No room to experiment
At those costs, most small businesses couldn't afford to test ideas — they had to get it right the first time.

What vibe development changes

Working MVPs in days or weeks
AI-directed development compresses build time dramatically — you see something real and testable fast.
Costs that fit small business budgets
Custom software is no longer exclusive to companies with enterprise budgets. MVPs can be built affordably.
Real iteration based on real feedback
Because builds are fast, you can afford to test, learn, and change direction without losing your investment.
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.

MVP before scale

Prove the concept with real users before investing in the full build. It protects your budget and your time.

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 talk about your idea.

A 30-minute discovery call is free, focused, and will tell you exactly whether your concept is buildable and what it would take.